Church Staff

Jeremy Vickers - lead Pastor Reverend Jeremy Vickers joined Grace UMC on June 27, 2004. Jeremy was mentored by Bob Farr, GUMC founding pastor, and has always wanted to "have a chance at Grace". He received his Bachelors of Philosophy and Religion from Southwestern College in 1996 and his Master of Divinity from St. Paul School of Theology in 2000. Jeremy has served as the Associate Pastor at Harrisonville UMC, and as Pastor at Epworth UMC and Goodwill Chapel UMC in Sedalia. He was ordained in 2003. Grace UMC is thrilled to welcome Reverend Jeremy Vickers to our family.

Hubert Neth- pastor

Debbie Boedeker - Administrative Assistant

BS in Business and Computer Science from Baker University in 1984. MBA from Rockhurst in 1987. Teacher certification from CMSU 1994. Sonshine Preschool Director from 1998-2002

Sharon Owen - Music Director

Sharon is originally from Joplin, Missouri. She received a Bachelors Degree in Music Education from SBU, a Masters from PSU in Choral Conducting and a Specialist Degree in Administration from UMKC. She taught high school choral for 21 years, served as a music evangelist with her brother for several years and currently acts as Assistant Principal at Ray-Pec High School. Not only is Sharon an amazing Choir Director, but she is also an accomplished musician and vocalist. She has had 3 pieces published including "Jesus Paid It All" which includes piano, strings and voice as well as many other pieces that she has not officially published but shares with the congregation at Grace.

Loren Bridge- Pianist and Praise Team Leader

Nancy Peace - Son Shine Preschool Director

Lee and Stephanie Smith- Directors Of Student Ministries