About
Grace

Lead Pastor

Jeff has been Grace Fellowship’s Lead Pastor since 2016. He holds an Advanced M. Div. in Apologetics from Southwestern Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. in Apologetics from Liberty University. Jeff has taught graduate and undergraduate courses in philosophy, apologetics, and theology. His passions are expository preaching, evangelism, missions, and equipping people to defend their faith. Jeff enjoys the outdoors and is a Dallas Cowboys fan. He and his wife Jenn have four sons. Jeff is also the author of Persuasive Apologetics: The Art of Handling Tough Questions without Pushing People Away.

Executive Pastor

Tim joined the Grace Fellowship team in 2018.  He holds a B.A. in Theology from the Baptist College of Florida and an M.A. in Religion from Liberty University. He is passionate about building healthy teams and getting people plugged into areas of their God-given talents.  Tim and his wife Emily have two little girls. In his spare time, Tim enjoys photography, videography, guitar, and golf.

Connections Pastor

Tony is a native of South Florida. He holds a B.A. in Biblical Studies from Palm Beach Atlantic University and an M.Div. from Liberty University. He is passionate about reaching those far from Christ and training leaders to make disciples. He has been married to his wonderful wife, MJ, since 2009 and love reading, coffee, long drives, and eating good food!

Worship Pastor

Born and raised in GA, Lorenzo holds a B.S. in Worship and Music Ministry and an M.A. in Christian Ministries from Liberty University. He traveled for four years with the Sounds of Liberty, LU’s premier music ministry team, ministering in some of the largest churches and Christian events in the country. Lorenzo has a passion for worship and for all people to experience the life-changing power of Jesus Christ. Lorenzo enjoys spending time with his wife Audrey and four children, playing pick-up basketball and football, cheering on the LU Flames, Georgia Dawgs (or any Atlanta sports team!), and listening to a good audiobook or podcast.

Grace Student Pastor

Josh has served as a pastor of students, college, and small groups, as well as Spiritual Life Director at two large Christian schools. He holds a B.S. in Educational Leadership from Wright State University, Master in Ministry from Cedarville University, a Doctor of Ministry from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary as well as a Master of Education Administration from Columbia International University. Josh also played college D-1 basketball. He has a passion for evangelism and discipleship by instilling a biblical worldview in students. Josh is married to his wife Jill, who serves in our Worship Team, and has two wonderful kids.

Grace Kids Pastor

Briton Novakoski joined Grace Fellowship's Team as a Children's Pastor in 2022. Briton holds a B.A. in Biblical Studies and Youth Ministry from Liberty University. He has served our local community in a Foster Care Organization for the past ten years. Briton enjoys soccer, movies, and traveling, but most of all, he loves spending time with his wife and three children.

Pastoral Care

Growing up in TX, but proud to be a Floridian for over 20 years now, Frank felt God’s call to be a pastor at age 9.  Frank is a graduate of Dallas Baptist University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. In 2006, Frank began serving at GF in the area of Pastoral Care.  He loves all kinds of people-focused ministries and especially enjoys ministering to Senior Adults through concerts and lunches, day trips, nursing home ministry groups, hospital visitation, and most importantly prayer meetings.

Associate Teaching Pastor

Larry, a native Ohio Buckeye, is a veteran pastor and Bible teacher. He serves Grace as Associate Teaching Pastor. He holds a B.A. in Religious Education from Cumberland College, an M.A. from Luther Rice Seminary, and a Doctor of Christian Education degree from Southwest Bible College and Seminary. He enjoys sports, reading, writing, bookstores, walking on the beach, and traveling with Ethel, his wife of 38 years. Larry and Ethel have three grown kids and five grandkids.

Grace en Español Pastor
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Willie holds a degree in Economics and Administration from INCAE in Latin America, and has served in roles as a business administrator, financial advisor, and university professor. He has been following Christ for over forty years and has a passion for church planting. Willie is married to Ruth, has 3 daughters, and is currently the grandfather of 3 grandchildren.

Eglise Baptiste Par La Foi Pastor

Pastor Calvaire is not only our Eglise Baptiste Par La Foi Pastor, but also broadcasts in radio, which he loves very much. His goal is to reach 1000 members and further extend the reach of the Gospel. Pastor Calvaire is married to Evane and they have 6 children and 9 grandchildren. 

Interim Head of School

Dean Hendricks serves as the Interim Head of School at Berean Christian School, where he provides leadership in advancing the school's mission of partnering with parents and Grace Fellowship of West Palm Beach to develop students academically, spiritually, and personally. A proud Berean alumnus, Dean has served the school in multiple roles, including 5th and 6th Grade History Teacher, Athletic Director, and Secondary Principal. His passion for Christian education is rooted in a desire to help students walk with Christ, pursue excellence, and discover their God-given purpose. Dean and his wife are active members of Grace Fellowship of West Palm Beach and are grateful to be raising a family grounded in faith and committed to following Christ.

Accounts Payable

Haica holds a degree in Accounting from the Catholic University Andres Bello in Latin America and has served as a financial auditor, treasurer, and accounting manager in different organizations. She has been a follower of Christ for over twenty years, is happily married, and has two children. Haica feels very blessed to be able to use her gifts at Grace and Berean.  

