Pastor Zach Klassen
Let me personally say “thank you” for taking this time to be on our website. I know there are lots of options in the world and in our community when it comes to churches. My guess is that you are trying to figure out more about our church and myself before you visit, and I do not blame you! So, I am glad you are here.
I have Oklahoma roots that are deep. I was born in Oklahoma City and now pastor the church I spent most of my childhood growing up in. I say that to say – my passion for people living in Oklahoma mirrors my upbringing. My desire for our community is to grow and thrive spiritually.
At the age of 5, I trusted in Jesus Christ to save my soul from Hell and forgive me of my sins. (By the way, that is the best decision anyone can make!) Upon graduating Skiatook High School in 2008, I enrolled at Heartland Baptist Bible College in the fall of that same year. In 2012, I graduated with a Bachelors in Biblical Studies from Heartland Baptist Bible College as God burdened me to return to Grace Baptist Church. From 2012-2014, I served as ministry intern under the leadership of previous pastor Bill Field. On September 7th, 2014, Grace Baptist Church called me to be the next pastor effective September 28th, 2014. As the pastorate changed hands, the transition was seamless which is a testimony to the continued hand of God upon Grace Baptist Church.
It is in this church that I also married my lovely wife, Mallory, in 2012. In 2013, we welcomed our son, Casen, into the world. Since then, God has also given us three girls: Callyn, Campbelle, and Carrigan.
These are exciting times to live in, and I am confident the Lord is going to use this church as a catalyst for hope in the greater Tulsa area. I would like to personally invite you to come join us in any of our weekly services or watch via livestream.
Gratefully,
Pastor Zach Klassen
Trey Graf
Youth/Music Director
I have Texas roots that are deep. I was born in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and lived across the street from Dallas Cowboy stadium for many years and thus am a avid Dallas Cowboys fan. I grew up in a pastor's home and from a young age saw first hand what it meant to love and serve God's people.
At the age of seven I realized I was in need of a Savior and I placed my faith and trust in Jesus Christ on a Sunday morning in Jr. Church. At the age of thirteen the Lord began to place upon my heart the desire to go into full-time ministry and serve Him with my life.
After graduating high school I enrolled in Heartland Baptist Bible College in the fall of 2019. I graduated from Heartland Baptist Bible College in the spring of 2023 with a Bachelors in Biblical Studies and Youth Ministry. It was in Bible College the Lord began to burden my heart specifically for teenagers. The Lord used a Youth Director to change my life's direction.
In the spring of 2023 I married my beautiful wife, Hannah. We then moved to Green Country and have been serving together at Grace Baptist Church since June 2023. We are excited about what God is doing at Grace Baptist Church and we feel privileged to serve along side so many wonderful people.
Chad Handy
Children's Director
I grew up in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area and I was raised in church my entire life. Yet, it was not until the age of fifteen that I accepted Jesus as my personal Savior. I felt God’s call to ministry at the age of nineteen and accepted that call. I attended Heartland Baptist Bible College in 2019, where I met my wife, Hannah. Hannah and I were married in 2020, and in 2021, we welcomed our son Kannon into the world.
The Lord brought us to Grace Baptist Church in the Spring of 2023 where we have been working in the children's ministry. We have loved working with the Children of Grace and helping them to grow in the Lord even at a young age.
I am an avid sports fan and my favorite teams are the Texas Longhorns and the St. Louis Cardinals!