Our Staff
Our Pastor
Michael Shrum
I’m a “least of these,” and I’m so thankful my Heavenly Father called me His own. I’m blessed with an amazing wife, Shania, and three beautiful children: Grace, Faith and Noah. Family means everything to me!
I believe it’s simple: Love God. Love People. If you love God, you love His people. That’s where the passion for living for Him comes to life! I am so passionate about people and coming alongside their journey with Christ. You, you and you — I love you and you always have a home at Graysville Church of God. Most importantly, God loves you and He has a place specifically for you in His house!
Here at GCOG, we have a family of believers on fire to be the hands and feet of Jesus. We want to be involved with our community through every ministry from the children to the senior adults. Outreach is essential in loving God’s people.
My family is blessed to call Graysville Church of God home. Pictured with his wife, Shania Shrum
Our Youth Pastor & Worship Pastor
Jacob & Kristen Revis
Praise and Worship - the place for me where Earth meets Heaven! It is an honor being the music pastor here at Graysville Church of God. I have dreamed of this opportunity since I was a little girl, growing up in this church, seeing the power of God move through song and worship. I thank God every day for the journey He has put me on.
Our Children's Pastor
Teresa Matherly
"As a child I really didn't like school or church. I found them both super boring. I would have found it hard to imagine that my purpose and calling would be in children's ministry. For over 30 years, I've found myself passionately teaching and leading children in a real relationship with Jesus Christ. I have been blessed with a loving, supportive husband, two amazing children with wonderful spouses, and four awesome grandchildren, who keep life interesting and remind me how we all need to keep learning and experiencing new things. Our children's ministry is called Journey Kids, because we are all on a journey called life. I want to do my journey with Jesus and I want to lead others as He leads me. Jesus liked hanging out with kids and so do I."
Pictured her husband, Dean Matherly
Our Church Clerk
Nikki Travis
At Graysville Church of God, we are always thankful for Nikki! She is the heartbeat of our church and continues to keep us on track and running smoothly. Her commitment to GCOG is unmatched and we are so grateful to have such a selfless addition to our church community and staff.
Pictured with her husband, Wes Travis
Our Council
Dale Vandergriff
This couple means the world to GCOG! Dale is the handyman of handymen and also a great cook! His wife, Sharon Vandergriff, is a leader of the women's ministry, a member of our choir, and a leader of the Foundation Ministry.Dale has been a member at Graysville for 13 years. He is most passionate about our children's ministry, praise and worship and our Foundation Ministry that connects people through food and fellowship.When asked what his hopes are for GCOG, he said to continue "growing and seeking out the hurting, depressed, desperate, lonely, and lost in our families and community, showing them love and how they can turn their lives around."
Alex Green
Alex and his wife, Stefani Green, are both involved in our worship team, youth group and pastor's council board. He has been a member of GCOG for 17 years. When asked what he is most passionate about when it comes to GCOG, he answered that "being a functioning tribe of believers where everyone has a job to do and a purpose to fulfill for the Great Commission, no matter the role, position or title."He hopes that our community will continue to live out the Lord's Will in our families, church and community and that we approach everything with a "Why not us?" attitude.
Donny Hutchins
Donny is another one of our ultimate handymen at GCOG. If it's broke, Donny can fix it or he can build it from scratch! Donny and his wife, Diane Hutchins, both cook for children on Wednesday's as well as large events. We are also blessed to have Diane as a faithful member of our choir! Whatever they do, they do it with a smile.Donny has been a member at GCOG for 15 years. One of his biggest passions is for the food ministries (both kids and adults). His hope is that everyone would find their church home and live to keep serving the Lord.
Mike Linderman
Mike and his wife, Michelle Linderman, are the definition of servanthood. We are so blessed to have them! Mike is our sound system guru, bass player and always one of the first people to lend a helping hand. Michelle leads worship and always makes sure our church is prepared and decorated for every occasion.Mike has been a member here at Graysville for a whopping 31 years! WOW! He is very passionate about the people at this church. He considers any one who walks in the door to be family.When asked what his hopes are for the future of GCOG, he said that he hopes the church "sees the lost coming in and being changed and for the town of Graysville to feel, see and be transformed by God through our church."
Al Clark
If you know Al and his wife, Carolyn Clark, you LOVE them! Al is a special member of our choir and council. Carolyn and Al both cook for our children on Wednesday nights. Carolyn is also a key member of our JOY in the morning ministry! We are thankful for them.Al has been a member of GCOG for 17 years and enjoys most the love and compassion of his fellow church members. His prayer is for revival in Graysville and Rhea County and that our youth numbers would explode!
Wes Travis
We are blessed to have this Travis family at GCOG! Wes and his wife, Nikki Travis, are both members of our choir. Nikki is also our Church Clerk! (Head over to our staff page to learn more about her)Wes has been a member at GCOG for 10 years. His biggest passion is for the mission field while Nikki loves anything to do with babies and kids in the church."My hopes for the church are to see it busting at the seams, to see people coming to the Lord and seeing healings and the lost come in and leaving un-bound!"
Location & Service Times
423-775-9390
[email protected]
662 Harrison Avenue
Graysville, TN 37338
SAT
5:00pm
SUN
9:00am & 11:30am
MON – FRI
9:00am - 5:00pm