Church Staff

Randy Brannon, Pastor
Pastor Brannon is a graduate of Western Conservative Baptist Seminary in Portland, Oregon. Prior to going full-time into the ministry in 1982, he was a hospital pharmacist for ten years having graduated with a Dr. of Pharmacy degree from the University of the Pacific. Pastor Brannon has been at Grace Community Church since April 1983 where his major emphases are the Exposition of Scriptures, Vision caster, and Shepherd of men leaders. He and his wife, Sarah have four children, Rebecca, married to Aaron – James, married to Britney – John, married to Shelby – and Bethany.
Email: lking@gccmadera.com

Greg Perkins, Student Ministries Pastor
Greg joined the staff at Grace Community, June 1, 2000. He has a Bachelor of Science in Religion (specializing in Youth Ministry) from Liberty University. Greg interned at Big Valley Grace Community Church in Modesto. Greg has considerable experience working with high school students within church ministries. His wife’s name is Lisa and they have two children, Zach and Luke.
Email: gperkins@gccmadera.com  

Mark Lacaze, Pastor of Outreach and Missions
Mark joined the staff at Grace Community Church in January 2008. He earned his BA in English at California State University, Fresno. Prior to coming on staff, Mark and his wife, Dana, served as Church Planting Initiators with the International Mission Board in East Asia. Mark oversees the Mission Team, Connection Ministry and leads the church in local and international mission projects.  Mark and Dana have one little girl, Micaiah Lynn.
Email: mark.lacaze@gmail.com

Ignacio Ruiz, Pastor of Hispanic Ministries
Ignacio and his wife Sylvia became members of Grace in 2002.  He pastor’s our Spanish Congregation that began that same year. Ignacio is a teacher and Sylvia is a correctional officer. They have 3 children. Ignacio has been serving the Lord in Spanish Ministry for over 11 years. The Spanish Ministry meets on Sunday Mornings at 11:00 am and Thursday Evenings at 7:00 pm at Grace Community Church. 
Email: Ruiz_I@madera.k12.ca.us

Lynne King, Secretary
Lynne joined the staff on January 1, 2009 following Jan Fuson’s retirement after 20 years.  Lynne is married to Jerry who is our worship leader at Grace.  They have 3 children, the oldest of which is married and lives in Visalia.  She coordinates all of the activities of the church while being the first point of contact with people via phone or in person.
Email: lking@gccmadera.com   

Sherry Olguin, Bookkeeper
Sherry is the church bookkeeper. She also gives regular assistance to Lynne in the office as needed. At times when Lynne  is on vacation, you will find Sherry working full-time at the office. She is married to Oscar, and they have two boys.
Email: solguin@gccmadera.com