We love our Grants Pass Church Family, We love this beautiful area, and most of all we love our God!
We get together every Saturday morning to study the Word of God, seeking renewal. We work together as one Body of Christ, striving for a church community that is non-exclusive, safe, and reflective of God’s love.
In beautiful northern Grants Pass, you can find us on Ninth St with plenty of seating and parking. You’ll find people from a diversity of backgrounds, from casual to formal in dress. Come as you are!
Right across the parking lot you’ll see our Dorcas Community Services and thrift store, as well as the Better Living Center, with most activities and programming open to the public. You’ll also see the Better Life Broadcasting Network, a Christian TV station serving Oregon, Washington, California, Nevada, and more.
Sabbath School (Bible Study) begins at 9:30 a.m., with a variety of classes for all ages, stages and focuses. Church worship service begins at 10:50 a.m., followed by a vegetarian potluck lunch.
Pastoral Staff:
Edward Nelson, Senior Pastor
Pastor Edward Nelson grew up in a loving Christian home and loved learning about God and His Word. In his teenage years, he thought about how he could have been born Buddhist, Muslim, Animist or atheist. There was a need to discover objective truth—not just embrace a subjective cultural or family religion.
Pastor Nelson graduated from Armona Union Academy. He went on to complete his BS in engineering at Walla Walla University and his MDiv from Andrews University.
He met Heidi Coupland while an Associate Pastor of the Grants Pass Seventh-day Adventist Church. They were married in 2012 and their daughter, Darci, was born in 2018. The Nelsons enjoy traveling, gardening, and trying new foods.
Pastor Nelson was lead pastor at the Whipple Creek Adventist Church in Ridgefield, Washington, for ten years. The Lord called the Nelson family back to Grants Pass late in 2021, and we are excited for their ministry.
Pastor Nelson has a deep desire to understand and experience the power of the resurrected Christ in His life through faith. He wants others to have a deep and abiding trust experience in Jesus Christ through the gift of the Holy Spirit and daily surrender. He desires God’s people to learn to seek His face daily and receive the outpouring of the latter rain which will enable them to be witnesses of God’s love and mercy to those around them.
Kii Morse, Church Secretary
Likely the first face you’ll see after walking in the door, Kii has served this church since May 2017. She is known for her warmth and smile, ministering to everyone she meets while managing day-to-day responsibilities of the church office.
Kii comes to us with 29 years of administrative experience. She managed the family bed and breakfast in Hawaii and spent several years as a receptionist. “But after working for many years in the secular world, it is nice to work with such nice people here.”
Her favorite Bible verse is Proverbs 3:5, an important reminder to always trust in the Lord. She tries to live by these words daily.
Chuck Austin, Bible Worker
Chuck Austin has been our longtime Bible Worker, and we feel blessed to have him and his wife Alta in our church family. In his years of service, Chuck makes an impact wherever he goes. He is continually reaching out to people at home, in the hospital, and in the community. He particularly loves to facilitate Bible studies, helping lead souls to Jesus.
After moving to Grants Pass in the early 1990s, Chuck still worked in the printing industry and Alta served as our former church secretary. Chuck eventually felt called into the ministry. Chuck and Alta raised two sons. In December, 2017, they became grandparents for the first time. The Austins make the most of every moment they can with family and friends. “Semiretirement” keeps them busy but joyful.
Chuck is available for Bible studies, or to answer your questions. He would love to hear your story and make time to pray with you. You can call the church office to contact him.
