Dr. Christopher Jones
Pastor for Teaching & Leadership
Chris and his family joined Grace Community in 2017. Chris is married to Alisa, his college sweetheart. They have two fun, sweet daughters, Elisabeth and Tori Jane. They also own two playful golden retrievers, Buttercup and Fezzik. Chris is passionate about following Christ through promoting discipleship, biblical exposition, and leadership development. He graduated from SEBTS in 2011 with his M.Div. and in 2019 with a Ph.D. in biblical studies. He has served pastorally in Louisiana and North Carolina. Chris loves to spend time with his family and enjoys reading, golf, fishing, and coaching his daughters’ sports teams.
Jared Snead
Pastor for Discipleship & Worship
Jared is married to Victoria, and they have 3 daughters: Evangeline, Lucy, and Eisley. He is passionate about leading worship and seeing God’s people grow in their walk with Jesus. Jared received salvation early in life and was called to full time vocational ministry shortly after college. He has served in various roles in different churches in the areas of worship, missions, evangelism, and discipleship. Jared began as Pastor of Discipleship and Worship at Grace Community Baptist Church in August 2023. He received his M.Div. in Christian Ministry from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2018. Jared loves to spend time with his wife and family, play guitar, read, and he enjoys all things Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Indiana Jones, and the MCU.
Tom Collins
Elder
Stanley Lankadasari
Elder
Stanley and his wife, Satya, were born and raised in the southern part of India. They have been married for 6 years and have two little boys. He graduated with a Master’s in computers and software engineering. Stanley literally grew up in a church in India and decided to follow Jesus at age 15. As a Christian, he felt compelled to share the gospel to those younger than him and has led Sunday school and young adults Bible study. Stanley and Satya have been part of Grace since 2010. Stanley is passionate about prayer and is called to intercede for God’s people and the furthering of God’s kingdom as well as praying for the salvation of those he comes across during his daily commute. He also loves to read, drive, and cook for his wife.
Kevin Larson
Elder
Julie Newton
Children’s Director
Julie has been married to her high school sweetheart, Devin, for 23 years. They have one daughter, Ariel, who was homeschooled through high school and currently attends Brightpoint Community College. Julie loves science and taught middle school and high school science at a local homeschool co-op for 6 years, while her daughter was still in school. Julie came to know the Lord in middle school at Perkins Baptist Church. She loves working with children of all ages, she led Storytime and planned many programs at the Goochland Library for 6 years before having her daughter. At her previous church, Julie directed VBS for many years and taught kids church weekly. She likes managing schedules, planning children’s events, and working with a team. She has served in the Grace Children’s Ministry since 2019. Before coming to Grace, she was the Children’s Ministry Leader for 9 years as well as the Administrative Assistant for 9 years at her former church, where she was a member for 18 years. She enjoys watching college football cheering on her favorite team with her husband and spending time with family.
Brenda Burnett
Office Manager
Brenda and her husband Paul met at their church in northern Virginia and have been married for 36 years. They have two children – Rachel, lives in the Raleigh, NC area with her husband Justin and three daughters, and a son, Daniel who lives west of Richmond. Brenda has been part of Grace for over 25 years and has served in children’s and youth ministry and participated in mission trips to Honduras and Asia. She currently serves as our Office Manager. She came to know Christ in elementary school and loves serving in the local church and helping to equip people in their everyday lives in Christ. Brenda loves spending time with her family, most anything that has to do with, on, or in the water, local history, and cooking/baking for others.