Staff
Senior Pastor
Ryan Ford
I was born and raised in the small West Texas town of Denver City. I was not raised in the church as a kid but I came to know Christ after a girl in my class invited me to her youth group. It was here that I learned about Jesus and came to know how much God loved me. I gave my life to Christ and knew that I wanted to serve him and enter into full time ministry. I have been married for 15 years and we have 4 incredible children. I have been in multiple positions within the church but I have predominately served as a youth pastor for 6 years and I have been a Senior Pastor for over 7 years. I graduated with a Bachelors degree from the University of the Southwest and I received my M. Div. from Asbury Theological Seminary. I love being in Snyder, Texas and serving this community.
Outreach Pastor
Natalie Raybal
Nat came to Snyder in November of 2019 with her husband Blake, and two children, Hayden and Gracie. Nat enjoys discipling others and leads a women’s bible study on Wednesday nights. She heads up our outreach and discipleship ministries at GFC.
NexGen Pastor (Youth & Young Adults)
Vernon King Jr.
Meet Vernon King:
Vernon is a Texas Native raising his viral sensation and talented daughter, Harlyn!
Vernon has served kids, teens, young adults and their families for the past 15 years in the following roles as; Founder and Director of The Motivating Youth Company, as a Youth & NexGen Pastor and as a certified child and adolescent counselor.
Vernon obtained his bachelor's from Fort Hays State University in Hays, Ks. Then his M.A. of Applied Psychology and certification in Child and Adolescent Counseling from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Dallas, Tx.
Children’s Pastor
Amy Ford
Leslie grew up in Snyder and has made her home here with her husband, Jason. Leslie has been involved with children’s ministry since 2005. She enjoys spending her time with her children, grandchildren, and family. She is active in Snyder Little League and Caterpillar Corner.
Administrative Assistant
Melinda Owens
I was born in New Orleans, but I got to Roscoe, TX as soon as possible, which was three days later! I grew up in Roscoe and graduated from Roscoe HS as a Plowgirl in the class of 1981. I accepted Christ while in Junior High. After graduation, I attended Angelo State University and earned my BA degree in Psychology/Biology and received a teacher’s certification.
I began teaching school at Snyder High School in 1984 and continued teaching Biology there until 2005. In 1996, I received my Master’s degree from Angelo State University in Education. In 2005, I started my path of being a Principal with Snyder Schools. As an assistant principal, I worked at Stanfield Elementary and Snyder Elementary. I opened Snyder Academy and was the principal at the alternative school for several years.
After retiring from the teaching profession, I worked for Scurry County as a 911 operator. I spoke to many people on what may have been one of the worst days of their lives.
In November 2020, I was hired for my “dream job” as Administrative Assistant at Grace Fellowship Church in Snyder. I am currently teaching the Angel Seekers Sunday School class and am active in the Reveal Student Ministries for the Youth.
Call or come by anytime, I love to visit. Hope to see you here!
