Our Team
Pastor Casey Pitchford
Pastor Casey grew up in Marissa, Illinois, and graduated from Lincoln Christian University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Preaching degree. He then served as the associate pastor of the First Baptist Church in Benton, Illinois. He graduated seminary in spring of 2020 with a Master of Divinity. He became the associate pastor of Forever Grace Church in 2020. He was named lead pastor of Forever Grace in 2024.
Contact Pastor Casey at:
pastorcasey@forevergracechurch.com
Pastor Gary Sims
Pastor Gary has been with Forever Grace Church since 2016. He has strong roots in the community around him and an even stronger faith in the God he serves. Together he and his wife, Vicki, have seven children. After serving as senior pastor for over 7 years, he has taken a step back in 2024, but remains heavily involved at Forever Grace Church as the connection Pastor.
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Board of Directors
Janet Bechman
Bill Blevins
Josh Jarvis
Dan McFatridge
Austin Sims