10/14/2026
October is Pastor Appreciation Month!
Grace Baptist Church has so much to be thankful for as we reflect on the past 12 years of faithful leadership and ministry. On September 28, 2012, Pastor Klassen assumed the pastorate of Grace Baptist Church, and he has faithfully served the Lord and led our church ever since.
Over the years, he has preached thousands of sermons, spent countless hours counseling, visiting, and caring for our church family, and relentlessly pursued opportunities to reach the lost with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Lord has greatly used Pastor Klassen to faithfully shepherd His church, and we could not be more grateful for his ministry and all that he does for Grace!
Right alongside him every step of the way has been his wife, Ms. Mallory. She has faithfully poured herself into the many ministries of Grace, supported her husband in the calling God has placed on his life, and exemplified what it means to be a godly lady, wife, and mother. Pastor Klassen has often said that he could not do what God has called him to do without his faithful wife serving alongside him. We are incredibly thankful for Ms. Mallory, her faithful service, and the countless and often unseen ways she has poured into our church!
A lot has changed in 12 years (pictured), but some things have remained the same. Through 12 years of pastoring, Pastor Klassen has remained the unwavering in his commitment to biblical truth and a biblical philosophy of ministry. The same truth that was preached 12 years ago is the same truth that is being proclaimed from the pulpit today. We are thankful for our Pastor's consistent ministry in the midst of a changing culture.
Let’s take the opportunity to show our appreciation for Pastor Klassen and Ms. Mallory! If they have impacted your life in any way, drop a comment below and let them know how much you appreciate them!
Pastor Klassen and Ms. Mallory, thank you for your faithfulness, your service, and your love for Grace Baptist Church. We thank the Lord for you both!