Pastoral Team
Meet the Pastors
Joel Atwell
Lead
Joel was born in April of 1963 (you do the math). He and Linda were high school sweethearts in Eldon, MO, and were married in June of 1983. They have three married children: Hannah (Hunter), Ben (Kelley), and Lizzy (Joey) – and, better yet, three grandkids!!! 
When it comes to pastimes/hobbies, Joel enjoys far more than he has time or money to participate in. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Mid-America Nazarene University (MNU) and a Master’s from Nazarene Theological Seminary (NTS). Joel serves as Lead Pastor and has since June of 1990. Joel’s great desire is to introduce as many people as possible to a life-giving relationship with Jesus.
joel@grace-community.net
Brandon Cluff
Youth & Worship
Brandon grew up as a Nazarene Pastor’s kid in Nebraska. He received a Bachelor’s degree from MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe, Ks in 2011. When he was in 7th grade he met the love of his life, and now wife, at youth group, and because he is such a romantic… they still attend youth group together every Sunday night! Brandon has a passion for teenagers and truly believes that with Christ they can change the world.
Margaret Tyler
Children
Margaret loves her role as wife, mother, professor, grandma and pastor. For more than 30 years she has served in the work of discipling children and nurturing partnerships between families and the Church as we seek to point children to Jesus.
She and her husband, Don, have raised two sons, gained 2 beautiful daughters-in-law and five perfect grandchildren (aka, best gig ever!). Besides hanging out with family, hosting MNU students and sharing StrengthsFinder insights, she finds renewal in sunshine, large bodies of water, writing, coffee, flip-flops, hospitality, laughter and engaging in rich conversation.