Audio / Visual Tech

A native of West Palm Beach, Greg is the seventh of eight kids and a graduate of Cardinal Newman High School. Greg visited GF in 1991 with his wife, Marsha, whose parents were members of GF, and Greg accepted Christ in 1992. He sang in the choir for eight years and then began serving in GF’s A/V department. Greg retired after 34 years with the Postal Service where he maintained the delivery truck fleet. Greg enjoys his ministry as a member of GF’s A/V Department and is always amazed at God’s perfect timing for everything.

Grace Kids Nursery Coordinator

She was born in Brazil, where she earned a Bachelor of Science of Education. In 1993 she answered God’s calling and moved to the United States; shortly after that, she met the love of her life, Lewis, and God blessed them with two exceptional children. Both are BCS alumni.She has been working at Berean Christian Preschool since 2006. She feels very blessed for the opportunity to help children grow spiritually, socially, emotionally, and academically. She loves to enjoy God’s creation sunrises, sunsets, and long walks at the beach.

Music Director

Melissa was born and raised in West Palm Beach, FL, and has been a member at Grace since 2015. She is currently pursuing a degree at Palm Beach Atlantic University, loves spending time with her family, and is so grateful to be able to use music to worship and glorify God.

Director of Finance

Mickie is a native Floridian. She was with her previous company for 17 years doing accounting before joining GF/BCS in Human Resources in 2011.   Mickie has a “can do” attitude. Her passion is for saving money for GF/BCS, as well as coming up with creative ways to fundraise for the school.  She has been married to her husband Leon since 1997, and they have a daughter, Nichole. In her spare time, she can be found in different bowling centers watching her daughter bowl in tournaments, leagues, and practices.

Online Pastoral Support

Dave has been attending Grace Fellowship since 1995 and was ordained to the ministry in 2001. He has served as an Elder and served in several staff positions from 2003-2019. He also coached baseball at Berean Christian School for 15 years. Dave returned to Grace in September 2020 and is serving part-time with Pastoral Care at our Grace Online Campus and as interim Student Ministries Director. He attended St. Pete State College and Luther Rice Seminary (nondegree). Dave is married to Luisel and has 5 children and 12 grandchildren.

Database Administrator & Executive Assistant to Pastor Jeff

Anel was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, and moved to Florida at the age of seven. She graduated from Berean Christian School in 2007 and later earned a B.A. in Business Management at Palm Beach State. She joined the Grace Fellowship team in 2016 and loves to serve. She also enjoys traveling and exploring the natural world.

Executive Assistant to Pastor Tim Flowers

Haley joined the Grace Fellowship team in 2023. Haley is from Elk City, Oklahoma, and is very thankful to live in the sunshine state. She earned her B.A. in Christian Ministry from Mid-America Christian University. Haley and her husband, Bo, lead a young adult class on Sunday mornings. She loves to serve, smile, and take the Gospel all over the world. In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing pickleball, and spending time with friends.

IT Director

Ken joined the Grace Fellowship team in 2022. He holds a B.A. in IT from UCL London, UK, and A.A. in Information Technology from Indian River State College. Ken and his wife Florence have two teenage girls and one preteen boy. In his spare time, Ken loves reading, swimming, and especially enjoys family golf time.

Communications Director

Raised in a ministry-focused environment, Claudia developed a deep passion for intentional living and sharing hope with others. She serves as the Communications Director, using her creativity and God-given gifts to support the mission and vision of Grace Fellowship, A Church For All Nations. Claudia is dedicated to serving with excellence and bringing glory to God through her work. She enjoys to serve alongside her family.

Women's Ministry Director

Rachael grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, and earned her B.A. in Communication from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She met her husband Edward, a South Florida native, during college. She moved to South Florida in 2002, and they married in 2004. Together, Rachael and Ed share three sons. Rachael has been dedicated to serving in women's ministry since 2017 and joined the Grace Fellowship team as the Women's Ministry Director in 2024. She is passionate about seeing women's lives transformed by the grace and love of Jesus Christ.

Young Adult Director

Bo was born and raised in Clinton, Oklahoma, and graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State University with a degree in Business Management. In 2021, he and his wife, Haley, moved to Florida, and he joined the team in 2024. He is passionate about helping young adults engage with Scripture and discover a community where they truly belong. In his free time, Bo enjoys watching football, playing golf, and competing in pickleball.

Facilities Director

Lázaro Mesa is the Facilities Director at Grace Fellowship and Berean Christian School. He has been married for over 25 years and is the father of two children. He oversees the management and improvement of the school’s infrastructure, ensuring safety and efficiency. He enjoys fishing and spending time with his family in his free time.

Brendan Modlin has been part of Grace Fellowship since he was 10 years old. Now 19, he’s training to become a firefighter and is passionate about serving both his church and community. Homeschooled alongside his seven siblings, Brendan developed a strong love for faith, family, and helping others. He enjoys playing basketball, volunteering, and encouraging people in their walk with God.

Groups Director

Chris joined the Grace Fellowship team in 2024, having previously served on a church staff in Orlando for ten years. He was raised in Palm Beach County and graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic University in 2002 with a B.A. in Theatre and in 2015 with an M.S. in Organizational Leadership. He is passionate about seeing people grow in their relationship with God and get connected in the church. In his free time, you can find him working out at his local CrossFit gym, drinking coffee somewhere, and spending time with family and friends.

Receptionist

Cori-Antoinette has lived in three countries including Dubai, Jamaica, and now the United States, which have shaped her love for people, culture, and community. She is passionate about discipleship within her generation and encouraging meaningful, lifelong friendships that extend beyond church walls. Outside of work, she enjoys warm weather, quality time with friends, and discovering new favorite things along the way.

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