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Pastoral Staff
Brian Tracy is our Lead Pastor. Brian and his wife, Cristie, moved to the Springfield area in 1987 and fell in love with New England! While their sons Colin and Cody are the only members of the family born in Massachusetts (Cristie grew up in Lima, Ohio and Brian grew up in Pittsburgh, PA), they all feel right at home in Western Massachusetts.
Interestingly enough, as a young man, Brian did not want to be a pastor! He was raised in the Catholic church and desired a close walk with God from a young age, but he definitely did not want to become a minister. After sensing a strong call from God in high school to become a pastor, he began preparing for ministry. He graduated from Central Bible college with a B.A. in Biblical Studies. He also received a Masters Degree from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary.
On a more personal side, Brian's favorite pastime is following his favorite sports team, the Pittsburgh Steelers. This often leads to "problems" at home since Colin roots for a conference rival, the Jacksonville Jaguars. Brian also enjoys reading, exercising, kayaking, and most things science fiction.
Ralph Clark is our Youth/CE Pastor. Ralph and his wife, Amy, moved to Springfield in 2001. This was a homecoming of sort for Amy who grew up in the suburbs of Boston. Ralph grew up in Erie, PA while Noah, his oldest, was born in the Philadelphia area and Zach in Dayton, OH. However, Springfield is quickly becoming home for them all.
Ralph grew up attending an Assembly of God church in his hometown. During his junior year of high school, he felt God calling him into youth ministry. He went to Valley Forge Christian College where he received his B.S. in Youth Ministry. Ralph and Amy met during Ralph's junior year of college and were married 3 years later.
Ralph and Brian share many common interests including their love for the Steelers. Sunday afternoons in the Tracy's house have become very lively. Ralph's boys are not yet old enough to appreciate football, but Noah seems to lean towards the Cincinnati Bengals. Ralph also enjoys the arts, all sports and Star Trek.
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Brad Causey is our Young Adults and Worship Arts Pastor. He and his wife, Christan, were married in December of 2005, and have one son, Cavin. They enjoy being together as a family and watching Cavin grow. One favorite activity of the family's is taking day trips to explore all of the wonderful areas of New England. Brad and Christan are not natives of New England, but grew up in the Midwest. However, they are quickly becoming "New Englanders" and finding a love for the area.
Brad and Christan graduated from Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri. Brad obtained a bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies and holds his ministerial credentials with the Assemblies of God. Christan obtained a bachelor's degree in Secondary Education (with an emphasis in Theatre/Communications), and is currently working to acquire her ministerial credentials as well. They are enjoying following the path of ministry on which God is taking them.
Brad's favorite things are coffee, music and technology of any kind. Christan's favorite things are candy, reading and the arts of any kind (especially graphic design, drama and music). Cavin enjoys playing outside, cars and blocks, crackers and singing/dancing. All together, they have a passion for music, church life and playing together as a family and with friends.
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