Our Vision and Story...
"As Christ followers at GracePointe, we are called to bless others with the grace we have received so we can point them to Jesus."
Our goal is to create a community of love, support, and fellowship for all ages as we "Make Christlike Disciples in the Nations!"
GracePointe began in December 1937 as the Queensborough Church of the Nazarene. In 1969, the church purchased our current property on Pines Road under the name of Huntington Park Church of the Nazarene. The church merged with Werner Park Church in 1988 and in 2009, took the name GracePointe Church of the Nazarene with the goal of reaching our community in Shreveport-Bossier.
Our goal is to create a community of love, support, and fellowship for all ages as we "Make Christlike Disciples in the Nations!"
GracePointe began in December 1937 as the Queensborough Church of the Nazarene. In 1969, the church purchased our current property on Pines Road under the name of Huntington Park Church of the Nazarene. The church merged with Werner Park Church in 1988 and in 2009, took the name GracePointe Church of the Nazarene with the goal of reaching our community in Shreveport-Bossier.
Today, our faith family remains committed to serving God by serving one another and our community. We believe that the best thing we can do with the grace we have received is to give it away. We do that through our worship and discipleship gatherings, investing in the next generation of believers through our kids' and student ministries, and partnering with organizations like the Northwest Louisiana Food Bank to serve our community.
The Church of the Nazarene is the largest denomination in the classical Wesleyan-Holiness tradition. The doctrine that distinguishes the Church of the Nazarene and other Wesleyan denominations from most other Christian denominations is that of entire sanctification. Nazarenes believe that God calls Christians to a life of holy living that is marked by an act of God, cleansing the heart from original sin and filling the individual with love for God and humankind. You can learn more about the Church of the Nazarene and what we believe HERE.
The Church of the Nazarene is the largest denomination in the classical Wesleyan-Holiness tradition. The doctrine that distinguishes the Church of the Nazarene and other Wesleyan denominations from most other Christian denominations is that of entire sanctification. Nazarenes believe that God calls Christians to a life of holy living that is marked by an act of God, cleansing the heart from original sin and filling the individual with love for God and humankind. You can learn more about the Church of the Nazarene and what we believe HERE.
Meet the team.
We recognize all believers are called to minister to all people. (1 Pet 2:5,9-10) We also affirm Christ calls some men and women to a specific and public ministry even as He chose and ordained His 12 apostles.
Danny Rester
Interim Pastor
Pastor Danny joined GracePointe in 2004. He served as Worship Leader for a few years until becoming Associate Pastor in 2014. He was ordained in 2020. Danny is a high school science teacher in addition to his pastoral role at GracePointe. He and his wife, Valinda have three daughters, Jeralyn, Jaylie and Joy, and one son, Jaryd, as well as two sons-in-love, Kheyon and Jimmy, and a beautiful granddaughter, Ginny Kate. Danny enjoys playing the piano, traveling, reading, and solving crossword puzzles. Danny assumed the role of Interim Pastor at the end of August, 2025, and joins the rest of the GracePointe congregation in praying for God's will and wisdom in finding a new Lead Pastor.
Emily Taylor
Associate Pastor
Pastor Emily came to know Christ as her Savior
at the age of ten. She felt a call to ministry at the
age of fourteen and went on to pursue that call at
Trevecca Nazarene University. Pastor Emily has been serving at GracePointe since 2013, and was ordained in 2021. She is currently working full-time outside of church while also serving our student and media ministries. Emily earned
her bachelor's degree through Northwest Nazarene
University in 2025. She has three children, Toby, Malachi, and
Leah.
at the age of ten. She felt a call to ministry at the
age of fourteen and went on to pursue that call at
Trevecca Nazarene University. Pastor Emily has been serving at GracePointe since 2013, and was ordained in 2021. She is currently working full-time outside of church while also serving our student and media ministries. Emily earned
her bachelor's degree through Northwest Nazarene
University in 2025. She has three children, Toby, Malachi, and
Leah.
Serenity Love
Youth Ministry Intern
Serenity joined our ministry team in 2023 after receiving
her district minister's license. She is interning in our youth
department, focusing on youth development and The Arts
in dance and drama. Serenity has a passion for the Lord and
sharing His love with others. While working full-time outside
the church, she is also pursuing a course of study in ministry.
her district minister's license. She is interning in our youth
department, focusing on youth development and The Arts
in dance and drama. Serenity has a passion for the Lord and
sharing His love with others. While working full-time outside
the church, she is also pursuing a course of study in ministry.
Kevin McCoy
IT & Media Coordinator
Kevin heads up our IT/Media/Tech ministry. He has a talent for organizing, teaching, and implementing all things media related! Kevin loves to serve in the church in various other ministries, with the desire to offer himself in the service of "Kingdom" building. He has served in various other ministries over the years and in many different capacities and has brought with him a wealth of knowledge.
Kristy Smith
Custodian
Kristy grew up attending GracePointe . She went to Northwestern State University and earned a degree in nursing. Kristy serves as our part-time custodian and works full-time in the elder care field. She has two adult children, Danny and Suzanna, and a cute little grandson. Kristy loves animals!
David Craig
Former Lead Pastor
Pastor David began his journey as our Lead Pastor in June, 2011. Prior to coming to Shreveport, he has served in Texas, Pennsylvania, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. His call since high school has been to serve Jesus for a lifetime in ministry. He is married to Dawn and they have two sons, Caleb (Sarah) and Adam, and one grandson. Pastor David resigned in August, 2025, but plans to continue ministry in the SBC area.
