Vision
We are a family on mission, unique in people and purpose, devoted to the community.
We are a family on mission, unique in people and purpose, devoted to the community.
Mission
We fiercely love people with intentionality, helping every generation find and follow Jesus.
Core Values
We have fun here
We are invested in your future
We are involved in our community
We find unity in diversity
We live to give
We embrace excellence over perfection
We are led by the Word of God and Compassion
We fight for honor and respect
We are people of prayer
We are inspired by the Holy Spirit
We are invested in your future
We are involved in our community
We find unity in diversity
We live to give
We embrace excellence over perfection
We are led by the Word of God and Compassion
We fight for honor and respect
We are people of prayer
We are inspired by the Holy Spirit
Meet Our Staff
Senior Pastor
Pastor Rick Eddy
Pastor Rick takes responsibility in offering pastoral care and spiritual leadership to the church body. This includes teaching, management, preaching, and praying. Aside from Jesus, his wife Andrea, and his 2 children, his heart belongs to gold mining and red meat!
Favorite Bible Verse – Psalm 145:17
Executive Pastor
Pastor Dustin Szeluga
Pastor Dustin is responsible for implementing the vision that comes from the lead pastor. From staff to stage, what God has destined to be the vision of the church, is what he works at. He is organizationally gifted, ministry minded, and loves preaching unashamedly. Outside of Jesus and his family, Pastor Dustin’s two greatest passions are coaching people to success and doing nothing…like staring at the ocean or an open fire kinda nothing!
Favorite Bible verse – Colossians 3:1
Family Pastor
Pastor Nikki Szeluga
Pastor Nikki has been commissioned, with excellence, to stand on the watch-wall for the spiritual health of our next generation. She mentors our GloryKIDS and Rally Youth volunteers to teach a powerful curriculum, and helps inspire a safe environment for them all to explore their faith, and develop a stronger relationship with Jesus. She also provides guidance and counsel to parents and families in need. Among the things that Pastor Nikki loves the most, besides Jesus, are exploring anything creative, like baking, drawing, or painting, as well as camping and getting away with her family. However, her most favorite thing to do is play tabletop role playing games.
Favorite Bible verse – Psalms 23
Operations Pastor
Pastor Jeremy Flattley
Pastor Jeremy ensures the smooth and efficient operations of the church, through overseeing the daily activities, operations, and managing the business side of the church. His main passions are his faith and his family. He enjoys sports, either watching or playing them, video games, and is a self proclaimed fantasy football expert.
Favorite Bible verse – 2 Timothy 1:7
Pastoral Support
Specialist
Tom Purcell
Tom is a jack of all trades. He has an uncanny ability to fill in holes wherever he sees them. From Sunday morning services, to special events, to tasks that come up throughout the week, if anyone on staff needs help getting something done, Tom is the man to call. He’s also a phenomenal artist, don’t let his modesty fool you. After Jesus and his family, his passion is hosting BBQ’s and spending time with loved ones.
Favorite Bible verse – 1 Samuel 14:1-14
Admin & Creative
Director
Andrea Eddy
Andrea is married to Pastor Rick Eddy and they have two wonderful children. She oversees anything and everything administrative, and also provides leadership and direction for all creative needs across the church. She enjoys art, playing a variety of sports, watching crime dramas, and
will destroy you in a game of Clue!
Favorite Bible verse: Philippians 4:6
Favorite Bible verse: Philippians 4:6
Outreach
Coordinator
Rachel Purcell
Rachel coordinates, leads, and oversees our community outreach projects. She helps the love that we have for our community, shine through in a practical way. After Jesus and her family, her passions are teaching, farming, cooking, and using the red army to conquer all in Catan.
Favorite Bible verse – Psalms 34:7
Experience Director
Wes Browder
Wes helps ensure that every person who walks into the doors of Glory, is met with a smile and a warm hello, and feels the unconditional love of Jesus. He loves meeting new people and developing new friendships. If you’re reading this, then you already became best friends.
Favorite Bible verse – Hebrews 12:11
Hospitality Director
Steph Browder
Not only does Steph greet you with the biggest smile and brew an exceptional pot of coffee, but she ensures our Holy Grounds Café is squeaky clean and stocked with everything you need to start your morning off right, to be able to push past the distractions of the outside world, so you don’t miss the great things God has in store for you. Coffee and cleaning are her versions of therapy, so we know we have the right person for the job.
Favorite Bible verse – Ephesians 3:20
IT Director
Denise Duggan
We live in a world full of technology. Denise has the magic touch needed to ensure all things tech at Glory function as intended, so we don’t miss out on opportunities to get the good news about Jesus out to others. She is a resident cozy game aficionado and self-proclaimed IT wizard! We tend to agree.
Favorite Bible verse – James 4:12
Worship Director
Matt Duggan
Matt helps facilitate and lead the worship team, to create an environment that primes the hearts of the congregation members, in order to fully give praise to God on a higher level. He loves Jesus, his family, music, and picking up heavy objects repeatedly.
Favorite Bible verse – Judges 4:21
FOUNDERS
JOSEPH & NANCY CANGIOLOSI
DAVID & MARGI WINTERMUTE
These wonderful friends came together and started Glory Christian Fellowship in 1984. They gave us the foundation of GCF; Given to Worship, Commanded to preach the gospel, and Fellowship with the family of God. The vision God gave them for Glory, and their legacy continues on today.