Meet our Staff and Ministry Leaders

We're here to serve you!

Our dedicated team of pastors and staff

are here to provide spiritual guidance and

support - as well as resources to help your

on your faith journey

Dr. Phil Griffin

Senior Pastor

pgriffin@gracepoint.church

Pastor Phil has been in ministry over 37 years and led Grace Point since its beginnings in 2004. He is a graduate of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He is married to Tracy and has three beautiful girls: Bethany/Jordan, Payton/ Nich, and Faith. He has two grandchildren: Sunny and Axel. Phil’s hobbies are cars, Hilton Head Island, riding his Harley Davidson and time with family.

Rev. Rusty Asble

Family and Discipleship Pastor

rasble@gracepoint.church

Rusty joined our Grace Point Pastoral leadership in 2022. He is a graduate of Palm Beach Atlantic University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and been in Pastoral ministry for over 34 years. He is married to Stacy and they have 3 children and one grandchild: Ridge/Hillary, Garrett, Susie and grandson Coleman. Rusty loves Jesus and using creative ways to share Him to others. His hobbies are hunting, fishing, birddogs, farming and building relationships with others.

Rev. Justin Mucha

Worship Pastor

jmucha@gracepoint.church

Justin joined the Grace Point staff in December of 2021. He is married to Layne who also serves with him on the worship team as she teaches music in Dalton, GA. Justin graduated from Lee University with a Bachelor of Music in Music and Worship in May of 2022. As well as music, Justin's hobbies include trying new places to eat, road trips, and spending time with friends and family.

Jennie Panzica

Children's Minister

jpanzica@gracepoint.church

Jennie has been a volunteer in the children's ministries at Grace Point for 13 years. Following her retirement as a Case Manager with the Tennessee Dept of Human Services in March of 2022, she joined the Grace Point staff in 2022 as the Kid's Director. She has worked with children of all ages for over 30 years and is on mission to help them understand that Jesus loves them and His word can be trusted. She enjoys having family game night, and of course spending all the time she can with her grandchildren.

Payton Mowery

Preschool Minister

pmowery@gracepoint.church

Payton joined our Grace Point staff in May of 2024.

Rev. Caleb Miller

High School/Young Adult Pastor

cmiller@gracepoint.church

Caleb joined the Grace Point staff in March 2024. He is a graduate of Covenant College with a Bachelors in Sports Management with a minor in Coaching and Biblical Studies. Upon graduating, he began full-time ministry working with our high school and young adults. Caleb is married as of June 2024 to his wife Maegan. He enjoys playing golf, pickleball, and basketball.

Rev. Sam Conar

Middle School/Young Adult Pastor

sconar@gracepoint.church

Sam joined the Grace Point staff in March 2024. For two years prior, he was our Student Intern. He is a graduate of Bryan College with a Bachelors in Christian Ministry. Upon graduating, he began full-time ministry working with our middle school and young adults. Sam is married as of June 2024 to his wife Emma. Sam enjoys working out, playing video games, theological discussions and spending times with friends.

Sam Kiehl

Media and Communications Director

skiehl@gracepoint.church

Sam joined the Grace Point staff in May of 2023. He and his wife, Asia, were married in February of 2023. Sam enjoys all things media and communications and is always looking for someone who loves graphic design or holding a camera! He also loves all things music, fantasy football, pickleball, and is an avid dad-joke fan.

Mike Powers

Audio/Visual Service Director

mpowers@gracepoint.church

Mike joined the Grace Point staff in May of 2023. He is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University. He is married to Kristie. Dad to 3: Chelsie, Eric/Abby, and Jonathan. He has a career in radio spanning over 35 years both on the air and behind the scenes (operations and engineering). He enjoys working in the yard and spending time with his family and friends.