Our Team

  • Shane Colwell - Lead Pastor

    Shane began his ministry as Lead Pastor of Grace in August of 2019. Before that, Shane and his lovely wife Amy lived in Worcester, MA where Shane served as the Founding/Lead Pastor of The Church on Seven Hills for 6 1/2 years.   Shane grew up in South Jersey, and is a huge Philadelphia sports fan.  Shane and Amy, have two boys, Nathan and Chase.  Shane has a B.S in Bible from Cairn University, a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) and Master of Theology (Th.M.) from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and is currently pursuing a PH.D in Leadership from Columbia International University.   Amy also graduated Southeastern with a Masters Degree in Christian Studies and a Certificate in Women’s Studies.  Shane is passionate about preaching/teaching, mentoring young leaders, discipleship, missions and reaching the surrounding community for Christ.  Due to the severe handicaps of their youngest son Chase, the Colwells are also passionate about ministering to the special needs community.  Shane and Amy are so blessed to be a part of making disciples in South Jersey, and can’t wait to see what God will do for His glory in the region through Grace Bible Church. 

  • Dylan Trow - Pastoral Intern

    Dylan grew up going to Grace Bible Church and has been a Pastoral Intern at Grace since June 2024. Dylan is an online seminary student at Liberty University working towards a master's degree in Christian ministry. Dylan leads the Young Adults Ministry at Grace, creates media content, and helps coordinate community events. Dylan is passionate about evangelism, discipleship, and missions. Dylan does evangelistic ministry at local universities in the Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia region. 

  • Molly Harkins - Children's Ministry Director

    Molly serves as Director of Children's Ministries here at Grace. She and her husband, Bryan, have been attending and serving at Grace for over 20 years. They have three wonderful children - Kelsey, Drew, and Sophie.

  • Patti Smith - Secretary

    Patti has been a part of Grace Bible Church since 1989. She has served as a secretary for over 20 years and is involved in many ministries such as Media, Greeter Ministry and Food Pantry.  Patti has been married for 38 years to her husband Jim. 

  • Mariann Barner - Treasurer


  • Dave Weber - Lay Elder


  • Craig Coughlin - Lay Elder


  • Dave Yarrick - Lay Elder & Deacon


  • CJ & Theresa Barner - Deacons


  • Joe Mayo - Deacon


  • Erik Ryan - Deacon