Meet Our Dedicated Leaders – People who are here to serve, not simply lead.
At Grace, leadership begins with listening, serving, and loving people well.
Our leadership team is committed to creating a church where people are known, cared for,
encouraged in their faith, and invited to discover how God is calling them to serve.
Grace United Methodist Church is committed to sharing God’s grace and fostering a welcoming community. Our mission centers on guiding lives through faith, love, and service, inspiring all to grow closer to Christ and each other.
Pastor Dr. Tammy Carter
Senior Pastor
Pastor Tammy brings years of pastoral ministry, church planting, compassionate ministry, and global education experience to Grace. With roots in a small rural community, she is especially grateful to be serving in a rural setting
again and looks forward to becoming deeply rooted in the Higginsville community. Pastor Tammy believes ministry should be filled with both deep faith and creative possibilities—and that the church should be a place where people experience God’s grace in tangible ways.
Expect love. Expect pastoral care. Expect a willingness to try something new. And expect an invitation to join the journey.
Lori Rockhill-Gray
G.U.M Kids Director
She loves bringing faith to life through high-energy games, creative crafts, and engaging Bible stories. Her mission is to help kids discover how much fun following Jesus can be!
Rebecca Hunt
Office Administrator
She handles the daily operations of our church, coordinate events, and make sure our community stays connected. Whether you have questions about membership, want to book a space, or just need a warm cup of coffee, her door is always open.
Dr. Melody LaPreeze
Baby Grace Coordinator
As the Baby Grace Mission Coordinator, Melody organizes our community donations, manages inventory, and ensures that parents and caregivers in need receive clean diapers for their little ones.
Martha Williams
Baby Grace Director
Our church is dedicated to supporting local families, and our Baby Grace Mission is a vital part of that care. Driven by faith and a passion for service, Martha helps turn your generosity into real, tangible relief for families in our neighborhood by providing monthly free community events, diapers, wipes, clothing, formula, and anything related to childcare.
Joi Myers
Media Technician
Joi works behind the scenes to ensure our sound, lighting, and video run smoothly every week. Her goal is to create a distraction-free environment so our community can fully connect, worship, and hear the word of God.
Norman Lucas
Music Director
Norman serves as our Music Director, leading our congregation in praise and worship each week. With a passion for blending diverse musical styles, Norman creates an atmosphere where everyone can connect with God through song.
Sharon Pragman
Organist
For six decades, Sharon has blessed our church with her dedicated talent. Her music has shaped our worship and touched countless hearts. From weekly traditional services to sacred holidays and special celebrations, her masterful playing continues to lead our congregation in joyful praise and faithful reflection.
OUR LEADERSHIP
Grace is blessed by faithful lay leaders, ministry teams, volunteers, and members who give their time, gifts, prayers, and hearts to the life of our church. Leadership at Grace is something we share.
