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WHO WE ARE

We're Orlando Grace Church. We hope that you feel at home from the first time you walk in the door.

We exist to grow in Christ, bless our city, and send to the world.

Whether you're just beginning or have known God for years, we're glad you're here and excited for what God is doing in your life.

Our Core Values

  • Blessing Our City - Seeking the welfare of our city by engaging Orlando with the Gospel in word and deed. (Matt. 28:16-20; Jer. 29:1-7)
  • Equipping Our People - Equipping the saints for the work of the ministry. (Eph. 4:12-16)
  • Contextualizing Our Mission - Appropriately and Biblically contextualize the ministries of OGC for maximum gospel impact. (Acts 17)
  • Stewarding Our Resources - Steward our time, talent, treasure, facilities, and other resources for maximum kingdom impact. (Luke 14:28-30)
  • Sending Our Best - Resolving to send out church planters, missionaries, interns, and pastors. (Acts 11:19-30)

 

 

STATEMENT OF FAITH

We subscribe to the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith.

 

  

CHURCH BYLAWS

Our church bylaws can be found here.

 

 

Staff

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Jim Davis
Teaching Pastor

Jim Davis serves as the Teaching Pastor at Orlando Grace Church. Jim was born in Orlando, FL and went to Florida State University. He is married to his wife, Angela, and they have four children. Jim is the host of the As In Heaven podcast on the TGC Podcast Network and co-author of The Great Dechurching. Jim also serves on the council of The Gospel Coalition. Jim and Angela speak for Family Life's Weekend to Remember marriage conferences and at Pine Cove Family Camp. Jim received his Mdiv at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando.

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 Robert Jackson
Robert Jackson
Executive Pastor

Robert serves as Executive Pastor at OGC. In the past, he has worked as a project manager and systems director for both commercial and Christian non-profit organizations and has served multiple churches in various vocational and volunteer ministry roles. He, his wife, Julianne, and their two children live in Altamonte Springs. Robert loves books and hates even short walks on the beach. Click here to schedule a meeting with Robert.

 Matt Kenyon
Matt Kenyon
Worship & Technology Director

Matt serves as the Worship & Technology Director at OGC. He lives in Winter Springs with his wife Courtney and two boys Lincoln and Silas. When he's not leading worship he can be found geeking out over music theory or enjoying a quality cup of coffee. Preferably both at the same time.

 Ragan Bartholomew
Ragan Bartholomew
Ministry Operations Director

Ragan serves as the Ministry Operations Director at OGC. She graduated from the University of Mississippi and spent time working in both the consulting and non-profit sectors before joining the staff at OGC. She and her husband, Clark, live in Oviedo. She is currently pursuing her MA in Biblical Studies from Reformed Theological Seminary. Click here to schedule a meeting with Ragan.

 Amanda Walton
Amanda Walton
Family Ministry & Discipleship Program Director

Amanda serves as the Family Ministry & Discipleship Program Director at OGC. She is a graduate of Rollins College. She and her husband Rodney are the proud parents of Grant, Rosie, Clara, and Blake.Click here to schedule a meeting with Amanda.

 Ben Alderman
Ben Alderman
Student Ministry Director

Born and raised in Central Florida, Ben now serves as the Student Ministry Director at OGC. He holds a degree in Biblical Studies from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and is currently a M.Div student at Reformed Theological Seminary. Ben and his wife, Allison, live in Oviedo. Click here to schedule a meeting with Ben.

 Jen Bruner
Jen Bruner
Children's Ministry Coordinator

Jen serves as the Children's Ministry Coordinator at OGC. She and her husband Steven, along with their two children Dylan and Olivia, reside in the Winter Springs area. Jen is a former homeschooling mother and enjoys bike rides with her kids and husband when it's not 100 degrees! Click here to schedule a meeting with Jen.

 Clark Bartholomew
Clark Bartholomew
Pastoral Resident

Clark graduated from the University of Mississippi in 2020, where he met his wife, Ragan. They were married in July of 2021. They moved from Jacksonville, where they worked in anti-money laundering. Clark is seeking his M.Div from RTS Orlando. Click here to schedule a meeting with Clark.

