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Church Leaders

Brian Ray- Elder
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Brian D. Ray is an elder at GCRC. Raised in Oregon, his academic degrees reflect the story of his lifelong fondness of God’s creation, animals. His amazing wife, Betsy, was a grand change in his life after they met in Portland, moved around a bit, and then came back to Oregon in the late 1970s. The Lord has blessed them with eight children and so far twelve grandchildren. Some of his favorite things are to be with Betsy, watch his swirling and vivacious children and grandchildren at parties, study and talk with his church family, poke around his and Betsy’s small farm, and hunting. Brian is the founder and president of the National Home Education Research Institute. His B.S. in biology is from the University of Puget Sound, his M.S. in zoology is from Ohio University, and his Ph.D. in science education is from Oregon State University.


Daniel Hastings- Elder

Dan was born in Kansas City, Missouri spending most of his growing up years in Southern California and Eugene, Oregon where his father was a pastor. After high school and a brief attempt at college he joined the Army for 8 years attaining the rank of Sergeant graduating from the Defense Language Institutes in Monterey, California and Washington D.C. He worked as a translator for 1st Calvary Division and 10th Special Forces Group. After leaving the military he became an avid reader of the Puritans and Reformers which greatly fueled his belief in God’s sovereignty over all His works. Dan served as an Elder at First Baptist Church in Broadus, Montana and Grace Community Fellowship in Chappell, Nebraska, which he helped plant in 2006. Dan and his wife, Susan, first met at church when they were 8 & 9 years old, where his father pastored & Susan’s father was the chairman of the elder board. In 2013 they reunited and married. They are blessed with two children, Clayton 15, and Lucy 13. They live and serve at Aldersgate Camp & Retreat Center in Turner, OR.



Luke Nachtigal- Deacon
Luke was born and raised in Salem, Oregon. Luke is a professional house painter by trade. He is married to Anita and they have four boys Lucas, Henry, Peter, and Hudson. They enjoy hiking and beach trips as a family. The Lord saved Luke in 2013 when, by God’s providence, he was invited to attend a service at Gracious Cross Reformed Church and the Spirit of God through the preaching of His Word confronted him of his sinfulness and showed him the glory of Jesus Christ. Luke and Anita were transferred from the kingdom of darkness into the Kingdom of Christ, baptized, and have been growing in sanctification through the gracious work of the Triune God by the lovely means of this local church. It is his great honor to serve the Lord Jesus and His body, Gracious Cross Reformed Church, as a deacon.
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Rick J Roemer -Deacon
Rick was born in southern California, but has been an Oregonian all of his adult life.  Although raised in a Catholic home, God revealed the truth of His sovereign grace and unmerited mercy during his college years.  He graduated with a finance degree and has worked in banking and as a self-employed financial advisor for more than 40 years.  Rick enjoys hiking, photography, and traveling.  He and his wife Sarah enjoy spending time with their 4 grandchildren.  Rick and Sarah became members at Gracious Cross in 2017.  God brought them from a large Salem church where they served for over 30 years.  Rick believes the church’s primary focus should be the teaching and practicing of God’s word rather than striving to be relevant to the culture.  He believes that all Christians are saved to serve and considers it a blessing to serve Christ as a deacon at Gracious Cross Reformed Church. 

We Would Love to Have You Visit!


Service 

Sunday 10am
4132 Devonshire Ct NE, Salem, OR 97305

Telephone

(971)239-5722

Email

Mail
info@graciouscross.org
PO Box 2642
​Salem, OR 97308
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