Staff

Russell Allen - FBC Pastor

Russell joined the staff of FBC in May 1999 as the student minister.  In June, 2004 the church called him to become the pastor. He graduated from Sam Houston State University in 1998 with a degree in kinesiology and in 2003 he received a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.  Russell is married to Shelly and has two boys, Cameron and Easton.  In his spare time he enjoys golfing, fishing, playing on the playground and snow skiing.  His passion is to see people come to know Christ in an intimate way and develop a deeper walk with Him. gvfbcpastor@windstream.net

Daniel Hancock - Youth Minister

I was born in Dallas and I fell in love with God in high school and served an intern at FBC Sunnyvale.  I worked for Raytheon after I graduated from high school, in 2004 I joined the staff of FBC Grandview as youth minister and I have loved every minute of it.  I am married to Erica, we met in freshman sign language class at Mesquite High School and have been together every since.  We have two beautiful boys Jacob and Brandt and a cool Chihuahua named Sarah.  My heart is led towards the Word of God preaching and teaching truth to the hearts and minds of not only teenagers but adults as well. God has truly worked in and around the youth ministry at FBC and I pray He will continue to use me and my family for many years in being a part of His Kingdom. gvfbcyouth@windstream.net

Bill Louthan - Minister of Music

Bill grew up in Dallas.  He graduated from Kimball High School in 1970, received a Bachelors degree in Music Education from Texas Tech University in 1975, and a Masters of Religious Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1980.  He has served churches in the Metroplex area since 1976 and has served as part-time Minister of Music at FBC Grandview since September 2004.  Bill and his wife, Lynn, who serves a church pianist, were married in 1982.  They currently live in Whitney, Texas and enjoy playing golf and fishing in their spare time. gvfbcmusic@windstream.net

Michelle Pannell - Children's Day Out Director

"Part-time Staff with a Full-Time Ministry"

Michelle has an intense love of young children and has worked with them for more than 10 years.  She has experience in several preschool programs where she taught ages 2-5.  She also has substituted in the Grandview ISD for 5 years, where she discovered that Pre-K was her favorite grade to work.  In the fall of 2007, Michelle helped to start our Children's Day Out program.  With a goal of only 30 enrolled children that first year, she was extremely surprised to end up with 44 children and a waiting list!  In February of 2008, Michelle was instrumental in beginning our Wiggle Worms children's service, which is geared towards children ages 5 - 2nd grade. Wiggle Worms meet during church on Sundays and offers kids a chance to worship in their own way through music, games, and Bible stories. Michelle and her husband, Bill, are parents of Jacob, Benjamin, and Claire. She enjoys reading, cooking, and visiting with family and friends. gvfbcchildren@gmail.com

Dorothy Brusaw - Children's Director

Dorothy was born and lived the first eight years of her life in California.  She moved to Arlington, Texas in 1968, married her husband, Bob, in 1994, and moved to the Grandview area in 2001.  Dorothy and Bob have six grown children and seven grandchildren thus far. For a number of years Dorothy has worked with children and learned to love them dearly.  Besides working with special need students, she also coached Special Olympics while in Arlington.  Most recently she taught as a substitute here in Grandview.  Credit has been given to Dorothy's paternal grandmother for leading her to Christ at a young age.  Needless to say Grandma has always been her hero! Dorothy enjoys reading, cooking and grandchildren. childrendirector@gvfbc.org

Ryan Hurt - Contemporary Worship Leader

Raised in Grandview, Ryan spent his earlier years of youth counting down the days till he could get out of what he referred to as "this one horse town!"  After years of going down some really rough roads, Ryan finally realized how it was only through God's grace that he is able to do the very thing he has come to love so much . . . music . . . and not only just music but music for His Kingdom.  He is truly aware of being daily blessed beyond measure through this opportunity and through this church.  For several years Ryan played in country music bands on the road.  However around 2004 he fell in love with Christ in a way that changed his life forever.  He gladly accepted the task of transferring the focus of his musical talents from country bands to contemporary worship.  Ryan's willingness to continue on this path has been handed over to God and His plan for the future. Ryan has been married for six years to the wife of his dreams -- Melissa.  They have recently moved back to Grandview with their four children, two boys and two girls.   Psalms 89:1 ryan@gvfbc.org

Sharon Brock - Church Secretary

Having grown up on the west side of Fort Worth, coming to Grandview in 1982 was a major change for Sharon and her family.  She came on staff in June, 1991. Today she not only considers Grandview her home but the FBC members as part of her extended family.  Sharon is very active in the ministry of her church, United Presbyterian of Cleburne.  Family is an important aspect of her life as well.  She and husband Tom are parents of three grown children -- Benjamin (& wife Melissa), Katherine and Laura.  Sharon's favorite past-time is being a grandma to twins Brianna and Kyla and little sister Taylor. gvfbc@windstream.net