We are thrilled by the amazing people God has called to join us in launching North Elevation Church. Read below to learn more about our launch team.
Pastor Dan Boone: Joined North Elevation Church as an Overseer. Founded: Jesus Power & Light Co., 1986, The Rap Room (Youth Ministry), 1988, Crown of Life Fellowship, Granbury, TX, September 1989 and DOMA Ministries, Edmond, OK, 2007 Evangelist, Global Missions, Pastor, Youth, Teacher, Deliverance previously. Now functioning Apostolically. Family: Wife, Teresa for 42 years, 2 sons and 3 grandchildren. Saved: June, 1983, in my van in the driveway of my home, Burleson, TX. Previous Line of Work: Automobile Dealer. One of the Things I Find Most Fascinating: The invisible hand of God on the lives of people, short term and long term. Life Motto: Life is so short, eternity is so long. Three People I’d Like to Meet: The Apostle Paul, King Josiah, Smith Wigglesworth. I have already met Jesus. My Hero: Peter J. Daniel. One of My Greatest Experiences with God: I was delivered of alcohol abuse in November, 1983; totally and instantly. Most People Don’t Know This About Me: I am a fan of the works of Bob Dylan.
Marla Graves Joined North Elevation Church: Dec 2009. Areas of Ministry: counseling, intercessory prayer and singing. Family: daughter Chloe. Saved: At my house January 1993. Previous Line of Work: Hairdresser/professional make-up artist, facilitator/ speaker. One of the Things I Find Most Fascinating: People. Life Motto: wouldn’t say I really live by this but really love it: The things that come to those who wait are the things that are left by those who got there first! Three People I’d Like to Meet: Dr. Phil, Perry Stone and Edward Burns. My Hero: My heroes are the women who are my closest friends who are strong and unshakeable, always there to inspire me like Richelle, Mary and my cousin Kelley. One of My Greatest Experiences with God: When I got saved! I had prayed a very specific prayer the night before and the very next day God answered me through a woman who was my client. She ministered to me and lead me to the Lord. I knew God heard my prayer and at that moment I knew God was REAL and that he was listening! Most People Don’t Know This About Me: I write poetry and I have got mad driving skills!
Pastor Collin Gregory. Joined North Elevation Church: April 1, 2010. Areas of Ministry: Youth Ministry and Worship. Family: Tiffanie and Isaac Gregory. Saved: November 1998, Pickup Truck in Camp Lejeune, NC. Previous Line of Work: Currently Gas Well Inspector – City of Mansfield. One of the Things I Find Most Fascinating: Outerspace. I enjoy seeing pictures and reading NASA blogs about all the fantastic things we are discovering in God’s infinite universe. Life Motto: The Fear of Death is Worse than Death itself. Three People I’d Like to Meet: Stan Lee, Troy Aikman and Chris Tomlin. My Hero: My Dad. He’s been my counselor and my hero since I was little. He taught me how to be the loving husband and father and he’s shaped me into the man I am today. One of My Greatest Experiences with God: I spoke with God in a deep trance for 30 minutes while in the shower at the gym. I felt his love and mercy wash away my burdens and pain from my soul just as the water from the shower washed away the filth from my body. I left the gym that morning feeling like I understood God’s healing power better from that one experience. I walked away refreshed in both body and spirit. Most People Don’t Know This About Me: I’m a comic book nerd and wanted to be a comic book artist growing up.
