Gracewood is our family, and we are glad to serve God and this church. Each day, we come to work ready to follow the Lord as He leads our church body. While we all have different backgrounds and stories, we are all committed to the ministry and to Gracewood. Learn more about our staff below.
Brother Terry Coleman, Senior Pastor
Brother Terry Coleman has been serving Gracewood as the Senior Pastor since April 2025. He surrendered early to the calling of ministry as evidenced by preaching his first sermon at age 16. He attended Trinity Baptist College and received his Master of Arts in Church Ministries, which led him to pastor full time for over 25 years. As a native of Memphis, Brother Terry has spent the past fifteen years serving as a full-time hospital chaplain and led multiple congregations as interim pastor in and around the tri-state area. He is certified by the CPSP organization as a Clinical Chaplain and Pastoral Counselor. He shares his ministry with his wife of 46 years, Lea Ann, and they have three children and nine grandchildren.
Anna Trollinger, Ministry Administrative Assistant
Miss Anna has served Gracewood as the Ministry Administrative Assistant since May 2023. She is responsible for website updates, social media management, graphic design and promotional content, as well as administrative and secretarial duties in our church office. Her role in the church has been to serve on our Graphics and Media Committee, as well as teach the College & Career Sunday school class since January 2023.
Fred Tubbs, Minister of Prayer and Visitation
Brother Fred has served Gracewood as the Minister of Prayer and Visitation since June 2023. He is responsible for overseeing prayer meetings and reporting on visitations and hospitalizations. As a native of New Albany, MS, Brother Fred has served years in the ministry, pastoring six churches between the years of 1972-2013. If you are in need of prayer, feel free to call our church office Mon-Thurs 9am-1:30pm to speak with Brother Fred, or schedule with him a time for visitation.
Len Killough, Music Director
Brother Len has been serving as Director of Music at Gracewood since 2010. He grew up singing and serving in his church, and is glad to have found such a great church home family at Gracewood. Len is also serving in his eleventh year as Director of Bands at Hernando High School. As a native of Booneville, MS, he enjoys fishing, hunting, and spending time with his two children, Noah and Mollie Kate.
Patrick Holmes, Accompanist
Patrick Holmes has been serving as the accompanist since February 2025. He has extensive musical experience and education, graduating from Interlochen Arts Academy in 2007, and from New England Conservatory of Music in 2011 with a Bachelor’s in violin performance and piano & music theory. His expertise has led him to teach and play music in various roles, including the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. Visit us at Gracewood to hear our immensely talented and gifted accompanist.