Get to Know the Leadership Team
Meet the team who has leadership responsibility and
sets the vision of Grace Heights.
J.P. Morris
Lead Pastor / Elder
J.P. has served as the Lead Pastor at Grace Heights since 2010. He graduated from Texas A&M in 1999, and from Columbia Biblical Seminary within 2006. J.P. is married to Joanna, who is a practicing Pediatrician in Cumming. They have three boys Asher, Jed, and Quinn. J.P. is passionate about studying, preaching, and teaching God’s word, seeking to live and proclaim the glorious truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and considers it a great honor to love and serve Grace Heights as a pastor.
Jon Eric Woodward
Pastor of Care & Connection / Elder
Jon Eric has served in worship and pastoral care ministry for 35 years. He graduated from LSU with an Instrumental Music Education degree as well as from Dallas Theological Seminary with a MA in biblical studies and a masters degree from the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies. Jon Eric is married to Cindy, and they have 4 adult children. Jon Eric is passionate about making disciples who make disciples and seeing them grow as deeply grounded followers of Christ who make an impact locally and globally.
Rich Conrad
Elder
Rich and his wife, Anne, have been members of Grace Heights for the past five years. During that time, Rich has faithfully served in children’s ministry and participated in missional community groups.
Rich graduated from Purdue University and has been married to Anne since 1983. They have two children and seven grandchildren, and their family shares a strong heart for missions, including their son Rick, who serves as a missionary in Southern France.
DAN FITZPATRICK
ELDER
Dan relocated from the Chicago area in 2003 with his wife, Cindy, and two daughters. He and his wife now reside in the north Forsyth area. Dan has been active in various ministries since accepting Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior in his early 30s. Feel free to ask him about it!
Alan Smith
Elder
Born and raised in Atlanta, Alan’s Navy career and then work in the electrical utility industry led him around the globe, but God eventually brought him and his wife back to settle in North Georgia surrounded by four generations of family. No matter where they were physically, the Holy Spirit has continued to teach, test, bless, challenge, and sanctify their walk of faith. He has experienced life on five different continents and has learned that the sinful human condition, and the need for a savior is common to everyone. Alan is blessed to have the opportunity as an elder to apply what he has learned in the service to Christ’s church and the surrounding community, and to share the truth and hope of the gospel.
ANDY HALL
Youth Pastor
Since 2003, Andy has served in different pastoral roles at various churches. He earned his Master of Divinity from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2005. Currently, he is the Youth Pastor at Grace Heights. He has been leading our Youth Ministry since 2020.
We Don't Do This Alone
Our deacons and ministry team leaders are instrumental in carrying out the mission and values of our church.
Molly Owens
Children’s Director &
Director of Operations
Katherine Bruce
Children’s Coordinator
Brad and Christy Beasley
Music Directors
