Pastor Robert Petriel
Pastor Bob is originally from Connecticut, where he accepted Jesus as his savior at the age of 19 . He later received a business degree from Western Connecticut State University and a Master of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Bob also served as a part-time youth director at Beacon Hill for two years.
In 1990, he was called to Westfield Evangelical Free Church where he served for 17 years as Associate Pastor of Youth & Evangelism and later as Associate Pastor of Discipleship.
Pastor Bob and his wife enjoy boating, fishing, skiing, camping, and other outdoor activities with their two sons, Robbie and Nate.
Pastor Chad Vanderburgh
Youth Pastor Chad was born and raised in a Christian family just outside of Hartford, CT. He professed his faith in Jesus and was baptized at an early age. Chad attended Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA, where he realized his calling into the field of youth ministry.
Chad gained most of his “hands-on” ministry experience as a volunteer at Wethersfield Evangelical Free Church. He was hired at Grace Fellowship in October of 2013.
Chad and his wife, Karina, married in November 2015. He has two step-daughters, Sammy and Gabby, and a son, Henry. Chad is an avid sports fan, and he and his family also enjoy outdoor activities.
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Jennifer Taylor
Jennifer and her husband, Joel, moved here from Texas with their three children, Ryan, Grace and Natalie.
Jennifer was raised in a Christian home and accepted Christ as her savior at the age of 10.
Jennifer was a church secretary while living in Texas and has been our secretary since fall of 2019.
Jennifer also serves as our Deacon of Worship and enjoys singing on one of our worship teams.
