Meet Our Team
Brandon & Rena Groome
“I discovered Jesus during the summer between my eighth and ninth grade years. I knew then that I would never be the same!. Now, after twenty five years in ministry, two mission fields, and multiple ministries focused on connecting, and reconnecting people to God and their identity in Christ, I am more excited than ever to see God come alive in Eatonton, Georgia.
Serving on the mission field for so many of the formative years of my young ministry shaped the way I view church. I see it as a thing that should be on the move, making connections, and seeking opportunities rather than something that sits and waits to be discovered. I love to preach but I love sitting in the coffee shop making new friends just as much. Both are sacred spaces for me and Rena!”
Stay tuned to hear more from Rena!
Meet Our Student Leaders
Grace Lake has been given the blessing to partner with students at Georgia College & State University to help us get involved with the local community.
Tyler Middleton
Tyler is our resident youth leader and coordinating assistant here at Grace Lake. His hometown is Eatonton, GA, but he is currently a student at GCSU majoring in Business Management. Tyler plans on attending seminary after college in hopes of pursuing his God-given calling of becoming a pastor. He hopes to serve God in his role at Grace Lake by bringing as many young people to Christ as he can.
Jackson Beckham
Jackson is our resident worship leader here at Grace Lake. Originally from Tifton, GA, Jackson is currently a student at GCSU majoring in Marketing. After college, he hopes to pursue a career in ministry and/or risk management. Jackson aims to serve God in his role at Grace Lake by helping others encounter Jesus by the power of worship, and encouraging a Spirit-led environment.
Sophie Eisele
Sophie is our student assistant for Grace Kidz and youth group here at Grace Lake. She is native to Eatonton, GA, but currently a student at GCSU majoring in Criminal Justice. After college, Sophie hopes to have a job that she loves and is passionate about. In her role at Grace Lake, she is excited to serve and support others by being a positive presence in our church community.