The Team
Jason & Rebecca Henrichson
Pastors
Jason and Rebecca Henrichson, have been ordained for ten years, serving at a ministry before relocating to the Little River area. Their primary calling is to teach people through the Scripture and by example how-to walk-in power. They say that God led them to Grace Christian Fellowship to introduce them to a ministry that accepts people as Christ does, loves like the Church should love and teaches the goodness of God. Jason is an excellent teacher, serving on mid-week study.
Lenny & Barbara Jackson
Pastors
Lenny has been ordained since 2008. His loving partner and wife went to heaven in 2023. He stands ready to serve the Lord and loves the Word of God. He is the Visitation Pastor for Grace and teaches Healing School. Lenny has a strong prophetic gift and is used by the Lord to build the Kingdom of God. He married Barb in 2025, together they are serving the Lord as a great team.
Mike & Penny Merritt
Pastors
Pastor Mike was called to preach in August of 1981. He and Penny have started 4 churches and pastored Abundant Life Faith Church Inc for 20 years semi-retiring in 2016. Prior to Pastoral ministry, they traveled throughout the US as the Merritt Singers recording 6 albums. Pastor Mike graduated from Rhema Bible College in 1986 receiving his license and ordination by Kenneth Hagin ministry. Pastor Mike brings to Grace a message of redemption and faith.
Debbie Stanley
Pastor
Debbie has a Ph.D. and retired in 2012 after 32 years in education as a public school educator and Early Childhood professor of the University of South Carolina and Coastal Carolina University. She has written and presented various articles on diversity in the public-school classroom. Debbie, called into ministry as an Evangelist, speaks with Holy Spirit inspired words from heaven. She has been an ordained minister since 1994.
Melvin & Tammy Fields
Pastors
Melvin is one of our lead vocals in our Praise Team, he teaches mid-week Bible study, has a great pulpit presence and his love for the Lord shows in all he does. He finished Bible School with AFCMITC. Melvin was ordained under Grace in 2018. Grace welcomes Melvin and his lovely wife Tammy into ministry at Grace.
Joe & Barb Celentano
Pastors
Joe & Barb have servants hearts and it shows in all they do. He is part of the leadership in the Men's Ministry and speaks at Mid-week services. Barb works in several areas of the ministry at Grace and is much loved by all. They were ordained in 2025 as associate pastors in Grace.