Pastor Danny joined GracePointe in 2004. He served as Worship Leader for a few years until becoming Associate Pastor in 2014. He earned a bachelor's degree in Church Music from Louisiana College (now Louisiana Christian University) and an Master's of Education in Educational Leadership from LSUS, and was ordained as an Elder in the Church of the Nazarene in 2020 after completing the Nazarene Course of Study.  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.

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 in Christian Ministry through Northwest Nazarene University in 2025. She has three children, Toby, Malachi, and Leah.  

 Serenity joined our ministry team in 2023 after receiving
 her district minister's license. She has served in our worship and youth ministries, and is developing our congregational care ministry. 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 in preparation for ordination.  

Temporary Office Administrator

Valinda began serving as Temporary Office Administrator in September, 2025. She is married to Pastor Danny and they have four grown children, two sons-in-love, and a beautiful granddaughter.  Valinda serves as a teacher in addition to her service to GracePointe. She enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.

Jeralyn serves in our Children's and Worship ministries in addition to her roles in the community as the Director of the Academy for the Arts and teaching elementary music. Jeralyn earned her Bachelor's in Elementary Music Education from Northwestern State University in 2013 and was ordained in 2020 after completing the Nazarene Course of Study. 

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!