Pastor Ken Greble
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, Michigan 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 has been able to integrate easily into the well-developed programs and structure at Grace by 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 West Bloomfield, Michigan. They have two daughters living in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Sara and Kaitlynn.
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Music Director
Lauren Petrill
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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Johnnie Franklin
Church Administrator
Johnnie Franklin serves as the Office Administrator at Grace Lutheran Church, bringing with him a background in engineering and a strong project-oriented approach to his work. In his previous career, Johnnie specialized in coordinating tasks, acquiring equipment, and supporting programs under the direction of management.
Today, Johnnie has embraced his role as a “Jack of all trades,” providing practical and administrative support to Pastor Ken, the church staff, and the congregation. His goal is to continually grow in efficiency and excellence in office management so that he can help Grace Lutheran fulfill its mission and encourage the souls of this Body of Christ toward good words and works for the Kingdom.