"For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to Him be the glory forever. Amen"
Elders
Elders
Aaron Beardmore
Aaron graduated from Asbury College, Wilmore, KY in 2000 with a degree in Secondary Mathematics Education. He began his teaching career at our Christian School In the fall of 2000 where he continued to teach for the next five years. In July of 2003, Aaron married his wife, Amanda, and they have three children. In 2007 Aaron began teaching mathematics at Boiling Springs High School where he is currently employed. Aaron was elected to the Board of Elders in 2008.
Paul Beardmore
Paul grew up and was saved while at Grace Baptist Church, becoming a member in 2000 following his baptism. He graduated from West Shore Christian Academy, where he met his wife, Becca. He then received his bachelors and master’s degrees in history from Shippensburg University. Paul is currently the Vice President of the Christian School Association of Greater Harrisburg. He was elected to the Elder Board in 2021. Paul and Becca have three sons.
Phil Garman
Phil became a member of Grace Baptist Church in 1977. He has served as an ex officio board member for our Christian School and began leading our Junior High Youth Group in 1987. Phil and his wife Carol continued working with our Junior and Senior High youth until 2007. He was elected to the Board of Elders in 2002. Phil and Carol have three children and nine grandchildren.
Steve Newell
Steve has attended Grace Baptist Church from a young age and graduated from its Christian School. He is married to Renee and they have been blessed with three daughters. Steve also serves on the board of The Christian School of Grace Baptist Church. Steve has been a teacher in the public school system since the year 2000 and began serving on the board of elders in 2025.
Michael Van Grouw
Mike was saved and baptized as a teenager in a Reformed Baptist church in New Jersey. He graduated from Grove City College in 1997. Before entering graduate school to become a Physician Assistant, he studied at Westminster Theological Seminary for one year. Mike was elected to the elder board in 2010. Mike and his wife, Rachel, have four children and several grandchildren.