Pastor ben hanne
Senior Pastor
Rev. Ben Hanne has served in full-time ministry in the United Methodist Church since 2006. He has his Master of Divinity degree from Iliff School of Theology in Denver and an undergraduate degree in psychology from Kansas State University. In addition to his years in pastoral ministry he also served five years as the Chaplain of Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas and has worked alongside others to strengthen campus and camping ministries (15 years doing church camp work with middle and high schoolers).
Ben enjoys music, hiking in the mountains, board games and technology of all sorts as well as learning as many new skills as he can manage. He is married to Britt Bradley and they have a wonderful son named Jonathan.
Stephanie Schlotzhauer
Administrative Assistant
Stephanie Schlotzhauer has been involved in ministry at Grace UMC for many years and recently joined our staff as Administrative Assistant.
Tamisha Osgood
Christian Education Director
Tamisha has served on many church leadership groups like Celebration Team and Staff Parish Relations. She has also been a member of the Chancel Choir and has served as a Confirmation Mentor.
Raquel Marr
Youth Director
I have attended Grace UMC since 2004 and volunteered with the youth group since 2005. I hold the position of an advocate for the witness, victim unit at The Adams county Attorney’s office. I speak, read and write Spanish and English. My greatest loves: Jesus, the Church, my family, friends and my wonderful grown children. I am blessed.
Sandy Sypherd
Organist
Sandy holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Hastings College and a Master’s Degree in Spanish from the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores. She teaches ELL classes and is the organist here at Grace UMC.
Connie Hyde
Parish Nurse
Connie graduated from the University of NE as an RN and has been our Parish Nurse since 2002. She enjoys helping the various members of Grace UMC with their health problems.
Terry Zuelow
Director of Facilities & Maintenance
Terry is married to Deb, has two children, five grandchildren, taught instrumental music for 30+ years. He currently works as custodian maintenance person at Grace UMC.