Travis Tyler
Senior Pastor
Travis Tyler has served as Senior Pastor of Grace Baptist Church since October 2013. His passion for ministry centers on faithfully preaching God's Word, shepherding God's people, and seeing lives transformed through the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Called to preach during his freshman year of college, Travis has devoted more than 25 years to helping people know Christ and grow in their faith. His preaching emphasizes careful, verse-by-verse exposition of Scripture with clear application to everyday life.
An author and founder of Faithfully Entrusted Press, Travis writes biblical resources for ordinary believers. His philosophy remains simple: "I write for the pew, not the ivory tower."
Travis and his wife, Becki, have three children. When he isn't preaching, writing, or spending time with his family, you'll likely find him fishing or cheering for the Tennessee Volunteers.
"My greatest joy comes from seeing God's grace transform lives through the faithful ministry of His Word."
Pastor Travis
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Called to preach during his freshman year of college, Travis has devoted more than 25 years to helping people know Christ and grow in their faith. His preaching emphasizes careful, verse-by-verse exposition of Scripture with clear application to everyday life.
An author and founder of Faithfully Entrusted Press, Travis writes biblical resources for ordinary believers. His philosophy remains simple: "I write for the pew, not the ivory tower."
Travis and his wife, Becki, have three children. When he isn't preaching, writing, or spending time with his family, you'll likely find him fishing or cheering for the Tennessee Volunteers.
"My greatest joy comes from seeing God's grace transform lives through the faithful ministry of His Word."
Pastor Travis
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constance ferguson
church secretary
Constance has been the Church Secretary since June 2019. She graduated from ETSU in May 2007 with a BS in Communications. Prior to working at GBC, her professional career revolved around marketing and recruitment.
Constance is married to Phillip and they have a little boy named Samuel. They have been at Grace Baptist Church since November 2013 and became members of GBC in October 2015.
Constance is married to Phillip and they have a little boy named Samuel. They have been at Grace Baptist Church since November 2013 and became members of GBC in October 2015.
jackie slagle
financial secretary
Jackie was born and raised in Carter County. She is a graduate of Elizabethton High School and East Tennessee State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Office Management.
She married Charlie in 1985, and they have a wonderful daughter Ashton and a fury daughter named Daisy. They all are members of Valley Forge Christian Church, where she is the Church Secretary. Her husband, Charlie serves on the board as an Elder.
She started working at Grace Baptist in the fall of 1994(a long time ago) as the Wednesday Night Cook, which she still does at the present time. She started working as Financial Secretary here in the fall of 2012. Jackie’s hobbies include crafts, sewing, and crocheting. She is a member of Stitched in Grace.
She married Charlie in 1985, and they have a wonderful daughter Ashton and a fury daughter named Daisy. They all are members of Valley Forge Christian Church, where she is the Church Secretary. Her husband, Charlie serves on the board as an Elder.
She started working at Grace Baptist in the fall of 1994(a long time ago) as the Wednesday Night Cook, which she still does at the present time. She started working as Financial Secretary here in the fall of 2012. Jackie’s hobbies include crafts, sewing, and crocheting. She is a member of Stitched in Grace.
laura seagroves
music ministry coordinator
Laura Seagroves started as Music Ministry Coordinator at Grace Baptist Church in 2019. She leads the Sanctuary Choir during the 10:30am service.
michael birkner
Praise team worship leader
Michael Birkner leads the Praise Team during the 10:30am service.