Pastor Larry and Elaine were married in August of 1969 and began in ministry that same year.  They served in three churches in the Chicago suburbs over the next forty plus years.  They began ministry with IPM (Interim Pastor Ministries) in 2010 and have now served in seven churches in seven different states:  Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Florida, North Dakota, Kansas, and now Maryland.  They find great joy in helping churches walk through an Intentional Process to become stronger between Pastors.

The Chutes have three children (one daughter and two sons), ten grandchildren, and one great-grandchild (with another on the way).  There is no greater joy in their lives than to “watch their children walk in the truth!”  Their two sons are serving in evangelical churches.  One is serving as Executive Pastor in a large church in PA and the other as Worship Pastor in a very effective church in MD.

Pastor Larry can be reached via email:  chutelarry@gmail.com.

Pastor Rob started at GBC as a volunteer middle school youth leader in May of 1996. He became the Pastor of Student Ministries, for youth in grades 6-12, in June of 2005 while working towards his master’s degree. He graduated from Lancaster Bible College with a Master of Bible in 2008.

Pastor Rob has been married to Cathy since October 31, 1998. They have two daughters, Brianna & Meghan. When he isn’t working, he enjoys hunting, sports, and spending time with his family.

Pastor Rob can be reached at pastorrob@gracebiblechapel.org.

Pastor John has been married to his best friend, Heidi, since October 1995, and they have been blessed with five wonderful children: Abbey, Becca, Johnny, Drew, and Ben. 

John was a Systems Technician at Verizon for 26 years before retiring in April 2023 to pursue full-time ministry.  He graduated from the University of Delaware in 1991 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Minor in Spanish.  John completed a Masters of Arts in Biblical Studies Degree from Lancaster Bible College / Capital Seminary in 2021. 

In his leisure time, John can be found spending time with his family & friends playing board games or sports, especially golf, enjoying time studying the Scriptures or telling his famous (or “infamous”) dad jokes.

Pastor John can be reached at pastorjohn@gracebiblechapel.org.

What I love about my job:
I love working for the children and with all the amazing volunteers.

My favorite scripture:
Matthew 19:14 - Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."

My hobbies include:
Gardening, hiking, spending time with my family doing anything outside.

If I could visit any place in the world, I would go:
Hiking in the Alps.

My favorite person in the Bible is:
Paul

Allyson can be reached at azanes@gracebiblechapel.org.

What I love about my job:
I love seeing team members use their God-given gifts and grow in confidence and skill. I also love hearing them give testimony about our worship songs. These things greatly bless me.

My favorite scripture:
Romans 5:3
"...we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us."

My hobbies include:
Making cakes, making costumes/props, spending time with family.

If I could visit any place in the world, I would go to:
To Ireland.

My favorite person in the Bible is:
Paul, because he's not afraid to tell it like it is.

Emily can be reached at ewhite@gracebiblechapel.org.

What I love about my job:
Being part of the big picture and serving God at Grace Bible Chapel.

My favorite scripture:
My favorite scripture would be John 3-16.

My hobbies include:
My hobbies would be fishing and boating.

My favorite book, movie, TV show or song:
My favortie song is “This Is Amazing Grace.”

If I could visit any place in the world, I would go to:
I would stay in the United States and visit the Grand Canyons.

My favorite person in the Bible is:
Noah

What I love about my job:
The opportunity to work and serve the Lord.

My favorite scripture:
John 3:16

My hobbies include:
Working in my flower beds, spending time with my family and playing with my grandkids.

If I could visit any place in the world, I would go to:
Alaska.

My favorite person in the Bible is:
Moses

What I love about my job:
I love keeping the office organized and running smoothly, as well as the interaction with and the help I can be to the different ministry leaders in the church.

My favorite scripture:
Psalm 112:7-8 He does not fear bad news, nor live in dread of what may happen. For he is settled in his mind that Jehovah will take care of him. That is why he is not afraid but can calmly face his foes.

My hobbies include:
Cycling, kayaking, gardening, thrifting.

If I could visit any place in the world, I would go to:
English countryside.

My favorite person in the Bible is:
Ruth