Brad was raised in Berwick, PA in a Christian home, and at the age of six his Dad had the opportunity to lead him into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. After graduating from Berwick Area High School (1998), Brad attended Word of Life Bible Institute in Schroon Lake, NY. After Word of Life (1998-99) Brad went on to study at Philadelphia Biblical University (1999-2002) where he received a bachelor's degree in Bible.  After graduating from PBU, Brad served for two years as youth pastor in Williamsport, PA. Brad met his wife Kim while attending PBU and they were married in June of 2004. Kim is also a graduate of PBU (2004); she graduated with two bachelor's degrees, one in Bible and one in Early Childhood Education. In 2005, Brad and Kim moved to Berkeley County as Brad began serving as a staff pastor at IBC. Brad had various leadership roles during his 15 years on the pastoral staff. Brad and Kim are the parents of three daughters, Elianna Grace, Emily Faith, and Eryn Joy. In August 2020 Brad launched out to plant Grace Church. He is passionate about clear and compelling teaching of God’s word and leading people as they grow in grace. The Heacock family enjoy camping, swimming, days at the beach, good food, and the company of friends.

Josh grew up in and around West Virginia, calling the Kanawha Valley “home” for most of his grade school years. He trusted in Jesus at a young age under the nurture of Christian parents and was baptized at nine years old. Since that time, Josh’s life has been a journey of growth and discipleship in learning to follow Jesus daily. Upon moving to the Eastern Panhandle in 2005, Josh and his family joined Independent Bible Church. After high school, he completed a bachelor’s degree in Bible from Baptist Bible College (PA) and returned to IBC to serve in the capacity of Middle School Coordinator. In March 2012 he accepted the call to be IBC’s Pastor of Student Ministries, a position he held until being commissioned with Grace Church in August 2020. In March of 2014 Josh was blessed to marry Joy, an Eastern Panhandle native, who has been his companion and support in life and ministry. In 2022, the Lord blessed them with a daughter, their Miracle Rose. Josh loves school. He has continued his education with degrees from Biola University in California and Union School of Theology in Wales. He is presently a research student with Vrije University of Amsterdam. Josh and Joy love to explore small towns, camp and hike in the mountains, attend classical music concerts, and watch baseball. Josh also spends as much time as possible in the company of a cup of coffee and a good book.

Zach grew up in the tri-state area, calling Martinsburg home for most of his life. Growing up in a Christian home, Zach accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at the age of four. Graduating from high school in 2018, Zach attended Appalachian Bible College (ABC) where he received two bachelor’s degrees: one in Bible and Theology and the other in Youth and Family Ministry with Biblical Counseling. After graduating in May of 2021, Zach served in a church as the family pastor near Bedford, PA, beginning in August of 2021. During this time, Zach would marry his wife Charity in December of 2021. A fellow graduate of ABC, Charity graduated in December of 2021 with two bachelor’s degrees as well: one in Bible and Theology and the other Interdisciplinary with a focus in Youth and Family Ministry and Elementary Education. Zach and Charity then moved back to Zach’s hometown where he began serving on staff as the family pastor of Grace Church in October of 2022. Zach and Charity are eagerly waiting for the birth of their first child in December of 2023. Some activities Zach and Charity enjoy are watching movies, eating good food, drinking coffee, and hiking.