Rev. Dr. George M Hawthorne, Senior Minister

George became the 13th Senior Minister of Grace Baptist Church of Blue Bell in August of 2006. Dr. Hawthorne comes to us from the First Baptist Church of Collingswood, NJ where he served as Senior Minister for 16 years.  He has also served as Adjunct Professor, Guest Lecturer and Counselor at Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary (Palmer Theological Seminary). He holds a Doctor of Ministry in Marriage and Family and a Master of Divinity from EBTS, and a B.A. in Religion and Philosophy from the University of Charleston, Charleston, WV. Dr. Hawthorne comes originally from Syracuse, NY, and is himself the son of an American Baptist minister.  He and his wife, Amy, a registered nurse working in the Cherry Hill Public Schools, have been married 28 years.  They have two daughters.  Jessica is a civil engineering major at Drexel University, and Emily is an occupational therapy major at Towson University. To view some photos and listen to excerpts from Pastor George's Service of Installation, click here 

Rev. W. David Winner, Pastor to Youth and Young Adults

Dave is Pastor to Students and Young Adults at Grace Baptist Church of Blue Bell (formerly the Baptist Temple) since 1997. Dave graduated from Eastern University with a degree in Youth Ministry and Palmer Seminary (formerly Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary) with a Master of Divinity. He is currently a student at Regent University, Virginia Beach pursuing a PhD in Organizational Leadership, majoring in Human Resource Development. Dave has been married to his wife Dena for 14 years and has three great kids, Rebecca. Katherine and Andrew. His goal is to have his kids’ say, “I was so glad my dad was a pastor, he always had time for us, and we had the most amazing adventures.”

Helen Davis, Seminary Intern

Helen is a student at Eastern Univeristy's Palmer Theological Seminary    Email hhdavis1974@yahoo.com

Barbara Ann Green, Director of Music

Barbara began her long tenure with the music ministry at Baptist Temple and now Grace Baptist Church of Bluebell some 45 years ago when she was named assistant organist. She assumed the role of Music Director and moved with the church in 1975 when the church relocated to Blue Bell. Barbara and her husband Ken have two daughters, Kim and Amy, two grandchildren and live in Lansdale. Barbara directs the Sanctuary Choir, the Bell Choir, and the Worship Team for Contemporary Services.

Trish Simpson, Administrative Assistant

Bob Foell, Office Assistant

Warren English, Sexton