ELDERS, DEACONS & STAFF

ElderS / pastors

Elders "pastor" God's people as they lead, teach and care with God's word.

  • Dan arthur: Non-staff elder

    Dan and his wife Melanie were married in 1997, and they have three daughters and two sons. A retired Naval officer, Dan now works for the Navy as a contractor. Dan uses his teaching gifts in equipping classes and for our Sunday services on a regular basis.  He can often be found serving in a variety of ways, including in the leadership of our youth ministry.

  • Steve Farrington: Non-STAFF Elder / Treasurer     

    Steve is an accountant and financial planner who serves as one of our elders. He and his wife Sharon are long-time San Diego residents and have 4 adult children. Steve serves the church not only as treasurer, but as a source of wise, grace-filled counsel. Steve & Sharon lead a home group in La Mesa, and care for many who desire counsel. 

  • Marshall Narveson: non-staff Elder

    Marshall and his wife Janice have been married over 30 years and have six adult children. Originally from Wisconsin, Marshall enjoyed a first career with the U.S. Navy and is now employed as a government contractor. Marshall uses his gifts to help facilitate community through the men's ministry.

  • Rick padelford: Non-Staff elder

    Rick and his wife Margie were married in 1983. They have three adult children and two grandchildren. Rick works as a health care executive. He holds an M.A. in Theological Studies from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and an M.B.A. in Management from Golden Gate University in San Francisco. Rick preaches regularly on Sundays, and also serves as one of our worship leaders.

  • Tab Trainor: Staff PASTOR / ELDEr

    Tab has been married to his best friend, Sung, since 1997. In 1998 they were sent out to plant a church in the suburbs of Chicago. In 2012 Tab, Sung, and their four children were sent from that church to start Grace Church. He is a Guacho of UCSB, and holds an M.A. in Biblical Studies from Reformed Theological Seminary. Tab is the primary preaching and vision pastor, in conjunction with the elders. Tab & Sung also lead a home group.

Deacons & Staff


Deacons

Deacons are "lead servants" who organize ministry in the body.

  • MINDY COLTON

    Deacon of Community Connection

    Mindy facilitates ministry to integrate visitors into the life of Grace Church. This includes the greeting team, guest follow-up, and Sunday hospitality.

  • Sharon Farrington

    deacon of women’s care

    Sharon leads our women's ministry team, overseeing all women's ministry meetings and Bible studies. She also assists the elders by providing counsel to women in Grace Church.

  • ERIC LEHMKUHL

    DEACON OF PERSONAL EVANGELISM

    Eric serves the members in their personal evangelism by suggesting ideas or resources, and he oversees and leads our outreach courses:  Life Explored and Christianity Explored

  • SCOTT MOON

    Deacon of Musical Worship

    Scott serves to organize the musical worship of our Sunday services. This includes overseeing the musicians, and coordinating the music portion of our Sunday service with the elders.

Administrative Staff

  • MELANIE ARTHUR

    CHILDREN'S MINISTRY COORDINATOR

    Melanie oversees our children's ministry. She loves kids and would be happy to help you with any questions regarding our ministry to kids.

  • Lindsay hellmers

    AdministraTIve assistant

    Lindsay provides organizational and administrative support for the various ministry leaders within our church. 

  • carmine wood

    sunday service coordinator

    Carmine ensures that many of the administrative aspects of our Sunday services are running smoothly. She also helps to support a number of our ministry teams.