Staff
KEN & SHEILA LOVE | SENIOR LEADERS
Ken and Sheila love the wonder of knowing the Lord and walking with others in His Kingdom. Being a part of GraceRiver church is so special. The people are amazing, kind, passionate lovers of God. Over the years the GraceRiver family has discovered destiny, hope and the wonder of knowing the God who created us and redeemed us.
They have one daughter and son in law who bring delight and laughter into their lives. They enjoy travel, learning, golf and most of all relationships.
GraceRiver has a unique calling. Spiritual Presence is our foundation, knowing the Lord and experiencing His Presence. Powerful Relationships shapes how we love and live scripture. Catalyzing Priests is the wonder of discovering calling and destiny, experiencing the amazement of being people God chooses and uses.
GraceRiver is an incredible community. We hope you discover this same reality for you and those you love!
THOMAS & CANDACE DUNN | YOUTH & CHILDREN | SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Thomas & Candace Dunn are Florida natives and high school sweethearts. They have two wonderful kids, Tommy & Julie. They have been part of GraceRiver since 2010 and volunteered in the Children's Ministry and eventually were invited to join the Staff as Youth & Children's Pastors. Thomas has a background in Theater and is a very engaging communicator and leader. He has performed all over at places like SeaWorld and Universal Studios. Candace is a nurse and has a huge passion for helping people. Together they are an amazing team and GraceRiver is blessed to have them in our church family.
Johnny & AManda Chambers WORSHIP | TECH | SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Johnny has lived in Orlando his whole life and moved to the Lake Nona area in 2009. He and his wife, Amanda, made GraceRiver their home in 2011 and a few years later welcomed their daughters, Macy and Sophie, to the family. They all genuinely just like to be together, whether watching movies, having nerf battles or going to the gym. Johnny's assignment outside of GraceRiver is in pharmaceutical sales. The Lord has used music and worship as a way of sharing His heart with Johnny, he started playing piano after attending a piano concert as an 18 year old. It was clear early in that journey that playing the keys was to be set apart for the Lord.
Phillip & Janann Woody Extension | Equipping | SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM
In 2006, Phil & Janann moved to Orlando to help launch Grace River Church and have joyfully made the area home ever since, working, serving, and raising their family here. Their family—affectionately known as The Woodpile—includes three adult sons, two daughters-in-law, and two grandchildren who bring them great joy. Phil also coaches at CrossFit Broken Chains, and Janann serves as a dean at Liberty Middle School. Phillip and Janann carry a deep passion for extending the culture of God’s Kingdom by equipping and empowering believers to discover and live out their God-given calling.