"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.
Noah Burchard
Noah was born and raised in the Shenandoah Valley. The Lord has blessed Noah and his wife, Jenna, with three daughters and two sons. He received a Master of Arts degree from Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary in 2025 and currently works as the accounting department head for a glass manufacturing plant in Carlisle. Noah was elected to the elder board at the end of 2025.
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.
Jeff Oliver
Jeff was born and raised in England and was converted to Christ at age eleven. After twenty years in business, he was called to the Gospel Ministry. He received a MDiv at Westminster Seminary, California, following which he served as Pastor of Grace Reformed Baptist Church, in Placerville, California until November 2024. In February 2025, Grace Baptist Church invited Jeff to come to serve as Interim Pastor, following which in August 2025 the church called Jeff to be a full-time, Pastor.
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 five children and several grandchildren.