Rev. Herschel Richardson

Sr. Pastor
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He has been in ministry since 1995. He has been the Senior Pastor of Grace since July 2018. He has been married for 36 years to his lovely and devoted spouse Letha. They have four children and five grandchildren. His mission is to assist others in developing physical and spiritual health through a good foundation in Jesus Christ which leads to their understanding of God’s grace, mercy and purpose for their lives.
 Rev. Richardson is an Elder in Full Connection at Grace Methodist Church and has a Diploma of Registered Nursing from Baptist School of Nursing and Allied Health in Little Rock, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Baptist College of Health Sciences in Memphis, Tennessee, and a Master of Divinity Degree from Memphis Theological Seminary in Memphis, TN.

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David Sutton

Youth Minister
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Most people just call me Mr. David and I’m the Youth Pastor here at Grace Methodist.  It’s been a joy to serve here since December of 2008. How could it not? . . . I’ve spent almost the last two decades getting to tell kids and their families about Jesus and that itself, is the most life changing thing there is. 
I grew up hearing . . . “No one can do everything but everyone can do something”, and so, I’m a firm believer that “it takes a village” and we each share in that responsibility as a church.
I always say we’ll be “Robin” to your “Batman” because we want to support parents as they lead their families while loving your kids as Christ has taught us too.  
​A little about me . . .I’m a PK (preacher’s kid) so I practically grew up in a church. I graduated from Arkansas State in Jonesboro in the year 19(something), where I met and married not only my best friend Bonnie . . . but my forever partner in ministry. We have two amazing (now adult) children . . . John and Mollie, who we’re crazy about and we have loved teaching and serving in minstry with them. Please know my door is always open and I would love to visit you.

Sarah Huckaba

Minister to family's with children
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Sarah Jones-Huckaba brings more than 17 years of experience in early childhood education to Grace Methodist, along with a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, and a deep passion for helping children learn, grow, and experience joy in the process. A lifelong Methodist, Sarah has served in many areas of children’s ministry and feels called to help nurture young hearts in both faith and learning.
A Conway native and graduate of Arkansas State University, Sarah currently serves as the Lead Pre-K Teacher at The Goddard School in Conway. She and her husband, Kristopher, have been married for 23 years and are the proud parents of three children: Isaac, Micah, and Ruth.
In her free time, Sarah enjoys reading, spending days at the lake with her family, and appreciating the simple blessing of a good Sunday afternoon nap after church.

Barrett Kelley

Music Director
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Barrett Kelley serves as the Music Director of Grace Methodist Church, bringing a lifetime of musical training and a heart for worship music. A lifelong musician, Barrett holds a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from Arkansas State University and has an extensive and diverse background as a solo performer, accompanist, and collaborative musician.  As he pursues a masters degree in Piano Performance at University of Central Arkansas and as an award-winning pianist, Barrett uses his gifts to ground his ministry in love for Christ.  His mission is to uplift worship through song and inspire the congregation through artistic expression and devotion to musical excellence.

Grant Hite

Audio Visual Director
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Grant Hite is the Audio Visual Director at Grace Methodist Church, where he leads the technical production of worship services, special events, and digital media. From podcast production and event coordination to graphic design and troubleshooting, Grant works behind the scenes to help create meaningful and seamless worship experiences each week. His passion for ministry through media plays a key role in helping the church communicate the message of Christ clearly and effectively.
Grant has worked with production teams across the country, running audio, video, and lighting for live events in large venues. He’s especially passionate about live productions—whether it’s a worship service, concert, or corporate event—and thrives in fast-paced environments where creative problem-solving and teamwork are essential. For him, technical excellence is more than just good production—it’s a way to support worship and help people connect with God.

Rev. Greg Comer

Pastor Emeritus

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Greg was raised by his maternal grandparents and grew up in Ohio. Much of his faith and knowledge of Jesus Christ was nurtured in their home. Greg and his wife Penny have four daughters, eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.  They have been married for 43 years in which Penny has put up with most of Greg's nonsense.  Greg graduated from Anderson College (now Anderson University) in 1973 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree majoring in Religion and Social Work.  He and Penny joined Grace Methodist Church in 2000.  Greg came on staff of Grace Methodist Church in 2003 as an Associate Pastor and served in that capacity until 2012.  Greg was granted a Master of Divinity degree from Memphis Theological Seminary in 2009. Greg and Penny moved to Hamburg in 2012 and served as Senior Pastor of Hamburg Methodist Church until retirement in 2019. In April 2024 Greg was honored to be recognized as Pastor Emeritus of Grace Methodist Church.

Rev. Richard Gifford

Pastor of Disipelship

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 Discipleship is more than study! Discipleship is servanthood that not only touches others but also changes us. It’s witness that not only reminds others who Jesus is but also reminds us of whose we are. It’s not only cultivating a community of people that we enjoy but also reciprocating encouragement to friends and strangers. Richard has four decades of pastoral ministry experience in diverse local church settings. In addition to serving as Grace’s Pastor of Discipleship, Richard serves as an intentional interim pastor at regional Methodist churches experiencing pastoral interruptions. Richard earned a Doctorate in leadership and communication at Asbury Theological Seminary. He earned Masters degrees from Dallas Theological Seminary and the
School of Theology at Southern Methodist University. Richard is husband to Becky; father to Kaycee (Hunter Hess), Kortni (Colby Johnston), and Wilson (Kylie née Davis); and grandfather to a growing tribe. In addition to vocational ministry Richard and family manage approaching 1,000 acres of farm and forests in the Arkansas River Valley.