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Our Leadership
Adam Shields - Senior Pastor

Rev. Adam Shields and his family came to Grace Presbyterian Church in July 2025, from Columbia, SC. He is a 2002 graduate of Carson-Newman College (now University) and then went on to receive his MDIV from Reformed Theological Seminary--Orlando (2006). He served in ministry in Oviedo, FL, Montgomery, AL and as a pastor with churches in Las Cruces, NM, Salisbury, MD, and Columbia, SC. He is married to his beautiful wife, Jessica, and they have three children who are wonderful gifts from the Lord: Emmaline, Isaac, and Hazel. He hails from the great state of Virginia, enjoys basketball and tennis, loves a variety of music, movies, and books, as well as a good meal and good conversations with friends. Adam feels privileged to serve as Senior Pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church, where God has called him to shepherd the flock by His Word and Spirit for His glory, the good of His Church, and the growth of His kingdom. He has the joy of preaching, teaching, and serving among the church family as well as shepherding and leading our elders and staff in serving our church.
email: adam@graceprez.org
Matthew Duraski - Assistant Pastor

Rev. Matthew Duraski was born in Mobile, AL, and raised in LaGrange, GA.
A graduate of Auburn University (Class of 2015), he completed his M.Div. from RTS Charlotte in 2020. For two years following his time in seminary, Matt was the solo pastor of Salem Presbyterian Church in Cherokee County, SC, before taking the call to Grace in February of 2023. Matt and his wife AmyLaura met at Auburn in 2014, and were married on December 3rd, 2016. Matt loves singing, reading, writing, video games, and spending time with his wife and their dog, Violet.
email: matt@graceprez.org
Brandy Smith - Office Manager

A native of the Greater Nashville area, Brandy started at Grace Presbyterian in May of 2014. Brandy is the wife of Kevin and mother of Nathan.
email: office@graceprez.org
Ruling Elders
Terry Gillis (Class of 2027)
Robert Harris (Class of 2027)
John Crow, Jr. (Class of 2025)
Scott McKee (Class of 2025)
Rick Bearden (Class of 2027)
Deacons
Eddie Davis (Class of 2027)
Jace Garrett (Class of 2025)
Matt Sharp (Class of 2025)
Phillip Smith (Class of 2025)
Chris Long (Class of 2027)
Bill Kinard (Class of 2027)
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