Meet the Staff

Name: Richard Hann (Rick)

Family: Wife, Janet, & 2 children: Eric – 26, Janelle – 22

Ministry: Senior Pastor.

Education: BA from Biola University & an Masters of Divinity from Talbot Theological Seminary.

How long have you been at Grace? - 10 years.

What’s your favorite food? Cheese enchiladas.

What’s your favorite activity/past time/hobby? - RC Gliders.

Where is your favorite place to go for vacation? - The beach or mountains.

What is your talent? Woodworking, guitar, harmonica, talking like “Yacky Doodle”.

Name: Eric Evans

Family: My wife Jennifer and I have been married for 25 years and have 3 wonderful children.

Ministry: Eric Evans has led numerous churches and special events in worship. As a worship leader Eric sets himself apart by playing flute, EWI (a unique sounding electronic woodwind instrument that can play many sounds), singing and alto sax. He began to be involved with Church Music programs as a featured performer. For two years Eric was a featured soloist in “The Living Christmas Tree” at Skyline Wesleyan church in San Diego where John Maxwell was Pastor.

Education: Trinity Seminary… Currently finishing Bachelors in Biblical Studies, Mojave College, Lake Havasu, AZ, Grossmont College, El Cajon, Ca Has Recieved cetificates of completion from GCC Telecommunications, GCC Graphic Design and the Recording Institute of America

How long have you been at Grace? - Begining my 5th year.

What’s your favorite food? - Mexican Food of course…

What’s your favorite activity/past time/hobby? - Getting away with Jennifer on a weekend and or family on a trip.

Where is your favorite place to go for vacation? - Seaside/Cannon Beach Oregon or Hawaii

What is your talent? - I have a passion to see people use their gifts to glorify our Lord, and see them grow in their personal journey with Jesus Christ. In addition I love to build ministry teams! Ro 14:19 says, “…let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up.

My name is Ryan Caudill and I'm originally from Turlock California. I'm married to my lovely wife of over ten years, Katie, and together we have three wonderful children, Bethany, Ian and Ashlynn. I've been serving students and their families in various ministry settings for almost a decade and continue to enjoy it! I graduated from Trinity College of the Bible with a BA in Theology and have a MA in Theological Studies from Liberty Theological Seminary. My family has been with Grace Church for over 2 years and we anticipate growing with the church family for many years to come. My favorite food is Mexican, we love to eat at El Jardin's and Chevy's here in Elk Grove. Our favorite place to go on vacation is the Northern Coastline of California, Oregon and Washington. My favorite past time is going places with my family and giving my kids great experiences and memories!

Name: Janet Hann

Family: I've been VERY happily married to Rick for 29 years. We have two awesome, grown children and an awesome daughter-in-law. Eric, and his wife, Alexa, live in Southern California and are going into the movie business. Janelle is finishing school at Biola University in Southern California.

Ministry: I have been doing Children's Ministries for a career for a few years,but as a volunteer, I started teaching Sunday School when I was in Junior High School. I STILL LOVE IT!

Education: I have a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from California State University, Fullerton and an Elementary Teaching Credential. I have taught both public and Christian school for over 15 years. I've attended numerous conferences for Children's Ministries.

How long have you been at Grace? - I've been at Grace for 10 years.

What's your favorite food? - Just One? Ice Cream or chocolate, or both together (like a black and tan sundae). I also like Mexican food and a great salad bar.

What's your favorite activity/past time/hobby? - I love traveling, gardening, camping, fishing, photography, and spending time with my kids.

Where is your favorite place to go for vacation? - I dream of going to Tahiti, but I love Disneyland, Hawaii, Grand Tetons,Lake Tahoe, missions (anywhere), ANYWHERE!!! I love to travel.

What is your talent? - I know how to have FUN!!!!!!!! :) I can whistle through my teeth .

Name: Lynn Stender

Family: 3 children: Douglas, Mackenzie & Rebecca.

Ministry: Working with children.

Education: BA in Psychology.

How long have you been at Grace? - 4 Years.

What’s your favorite food? - Prime Rib.

What’s your favorite activity/past time/hobby? - Going on adventures with my kids.

Where is your favorite place to go for vacation? - Somewhere tropical.

What is your talent? - Finding the positive and the good in every situation.

Name: Cheryl Morton

Family: Husband: Ted , we have been married 29 years!

Ministry: Worship (My greatest passion!) & Small Groups

Education: B.A. Zoology, UC Berkeley; Masters Degree Marine Invertebrate Biology & Ecology , San Jose State

How long have you been at Grace? 14 years

What’s your favorite food? Chocolate, Mexican Food, salads

What’s your favorite activity/past time/hobby? Jogging, mountain biking, hiking, gardening, traveling, tide pooling.

Where is your favorite place to go for vacation? Australia, Yosemite & Lake Tahoe.

What is your talent? Tap dancing, hopefully singing – a little J , multitasking!

Name: Paula Dean

Family: I am married to Ron and we have 4 adult children and 5 grandchildren.

Ministry: Music ministry, for the most part.

Education: Completed 1 year of college.

How long have you been at Grace? We are charter members so I have been at Grace since October, 1968.

What’s your favorite food? French fries, steak and pizza.

What’s your favorite activity/past time/hobby? I love to read Christian romance books and I love baseball.

Where is your favorite place to go for vacation? Wherever I don’t have to cook or do housework – I love staying in a hotel with a free continental or full breakfast provided.

What is your talent? I love to play the piano.