About Us
OUR TEAM
Grace Fellowship Church is more than the staff and leadership shown here. Many volunteers serve each month and help make our church a place where people can truly experience Christ’s love.
Pastor Phil Taylor (Lead Pastor)
Pastor Phil Taylor
(Lead Pastor)
Phil is the lead pastor at GFC. A 1995 graduate of Elim Bible Institute in Lima, NY, he moved to Titusville in 1996. In 1997, Phil was ordained by Grace Fellowship Church and set in as the Youth Pastor. Pastor Phil has served in various roles at GFC, including as the worship leader for many years. In 2006 he was set in as the Lead Pastor at GFC and in 2011 was ordained through Elim Fellowship in Lima, NY. In 2023, Phil earned his Masters of Divinity from Regent University. Pastor Phil has a passion for truth and a desire to see many people come to Christ. His teachings are straight from Scripture, using humor and life stories to enhance his messages. Phil has been married to Alexa since 1997, and they have two beautiful young adult daughters, Eve and Sophia.
Pastor Jeff Barnett (Associate Pastor)
Pastor Jeff Barnett
(Associate Pastor)
Pastor Jeff served as the lead pastor of Grace Fellowship from 2000 to 2006, after which he and his wife, Cindy, returned to their home state of Indiana to pastor. Over the years, Pastor Jeff continued to offer support and guidance to Pastor Phil and to GFC, returning to speak and encourage the congregation here. In 2022, accepting the open invitation to return to Grace, Pastor Jeff and Cindy moved back to Titusville where he is again a vital part of the team shepherding this body of Christ. Pastor Jeff functions in the prophetic gift and is a seasoned and gifted communicator of the truth of God’s Word, exhorting believers to the fulness of a Spirit-filled life. Pastor Jeff and Cindy have 10 grown children and grandchildren and great grandchildren living throughout the US.
Joni Owen (Office Manager)
Joni Owen
(Office Manager)
Joni and her husband, Tim, were married in 2005, moving to Titusville a year later. They have four children-MiKayla, Aubree, John Parker, and Connor. Joni was first introduced to GFC through attending Mom’s group in 2015 and within a few months, her family began attending GFC. Throughout the years Joni’s family has been serving in various ways/ministries while being blessed by such a wonderful church family.
Joni has a background in the nursing profession, most of which was in the Labor & Delivery unit at Titusville Area Hospital until 2013. She has also spent the last four years with Vision Source Titusville as their front desk receptionist until the Lord gave the opportunity to serve within the office at GFC. She is excited to help support the different ministries, leaders, and church family. She is passionate about Jesus and helping others come to know Him and the love He has for them. She has a heart for worship, prayer, and working alongside brothers and sisters in Christ within the community of Titusville and surrounding areas.
Tom Jones (Director of Ministries)
Tom Jones
(Director of Ministries)
Tom is the Director of Ministries here at GFC. He was born in Titusville Pennsylvania and grew up attending Grace Fellowship Church. He graduated high school in 2017 at Warren County Christian School and continued his education at Toccoa Falls College in northeast Georgia. With a double major in Business Administration and Bible and Theology, he is a great addition to GFC. Tom married Allie Marino in 2020 and in 2023 they welcomed their first child, Tommy. Tom loves the outdoors and spending time with family. Having spent much of his young adult life working with children and teens, he has a strong desire to reach into their lives. He looks forward to seeing how he can help Grace Fellowship better impact the Titusville area.
Brent & Kelly Smith (Senior High Youth Leaders)
Brent & Kelly Smith
(Sr High Leaders)
Brent and Kelly Smith are the Youth Leaders at Grace Fellowship Church. Brent was born into a loving Christian home in Spartansburg, Pennsylvania, graduated from Warren County Christian School in 2004, and has been attending GFC ever since. Brent works full time operating his own business, Sundback Builders.
Kelly graduated from Red Hook High School in New York. From there she went on to study English and Early Childhood Education at the State University at New Paltz where she graduated in 2006. In 2009 Kelly moved to Fairview Pennsylvania to attend graduate school at Gannon University and worked full time as Office Manager for Braendel Services Inc. out of Erie.
Brent has a real passion to teach this next generation of Youth. He strives to not only be a positive spiritual influence, but also a trustworthy friend and mentor. Together, he and Kelly create a fun, yet structured environment for the students. They are taught not only about Christ in their lives, but also how to share Him with the community. Brent & Kelly have been married since August 2013 & currently reside in Centerville with their son, Axton and daughter, Lyra.
Josh & bekah Jones (Junior High Youth Leaders)
Josh & bekah Jones
(Jr High Leaders)
Josh and Bekah are the junior high youth leaders. Josh has been going to Grace ever since he was born. When he graduated high school, he took a year and went to Toccoa Falls college in Georgia. He felt a calling to Titusville though, and in 2019 he returned, and Josh and Bekah got married. They strived to get involved with the church and had an amazing opportunity to help Brent and Kelly with the youth group. Ever since then they have had a passion for the younger generation. They are striving to teach Christ first in their lives and relationships while building friendships with the youth. Josh and Bekah have been married since 2019 and live in Titusville with their son Joshua.
What We Believe
Our beliefs form the core of our faith, representing our interpretation of essential Christian principles from the Bible. Our values, behaviors, teachings, and lifestyle emanate from these beliefs.
tHREE CRITICAL FOUNDATIONS FOR EVERY BELIEVER
“When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, ‘Brothers, what shall we do?’ “Peter replied, ‘Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off – for all whom the Lord our God will call.’” Acts 2:37-39.
REPENT
REPENT
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9
WATER BAPTIZED
WATER BAPTIZED
“…having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through your faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead.” Col. 2:12
GIFT OF HOLY SPIRIT
GIFT OF HOLY SPIRIT
“I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire” Matthew 3:11