Stacey Wilson
Lead Pastor
Pastor Stacey and her husband, Donny, are both natives of Granite City. Pastor Stacey knew at a young age that God called her to leadership/ministry and can take you to the exact spot in the convention center in Springfield, IL where at 16 years old attending Illinois Youth Convention, God called her to full-time ministry. She has served in many different aspects of ministry throughout the years but was a member of the staff here at GCFirst as the youth pastor and then discipleship pastor from 2011-2017 and returned in December of 2018 as the co-lead pastor. On November 17, 2019 Pastor Stacey was consecrated as the lead pastor.
Pastor Stacey and Donny have three sons, Ty, Noah, and Colby, and a chaotic Blue Heeler, Bandit.
Life Verse: Romans 8:28—And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.
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-Movie: So many, but for space sake, While You Were Sleeping
-Snack: Skinny Iced Mocha, Nerd Gummy Clusters, Dr. Pepper, and popcorn.
Byron Wampler
Associate Pastor/Senior Adult Minister
Byron married his wife, Kathy, on October 8, 1976. They have three children–Stacey, Geoffrey and Christopher–and are the proud grandparents of six grandsons.
Life Verse: Psalms 37:23-25
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-Movie: Christmas Carol with Alistar Simms and the original The Bishop’s Wife.
-Snack: PBJ Sandwiches
Travis Wilson
Administrative Pastor
Pastor Travis became our Administrative Pastor in March of 2021. He and his wife Merideth have 6 children (including sons-in-law), two grandsons, and a granddaughter and grandson on the way!
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Jade Heuer
Youth Pastor
Pastor Jade began attending GCF as a junior high student. After graduating from McKendree University in May of 2023, she joined the staff as youth pastor.
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Merideth Wilson
Children’s Pastor
Merideth is the wife of Pastor Travis and has been leading firstKids since they joined the team in 2021.
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Teri Davis
Outreach/Evangelism Pastor
Pastor Teri has been in ministry for more than 25 years. She joined the GCF team in 2022. Her heart is full of compassion to reach the lost.
She and her husband Rusty have six children, and many more if you count those who have been in their home through the foster care system.
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