our staff

Pastor Bob Gruver
Senior Pastor

Pastor Bob grew up in a minister's home (20 years), served in the United States Air Force (20 years), and has led First Assembly for the past ten years.

 

Motivated by the motto to "make things better..." he enjoys sports, good fellowship, and his grandchildren (Elaina, Ethan, Jennifer, Lauren, and Michelle). Being grandpa bug is fun.

 
 

Pastor George Mullen

Senoir Associate Pastor

Pastor George and Janice grew up in Ottumwa, IA. Pastor George attended Central Bible College for a year and then transfered to North Central University where he graduated.

They pastored 45 years at First Assembly of God in Iowa City, IA from 1960 to 2005.

After retirement, they moved to Albemarle, NC in February of 2006 where there son Curtis and daughter-in-law Dr. Raquel Mullen and their five children live.

They enjoy good fellowship, table games, bicycling, and traveling. Also, high on the list are their children Dawn & James Gaines and granddaughter, Janna; and Curtis & Raquel Mullen and grandchildren, Julianne, Jashua, Kayla, Justin, and Mikkal.

   
   
   
Pastor Matt Miller
Youth Pastor


Pastor Matt grew up in Naples, Florida. He met his wife, Erica, at Southeastern University. It was there that Matt and Erica spent countless hours in research and prayer, searching for where God wanted them to serve. In a series of God orchestrated events, Matt and Erica connected with Pastor Bob and First Assembly and the rest is history.

Pastor Matt and Erica are passionate about developing young people in leadership and, most importantly, helping students build a strong relationship with Christ Jesus.

In their free time, Pastor Matt and Erica enjoy playing with their dog Sydney and playing any ball related sport outside... ecspecially for Pastor Matt, that would be GOLF.


   
   
Pastor Harry Jones
Children's Pastor


Pastor Harry served as Children's Pastor at First Assembly from 1988-1996 before he and his family sensed the Lord moving them to another church where he ministered as Children's Pastor from 1999-2002. God has brought Harry and his family back to First Assembly where he is again serving the children.

He is married to Myra and they have 2 children and 4 grandchildren.

 
   
   

Pastor Chris Pate

Music Pastor

Pastor Chris and Mandy were both born and raised in Charlotte, NC. Pastor Chris moved to Orlando, FL in 2003 to attend the Music Pastor's Institute at Faith Assembly of God while Mandy worked as a RN in Charlotte. They were married in August of 2004 and have lived in Orlando for the past 3 years.

Through circumstances only God could have ordained, they have moved back home and are now part of our staff here at First Assembly. They both have an incredible heart for worship and strive to see the church led into the throne room of God as well as grow musicians and vocalists into everything God has designed for them

   
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