Officers for Election

Office of Elder

Eddie Centurion

Eddie Centurion was born in Asunción, Paraguay but spent his formative years in the suburbs of Atlanta. Eddie and Joy have been married 17 years and have four kids: Lulu, Ezra, Zeq, and Elenor. They’ve been in Chattanooga for 15 years and were drawn to G+P because of its commitment to missional community groups. Eddie works for the Maclellan Foundation serving Chattanooga-area nonprofits. The Centurions love sharing meals and board game nights with friends.

Mark Griggs

Mark Griggs was born and raised in Dalton, GA. As a retired attorney, Mark currently teaches at Chattanooga Christian School and serves on the Board of Trustees at Covenant College. He and his wife, Beth, have 4 children and 12 grandchildren. Mark’s favorite way to spend a Saturday is riding bikes with Beth, doing yard work, and playing with his grandchildren. He and Beth are excited about the opportunity to help plant a church in the Ooltewah community where they have lived for over 30 years.

James Haynes

James Haynes hails from Fayetteville, NC and he and his wife, Barbara, relocated to Ooltewah 11 years ago. Barbara and James have been married for almost 35 years and have four adult children. They were drawn to Grace and Peace by its location and the excitement of church planting. Their favorite way to spend a Saturday morning is spent drinking coffee and tea while conversing in their family room or on their back porch.

Office for Deacon

Tony Crowder

Tony Crowder is from Arlington, Texas and retired to Chattanooga about four years ago following 40 years of federal public service.  His most excellent wife of 35 years, Stephania, and he are excited about Grace+Peace Church’s distinctive ministry and community.  Saturdays are often spent pursuing one of the many outdoor adventures found in this area.

Pete Johnson

Pete Johnson is from Escondido, California and first moved to Chattanooga in 1996 to attend Covenant College. Pete and his family were drawn to G+P by its focus on leading with God’s grace and the peace it brings. Pete is the Senior Counsel for Hutton, a group of real estate development, construction, self-storage, multifamily housing, and car wash companies headquartered in Chattanooga. His family are his favorite people. No offense to the rest of you, but he’d rather be hanging out with them. Pete’s ideal Saturday morning is either trail running, mountain biking, kayaking or sleeping in until noon.