Tiffanie Gregory Joined North Elevation Church: April 1, 2010 Areas of Ministry: Youth Ministry & Praise and Worship team. Family: Collin & Isaac Gregory. Saved: alter call when I was seven at Steppingstone Church. Previous Line of Work: Currently employed at First United Methodist Preschool. One of the Things I find most fascinating: is how the clouds and sky look right before it rains. Life Motto: Never give up on your dreams. Three People I’d Like to Meet: Sandra Bullock, Matthew McConnahay, & the late Lucille Ball. My Hero: Richelle Smithee. One of My Greatest Experiences with God: Sunday morning church service where the Spirit of the Lord fell and after three hours of being in His presence it felt like 30 minutes. Most People Don’t Know This about Me: I love to scrapbook, read and shop till I drop
Pastor Brian Jacobs: Joined North Elevation Church as an Overseer. Founded Metroplex Family Church: September 26, 2004 Burleson, Texas. Areas of Ministry: Pastor, Consultant to Churches. Family: Sheila my wife, and Allison, Benjamin and Samuel. Saved: October 16, 1983 Talladega, Alabama. Previous Line of Work: Professional Drummer. One of the Things I Find Most Fascinating: How America was birthed as a nation. Life Motto: I view life as determined by the actions of great people, who combined with courage, the ability to communicate, and inspiring leadership has made an impact on people. Three People I’d Like to Meet: Dr. Billy Graham, Neil Peart, and Michael Reagan. My Hero: President Ronald Reagan. One of My Greatest Experiences with God: Following His leading to move from Alabama to Texas in 1992. Most People Don’t Know This About Me: If I wasn’t in the ministry, I would like to be a member of Congress.
Pastor Gloria Gillaspie: Joined North Elevation Church as an Overseer. Founded The Lighthouse Church: January 1,1982, Burleson, Texas. Areas of Ministry: Senior Pastor of Lighthouse church, youth pastor for 2 churches, founder of Steppingstone Youth Center Ministry 1976-1982. Family: Married: John for 54 years; 4 Children, 18 Grandchildren, 12 Great-grandchildren. Saved: Summer of 1946 at Bethesda Baptist Church. Previous Line of Work: Insurance Underwriter. One of the Things I Find Most Fascinating: The study of our Jewish roots. Life Motto: If I can help somebody to know Jesus, my living would not be in vain. Three People I’d Like to Meet: Billy Graham, Sarah Palin. My Hero: My dad, Clyde Lewis. One of My Greatest Experiences with God: When he called me into the ministry of pastoring. Most People Don’t Know This About Me: Can’t think of anything significant.
Rose Morgan- Hooked up July 2010 – from Crowley, Texas Areas of Ministry: Intercession, Ministering to people by listening, then praying for them, then giving them words of knowledge or whatever Scriptures God gives me for them; writing articles, letters and books – words of exhortation, revelation, wisdom; gift of faith and healing and revelation knowledge. Family: single. One son and one daughter in Airforce. Two sons married with children. Three sisters – one in New Mexico, one in Houston, one in Saginaw . Current/previous work: I enjoy enhancing, editing and proofing publications – enhancing or fixing words of others to better reach targeted audience; I have been a desk-top publisher, word processor, graphic artist, typesetter, freelance photographer.. I am now working as a legal assistant. One thing I find most fascinating: Oh my, is there ONLY one thing? The colors in God’s creation; watching the physical realm line up with the spiritual realm after a season of prayer…. a baby’s discovery of his world…Quantum Physics where scientists are just now discovering the power of words, as well as the power of the unseen, things the GREATEST Scientist revealed in His word and was scorned by those who thought themselves learned and who are now learning just how “unlearned” they have been. Life’s Motto: 1) Knowing that offenses will come, when they do and you fall, redeem the territory and moments lost to your flesh and the enemy, do an immediate turnabout, and go to WAR against the REAL culprit with prayer, repentance, forgiveness, love and the other fruits of the Spirit. Don’t let moments pass and NEVER let the sun go down without having done all you can do to redeem, restore, reconcile. Three people I would like to meet: Benny Hinn, Rhinehardt Bonnke and Francis Frangipane. My Hero: my father…. my sons…and a Vietnam Veteran who is still standing, still married, still a servant to the Most High, selfless in service to others. One of my greatest experiences with God: When I suddenly felt God’s glorious presence after a consistent diligent yet dry vigil of prayer; when God gives me power and words to minister to someone at a time when I feel like hiding under a table, when I feel so unworthy and unuseable, and then He anoints me for a task….It never ceases to humble and amaze me…….. the love and grace He bestows on me when I feel least deserving.