 Brendan Kirkland
Brendan Kirkland
Pastoral Ministry Intern

Brendan graduated from Tennessee Wesleyan University in 2016. He worked in logistics and hospitality management until moving to Florida where he met his wife, Jessica. They served together in college campus ministry at Florida Gulf Coast University until September of 2022. Brendan is seeking his M.Div from RTS Orlando and is currently a Chaplain Candidate Officer in the Navy Reserves.

 

 

Elders

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Jim Davis
Elder
Jim Davis is Teaching Pastor at Orlando Grace Church. Jim was born in Orlando, FL and went to Florida State University. He is married to his wife Angela and they have four children (Turner, Collins, Ivey and James). Jim and Angela speak for Family Life’s Weekend To Remember marriage conferences. Jim received his Mdiv at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando.		 Robert Jackson
Robert Jackson
Elder
Robert serves as Executive Pastor at OGC. In the past, he has worked as a project manager and systems director for both commercial and Christian non-profit organizations and has served multiple churches in various vocational and volunteer ministry roles. He, his wife, Julianne, and their two children live in Altamonte Springs		 Leadership-3-Kurt-Bowerman
Kurt Bowerman
Elder
Kurt Bowerman serves as an elder at Orlando Grace Church. Kurt has served in the past as Associate National Director at Cru Global (Campus Crusade for Christ) and now is co-owner of two construction businesses. Kurt is married to Wendy and they have four children.		 Ryan Cunningham
Ryan Cunningham
Elder
Ryan serves as an elder at Orlando Grace Church. Ryan and his wife Sherry have four daughters. He is a graduate of University of Central Florida and is the Principal Engineer at Kittelson and Associates and works primarily in transportation engineering. Ryan and Sherry co-lead the Wekiva Community group.		 Leadership-5-Dan-Humbert
Dan Humbert
Elder
Dan Humbert serves as an elder at Orlando Grace Church. Dan became a Christian while attending Michigan State University where he met his wife Carrie. They were married in the MSU campus chapel in 1987. They have four kids. Dan has lead small group bible studies since his early Christian days, was part of a church plant in Chicago, and leads the Oviedo Community Group at OGC. Dan’s prior job relocated him to the Orlando area in 1999. He currently works as a Senior Project Manager for SCS Cloud.		 fred-circle-crop.png
Fred Langer
Elder
Fred Langer serves as an elder at Orlando Grace Church. Fred was born in Orlando and attended the University of Central Florida. He married Barbara, his high school sweetheart. They have two grown daughters, Kristin and Kara, and one granddaughter, Maggie. Fred has worked at AdventHealth since 1980 as a cardiac critical care nurse and educator, and as a nursing analyst in IT since 2012. Fred and Barbara co-lead the South Apopka Community Group. Fred enjoys serving on the worship team many Sundays.		 Adam Smith
Adam Smith
Elder
Adam Smith serves as an elder at Orlando Grace Church. Adam became a Christian while attending Eastern Kentucky University. He received his M.Div and Th.M from SBTS where he met his wife Krystal. They have three kids. He currently works in commercial insurance for Hub International.		 Dan Van Nadaa
 Dan Van Nada
Elder
Dan Van Nada serves as an elder at Orlando Grace Church. Dan was raised in the Midwest and attended the University of Florida. Dan and his wife, Liz, have two kids and one on the way and reside in Maitland. Dan has worked in commercial real estate at First Capital Property Group since 2012. Dan and Liz co-lead the Maitland Community Group, and have been attending Orlando Grace Church since 2011.		 Rodney Walton - Circle
Rodney Walton
Elder
Rodney serves as an elder at Orlando Grace Church. Rodney and his wife Amanda have four children. He is a graduate of University of Central Florida and is a Financial Services Account Executive with the Florida League of Cities. Rodney and Amanda lead the Longwood Community group. They have worshiped at Orlando Grace Church since 2005.