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Our Leaders

Jim Beaver

LEAD PASTOR

Jim served as Lead Pastor at GCF Fort Worth for 14 years, before moving to the Houston area in 2023 to help lead the team at GCF West.  Jim’s passion is to see others discover and be released into God’s calling and purposes to advance the Kingdom of God and build His church.

Jim grew up in the church, but it wasn’t until 1971 while in college that he gave his life to the Lord, after he experienced the reality of God.  His commitment from that moment on has been to serve God in whatever capacity God desires. 

Jim was ordained into ministry in 1974, leading small groups and providing pastoral care on a church staff in Kentucky.  In 1981 Jim and Katie moved from Kentucky to Texas after being invited to assist another pastor with a church plant in Dallas.  During this time, Jim worked in sales while continuing to lead small groups and provide pastoral care in the church. 

Jim married the love of his life, Katie in 1972.  They both have a deep passion to help people find their calling and place within the church.  Their commitment to the Lord and their pastoral heart enables them to care for others, helping them find freedom as they pursue God’s purposes for their lives. 

One of Jim’s and Katie’s greatest joys are the 3 wonderful children, 2 daughters-in-law, and 7 grandchildren God has blessed them with. 

Jose Pineda

PASTOR

Joey Pineda is honored to serve as a Pastor at GCF West. Joey enjoys sharing God’s word with others and has had the privilege of teaching at Sunday services, men’s events, youth camps, and during mission trips to Mexico, Poland, and Ukraine.

He holds a B.A. from Houston Baptist University and a M.Ed. from Lamar University.

He and his wife Brittany are the proud parents of their two sons, Daniel and Gabriel.  Both Joey and Brittany were educators in Lamar CISD for fifteen years and have been married since 2006.

Nick Smith

ELDER

Nick has been married since 2008 to his wife Lisa. They have five young children, Brooklyn, Josiah, Annalise, Emory, and Brynlee.

He graduated from Texas Tech University with a Mechanical Engineering degree and works as Director for an oil & gas company. Nick has many hobbies; he loves traveling, shooting, hunting and any outdoor activity with his family. 

Nick has a passion to see people walking in the destiny, calling and purpose God has created them to walk in.

Richard Gasdia

ELDER

Richard and Sonya Gasdia have been married since 1984 with two grown children and six grandchildren. Richard grew up in Maryland and graduated from Frostburg State University in Cumberland, Maryland. Richard is retired and enjoys bicycles, and has finished multiple marathons and MS 150’s from Houston to Austin. Sonya (retired CPA) is currently the church’s bookkeeper.

Fran Rowe

ELDER

Since October 2010, Fran Rowe has been happily married to Heidi, and they share a loving bond as parents and grandparents. Moving from New York to Texas in 2014, Fran embarked on a new chapter. A proud US Army veteran, Fran served his country with honor, carrying with him the values of discipline and dedication to service. With over 25 years of experience in the demolition industry, Fran’s expertise led him to establish his own demolition business in 2019. When not immersed in his work, he enjoys outdoor pursuits like hunting, shooting, camping, racing, and competing in BBQ cook-offs.

Kari Williams

OFFICE & MINISTRY COORDINATOR

Kari Williams is the church office and ministry coordinator here at GCF West but has been serving the church for many years with her husband Sean.  Kari along with her husband are raising four wonderful children together, teaching them about the importance of walking with Jesus and walking into the destinies God has for them.  Kari is originally from a small town in Wisconsin before she eventually landed in the great state of Texas.  Her background working in multiple school districts, as well as managing her home, has allowed her to cultivate highly polished skills such as organization, time management, multi-tasking, and communication.  Kari loves God, loves her family, loves her church, …. and she also loves house plants too.

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First Service
10:45 AM
Second Service

WEDNESDAYS

7:00 PM
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