WHO WE ARE |
Bishop Gregory Griffith
Senior Pastor
Bishop Gregory Griffith is a gifted speaker and Pastor. For 35 years Pastor Griffith has served in many ministry positions. Since 2002, he has led the flock of the Willard Church of God. Pastor Griffith is a father of two boys and has been happily married to our First Lady, Monica "Rene" Griffth since 1982. Pastor Griffith brings an extensive background of bible knowledge but more importantly a burden for the families of the Willard Area. | Rev. Richard and Rhonda Holbrook
Associate Pastors
Rev. Richard and Rhonda Holbrook have been married for 39 years and have three children. They have held numerous positions in the church from childrens church leaders, elders, youth pastors, and ordained ministers. Rhonda is very unapologetically pro-life. She also serves on the board for Abigail Pregnancy Center for seven years. | Rev. Austin and Heather Gearheart
Executive Pastor
Austin Gearheart is the Outreach Pastor at the Willard Church of God. He has been married to Heather for 13 years. He is an elementary school teacher and Heather works remotely as process architect for a national hospital system. They have been serving the Lord for over 20 years and have been in ministry for 9 years. They have two children, Greyson and Asher and two goldendoodles, Rhett and Paisley. | Chad and Erin Poston
Youth Pastors
Chad & Erin Poston are the leaders of The Movement Youth Group. Chad and Erin have been married for 25 years and are blessed with 4 kids and 2 grandkids. Chad retired from the Air Force and is the currently working as the head of IT at Pepperidge Farm. Erin, has volunteered her time in Children’s ministries since she was in Jr High. She is the former Co-Director at the Willard Hope Center, and currently sits on the board of the Hope Center and HopeFest. |
Jessica Rietschlin
Childrens Leader
Jessica is the Childrens Pastor at the Willard Church of God. | Rev. Ben and Vonda Patrick
Food Pantry Coordinators
Reverend Ben and Vonda Patrick are the coordinators for The Blessing Basket Food Pantry. They have been married for 50 years and were devoted pastors for 17 years before retiring. The food pantry is open the first and third Saturday's of the month. Emergency food deliveries are avalible upon request. Visit the food pantry page for more information. | Lori Hall
Church Secretary
Lori has been married to Brian for 35 years. They have a daughter, Jordan. Brian is part of the church praise team and Lori serves as the church secretary. |