Staff at Grace Church

Pastor Ted Youker

Senior pastor

Pastor Ted has a passion for carefully unpacking the truths of Scripture. He has served in various Pastoral and Ministry roles over the years. Ted is passionate about missionary work and has a heart for lost people. He has three children and five grandchildren. In his free time he enjoys hunting, fishing, and a guitar is never more than an arms length away.

Pastor Joseph Mullen
Family Pastor

Pastor Joseph is called to provide pastoral counseling to individuals, couples and families. He has a lengthy history of holding licensed clinical positions and is a graduate of Saint John’s University and Saint Cloud University. He has a Master’s Degree in community psychology with a strong emphases in family counseling. Pastor Joseph has been married to his amazing wife Angela for over twenty years, They have two awesome children. In his spare time, Joseph enjoys time with his family. When there is a lull in the farm projects, you might find him somewhere trekking deep in the woods or out on a lake looking for a lost walleye. 

Donna Youker
Administrative Assistant

Donna Youker run the behind the scenes of the church. She is the administrative assistant of the church. She also teaches children’s church during the services. While throughout her we she stays busy teaching the preschoolers for the churches local homeschool co-op. In her free time she enjoys reading, doing jigsaw puzzles, and being out on the lake fishing.

Tom Casey
Executive Administrator

Tom Casey oversees the daily operations of the campuses. He is responsible for the financial reporting, payroll, and special events. He makes sure there are enough volunteers weekly for church along with making sure it is all setup properly. He has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Minnesota School of Business and an advanced degree in biblical studies from Faith Bible Institute. He worked in the hospitality business for over 20 years, overseeing special events. He also worked as a staff accountant. When he isn’t working, he loves to spend time with his family. God has blessed him with a wonderful and loving wife, Hannah, for over 30 years. Along with three adult children and their spouses, along with ten grandchildren.