Pastors Josh and Tracey Gerard
Josh and Tracey Gerard have been pastoring New Beginnings since 2017. They met at Oral Roberts University, and have been married for 27 years. They have four children. Josh is also the town librarian, and Tracey teaches at the local school. Their passion is to connect people to God by fostering and building healthy relationships.
They’re our dream team and absolutely amazing. They’re kind of our favorites. (Don’t tell the other pastors.)
More About Tracey
Tracey serves as our children’s pastor, women’s pastor, and co-youth pastor alongside her husband. She has the heart of a counselor, listening with care, offering wisdom and encouragement, and walking alongside others in their journey with Christ.
She has taught a variety of grades over her 12 years in education and is currently a Family and Consumer Sciences teacher at BGM High School. She also worked in social work, serving families with children for 8 years.
She’s a wonderful cook, mother, and friend. She organizes her busy family life as well as the church calendar. She loves southern food, a strong cup of coffee, and being at the lake in the summertime.
More About Josh
Josh is our lead Sunday preacher as well as co-youth pastor, worship pastor, and so much more. With the heart of an evangelist, he shares God’s love with everyone he meets, both inside and outside the church walls.
He loves playing board games, playing more games, and hosting game nights. Josh Gerard has 18 years of experience as a youth pastor and has had the privilege of guiding many teens to Christ.
He loves the theater, hates the outdoors unless it’s kayaking. He eats his weight in kale every week because he thinks it will make him lose weight. And he thinks the Bible is the best book that everyone should be reading.
Laura Emerson, Creative & Admin Coordinator
Laura has been part of New Beginnings Church for three years and is our resident Jane of All Trades. Laura enjoys finding ways to serve through creativity, like in graphic design or playing piano. When she’s not at church, you’ll likely find her painting, enjoying a chai tea, or dreaming up her next creative project.