Chris Arndt
Frank Allan
Dean Oey
Dennis McCusker
Gabe Bowman
Gabe was born and raised in Greensboro, NC, but has called Wake Forest home for almost a decade. He moved to the area after graduating with his Bachelor's and Master's from East Carolina University. He has his own wealth management practice with Edward Jones Investments.
In the community, he is active and serves at The Summit Church. Additionally, he serves in various other roles, including being on the board of directors for the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce and a board member of his Homeowners' Association. Gabe is active with the Alzheimer's Association, Blood Connection, and the Marines' Toys for Tots.
When not at the office, he is blessed by the time he spends with family, friends, Kaity, his girlfriend, and his German Shepherd, Stone.
Leon Harris
Memphis Ministries Pastor
Leon Harris married for over 20 years and has three children. Leon is the Pastor of Friendship Baptist Church and has served in the federal government for 20 years. Pastor Leon currently leads the Grace Ministries USA Memphis office in Tennessee.
David Hopkins
IT Specialist
David Hopkins has been married to the most incredible woman, Debbie, for over 30 years. Together, they raised an extraordinary daughter.
He's been serving the Lord through his church and through Grace Ministries for over 20 years.
A former Merchant Marine and Commercial Captain, David spent most of his time as a maritime first responder on the Potomac River in Washington, D.C.
Paul Jago
Associate Staff
Mr. Jago is a retired Christian school teacher of 25 years. He has been married for 36 years to Nelda and has two children, Brittany and Dillon. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from Pensacola Christian College and a Master of Arts in Physicals Education from Weybridge University. He has coached soccer at the high school, collegiate, and club levels for 35 years.
Sue Meehan
Sue has been married to Mike for 60 years, and they have three married children and 10 grandchildren.
Sue earned her RN from Baptist Hospital School of Nursing in Beaumont, Texas, in 1965. Later, she completed studies for a Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Speech Pathology. Sue worked as a Speech Pathologist in Florida and Georgia. She was also a Licensed Local Pastor in the United Methodist Church for 10 years.
Sue and Mike currently worship at Hope Lutheran Church in Wake Forest.
Robin Taylor
Robin Taylor has been married to Scott for 37 years. They have 2 children (Blake and McKenzie) and 3 grandsons. Robin has a Bachelor of Science degree in Religion from Campbell University and she also has an Associate Degree in Nursing from Wake Technical Community College. She and her husband have served side by side in various capacities at church. Robin has a heart for missions and prayer. She has been on 2 mission trips to Africa where she worked alongside their local ministry organization. Praying with and for people is truly her passion in life.
Bert Woodburn
Lead Pastor
Bert Woodburn is married to Cindy for over 25 years. They have three children, Josh, Jessica, and Jake. Although Bert and Cindy hail from Maryland, they have been in North Carolina since 2001. Bert graduated from Southeastern Seminary. He has served for more than 20 years as a youth director, youth pastor, children’s pastor, missions director, and men’s minister. He believes that the Gospel is central to living a life that will honor God by serving others and especially sharing with others. Bert has devoted his life to serving his community and all those he meets.
Scott Yates
Chairman of the Board
Scott is a follower of Christ, husband, father, and author.
A founding member of Grace Ministries, he serves as chairman of the board. Scott and Eleanor “Nell” Yates met as veteran newspaper reporters at the Fayetteville Observer. Married in 1992, they had a son, Lee, in 1994.
Scott founded OnPoint Communications Group in 2013, providing public relations services.
Scott leads a weekly Grace Ministries Bible study on Zoom and in a nursing home where Nell is in the last stages of Alzheimer’s.
His book, “Everything is Going to be All Right,” shares the faith journey as a caregiver for his wife and both being led closer to Jesus and the Church of Christ.
