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Governing Documents & Facility Reservations

One place for key policies, forms, and how to reserve church facilities. Most documents open in a new tab ().

Governing Documents

Facility Reservations

  • Reservations Portal ↗
    Submit your request to reserve church facilities.
  • Facility Use Guidelines ↗
    Please review before submitting a reservation.
  • Cemetery Plot Purchase Request
    Contact the church office for the current process and availability.
  • Project Giving Update Request
    For status updates on designated projects, please reach out to the office.

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The Confidence We Have is the Confidence We Keep

Believers who invest their hearts, time, families, and finances in a local church deserve confidence in its leadership. At Union Grove, that confidence is safeguarded through clear guidance, accountable governance, and apostolic covering.

Jump to: Guided by Pastors Protected by a Corporate Board Strengthened by Bishops & Presbyters

1) We Are Guided by Pastors

The Senior Pastor provides spiritual direction and leads the pastoral team. Together with Campus Pastors, he oversees day-to-day ministry and the church’s spiritual life.

  • Senior Pastor: Bishop Ryan Napalo
  • Bishops: Ryan Napalo, Billy West, & Wayne Thorn
  • Licensed Ministers: Barry West, Hal Johnson

2) We Are Protected by a Corporate Board

Our Board of Directors—trusted members of the congregation—steward finances, facilities, and provide counsel on major commitments. They function as non-staff elders to ensure transparency and accountability.

Board of Directors
  • Bishop Ryan Napalo (Chair)
  • Mike Mitchell
  • Carlton Green
  • Paul Green
  • Darrel Grimes
  • Dewayne Winter
  • John Young Sr.
  • John Young Jr.
  • Robbie Harris
  • Greg Lambert
  • Freda Mitchell
  • Sybil Thompson

3) We Are Strengthened by Bishops & Presbyters

Our church is covered by nationally respected leaders who provide spiritual protection and may assist with accountability matters upon request. These leaders serve as apostolic elders beyond the local level.

  • LA/MS Regional Bishop: Bishop Clint Knowles
  • North American Presbyter: Bishop Brian Sutton
  • Presiding Bishop: Bishop Tim Coalter

Through pastoral guidance, accountable governance, and apostolic covering, we strive to ensure that the confidence you place in this church is confidence you can keep.

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