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Pastor Ken Greble
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Church Administrator Alissa Gray

Pastor Ken started as the lead pastor at Grace on December 6, 2021. He had a rewarding and successful business career that spanned over 30 years. He was first called by Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church in Clarkston MI. and was ordained in June of 2018. Pastor Ken served as a member of the staff there while being deployed as a mission development pastor at ministry sites in Lapeer, Pontiac, and Pinckney. He brings with him a deep sense of God's presence developed over the past 10 years as a trained spiritual director and graduate of Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus, Ohio. He should be able to integrate easily into the well-developed programs and structure at Grace. Relying on the Holy Spirit's guidance and his business experiences. He is excited to work with a talented staff of volunteers and employees, excited leadership, and a spirit-filled mission-focused loving membership!
Ken is married to Diane Bareis Greble (a pastor as well) and lives with their family pet Frazier (a Gordon Setter) in Fowlerville, MI. They have two daughters living in Grand Rapids MI. Sara and Kaitlynn.

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Pastorken@gracelutheranhowell.org

(616) 460-1122 - Cellular

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Alissa comes to Grace with solid credentials in business and real world experience in helping an organization achieve its vision and goals. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Forensic Psychology from Walden University. She loves to help  others and has a contagious positive personality. She is the church administrator for Grace and helps coordinate all the ministry happenings here! Since coming aboard Alissa has done a great job organizing systems and streamlining the processes that get us prepared to worship each week! Everyone that works with her finds her to be extremely helpful. She has become a strong leader in the short time she has been here!

She shares life with her beloved dog, Jace and cat, Oko. Alissa has a special place in her heart for family, friends, travel and a passion for life!

The leadership at Grace is overjoyed with how Alissa has "fit in" to all we do here at Grace. We hope you'll take a moment to say Hi whenever you call, write, or visit Grace!

Alissa@gracelutheranhowell.org
(517) 546-3350
Music Director
Lauren Petrill
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Lauren Petrill, Church Music Director, has a hand in all music and choir related activities at Grace Lutheran Church, as well as many Outreach Ministry events.  She studied music at the University of Michigan and excels at the flute and piano.  Her job involves choosing the worship music each week; selecting choir performance pieces; scheduling and leading choir rehearsals; and fostering each singer’s musical growth.  Lauren is enthusiastic and dedicated, bringing a positive attitude to every worship and event. With her 30 years of experience, education, and commitment, Lauren has excellent musicianship and is a strong performer.  With her deep knowledge of classic and contemporary worship music, liturgical settings, and scripture, Lauren is an exciting addition as the Music Director for Grace Lutheran.
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