Meet our Pastor:


Pastor Paul Bawden

Pastor Paul Bawden and his wife, Ferra, began their ministry at Grace in January 2003. Paul is the first pastor of Grace. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Madison with a B.A. Degree and has a Master's of Theology Degree from Dallas Seminary, Dallas Texas. He has also taken some Counseling Courses at Trinity Seminary in Deerfield, Illinois. Paul has done considerable writing for Union Gospel Press. He is also a volunteer writer for www.gotquestions.org. In his spare time, Paul likes to read, ride bike, and work in the yard.

His wife, Ferra has a B.A. in music from Bethel College in St. Paul, Minnesota, and has done some Master's work at the University of Wisconsin Madison. She has been a piano accompanist for high school students, high school choirs and university students. Ferra enjoys reading, playing the piano, and ministering to women. Paul and Ferra have had the privilege to be a part of various mission trips in this country, and other parts of the world. They also love to travel, particularly in Europe.

The Bawdens have three daughters, Rachel, Gretchen, married to Kent Sundberg, and Emily. They have three grandchildren. Before coming to Grace, the Bawdens served churches in Wisconsin, New Jersey, and Iowa.