The Bible clearly states that leaders are a gift to the church that helps to lead the church to greater Christlikeness, to provide care, guidance and leadership in aspects of service and ministry.
Our Leadership Team is composed of a diverse group with varied experience and gifts that enable us to provide care and serve our congregation. We are working together to most effectively serve our congregation.
Dave is married to his love, Jenny, and they have 4 children. He has worked in a variety of jobs over the past several years including hospice chaplain and a member of Palmer Funeral Homes support staff but is now able to serve our congregation full time. He serves our church primarily through explaining the Word of God to us each week. Currently, his favorite book of the Bible is John, and his favorite attribute of God is His grace followed closely by His love! Since coming to Graceway, the lesson he has come to understand most is the value God places on genuinely loving one another in the church. Jenny often works behind the scenes organizing Ladies fellowship events, church events, Serve the City activities, meals for those in the hospital or recovering at home from a hospital stay and is always seeking the opportunity to provide care and comfort to our church family.
Ken Douglas is married to Pam, and they have 5 adult children and 5 grandchildren. 
Ken has worked at Fapco, Inc. for more than 30 years in the area of accounting and managing all that goes along with the accounting of the company. He loves his family and spending time with them and thoroughly enjoys grilling! He serves our congregation through his oversight of our finances and his attention to any who are in the hospital. Together, he and Pam regularly host our church families and guests in their home. His favorite part of Graceway is the bond we have because of Christ, one to another, which has been so enjoyable to be a part of. Building relationships on that basis reflects the love for the body that God has brought together. An attribute of God that he cherishes is His steadfast love as demonstrated by Christ sitting at the right hand of God making intercession for him personally.
Simon and Abbie moved to South Bend in the summer of 2023 from their home in Ann Arbor, MI. Simon works at Allegro in Granger. Their son and daughter, Peter and Heidi, keep Abbie very busy at home. They live near downtown South Bend and enjoy reading, walking, cycling, and hosting people in their home. Simon began serving this year as a deacon, and both he and Abbie serve with music and with our children's ministries. Both Abbie and Simon find serving this church family refreshing and healing.
Daniel and Brooke both grew up in the Michiana area. Daniel currently works in the building industry and Brooke leads PDO, Parents’ Day off Preschool, while managing her crew at home, which includes Roman, Titan and Lilliana. They also serve as foster parents. Together they have jumped in at Graceway and are serving our church family in a myriad of ways, including children's ministry, nursery, Serve the City, and weekly setup.
Walt Jaqua has been in corporate information technology for over 40 years and is a senior instructor teaching cybersecurity courses to active duty military personnel and veterans around the globe. Walt and Donna have 3 adult children and 3 grandchildren. He serves through leading our congregation in worship, organizing our Men's Breakfast Fellowship and helping to plan our Serve the City activities. Since coming to Graceway, he has come to a deeper realization of Jesus' love for us and the sacrifice He gave, His own life, to rescue mankind from sin. His favorite attribute of God is His grace.
Jim McCuen worked for more than 40 years in the insurance industry and retired a couple of years ago from Laven Insurance Company where he had served as GM for several years before transitioning into a part time role before his retirement. Jim and Janet have 4 adult daughters and 12 grandchildren. Jim enjoys watching every Cubs game, going to Wrigley, and reading. He serves through reaching out to our guests, organizing advertising and helping organize us as we Serve our City. Together, they help administrate and facilitate our weekly setup. Since becoming part of Graceway, he has come to understand more clearly what a New Testament Church looks like and the importance God places on loving our fellow believers and his favorite attribute of God is His Mercy.
Jimmy McKeever and his wife Ashley recently moved back to the area after spending 5
years living and working in Philadelphia, PA. Jimmy currently works at Newmar Corporation in Nappanee as a CAD Designer building Class A motorhomes. He enjoys repairing, restoring, and riding motorcycles and spending time outdoors. With a background in Marketing, Jimmy helps maintain the website, develops digital media, and has helped improve Graceway’s online outreach. He also plays cello during church worship services. Ashley teaches Pre-K at Parents’ Day Off Preschool. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, and running. With her background in children’s education, she heads up the Kids4Truth program on Sunday evenings. Together, they are also one of several teams who lead that program each week. Since coming to Graceway, they have enjoyed the welcoming atmosphere and close fellowship with the body of believers here at Graceway. Jimmy and Ashley just welcomed their baby Caden in July 2023!
Jon McKeever lived in the South Bend area for the past 10 years and currently works as a CPA at RSM US in Elkhart, IN. He enjoys the travel and clientel he has the opportunity to serve. Some of Jon’s hobbies include spending time with friends and family, riding his motorcycle, shooting at the gun range, and keeping up with the latest technology. He serves our congregation through teaching the Word, overseeing our social media presence, helping with our ministry finances as Treasurer, and playing his guitar during church worship. His time at Graceway has helped him understand the importance of a close church family, the grace and forgiveness of God in his life, and the role that the Word has in our daily living. In September 2023, Jon and Kayla were married. Together, they serve in many areas at Graceway.
Scott Morman grew up in South Bend. He attended a Christian College for one year in order to take Bible classes and learn more about the Word of God before going on to a public college to earn a degree in Pharmacy. Scott has served as a Nuclear Pharmacist for over 30 years and currently oversees the pharmaceutical services at Cardinal Health. Scott has been a blessing serving in a myriad of ways, often behind the scenes. He enjoys serving people as a handyman and helps many with issues in their home.
Graceway is so grateful for our team of gifted leaders and the direction and care they provide to our congregation. If we can serve you in any way, please feel free to contact us.
