Bart Hodgson
PASTOR ELDER
Bart Hodgson has been in ministry for over thirty years. It all began when he was at the University of Arkansas getting an Architecture degree and working at Fellowship Bible Church. His ministry journey has taken his family to Louisiana, Colorado, Texas, Missouri, Oregon and Washington. Bart has served in various church roles: youth pastor, worship pastor, lead pastor, executive pastor, and church planter. Bart attended Denver Seminary where he received his MA in Counseling and his MDIV. Most recently, Bart planted Grace Covenant reformed Baptist Church in Tontitown AR.
Bart is married to Kristen whose main love was raising their three children. But around those child rearing years, she worked as an elementary teacher, a photographer, and in development for non-profits. Their children are Hannah, Carmen and Isaac. They now have three grandchildren, Beau, Emmett and Margaret and a new one on the way.
Bart loves fellowship, good coffee, hates pineapple on pizza, and is the fixer of all things. Kristen loves connecting with others, learning animal husbandry, and most of all, playing with her grandchildren. Together they are raising sheep, rabbits, chickens, guinea fowl and bees at Hodgson Hill Farm.
Bill Downing
DEACON
Bill and Stacie Downing are founding members. Previously Bill served as a Deacon at Covenant Baptist Church and has used his gifts and skills to help plant Grace Covenant. His technical expertise ensures that our Sunday morning services run smoothly, while his administrative abilities help keep the church organized and our members serving together effectively according to their unique gifts. Beyond these responsibilities, Bill also enjoys fostering fellowship within the church family, regularly organizing golf outings with members of Covenant Baptist Church.
Joe Price
DEACON
Joe and and his wife, Tessa, were the first members to join after Grace Covenant was officially planted. Joe leads in our liturgy and even, on occasion, worship. He is also the resident Deacon of Security (trademark pending) and enjoys a good book.
David Shrift
DEACON
David is the newest addition to our church leadership team. He brings an infectious laugh, a genuine love for the church, and a deep knowledge of theology and church history. And, like Bart, he's always ready with a well-timed Nacho Libre quote.