Gracepointe Elders
Rooted in the Word. Reformed in conviction. Ready for the work of shepherding.
At Gracepointe Church, leadership is not hierarchy, but stewardship. Christ alone is Head of the Church, and our elders serve as under-shepherds, charged with guarding the flock, proclaiming the Word, and equipping the saints for mission.
Together they embody our mission: to glorify God through the proclamation of the Gospel, forming disciples who are rooted in Scripture, shaped by the Reformed confessions, and equipped for mission in the home, the church, and the world.
Our Elder Board
Our elder board leads as a unified council with distinct callings
Preaching & Vision
Declaring the whole counsel of God through expository preaching that awakens the church and strengthens faith.
Strategy & Transformation
Aligning people, process, and purpose so that doctrine becomes discipleship and households are reformed.
Shepherding & Formation
Tending the flock with care, counsel, and historical perspective so that every member is known and growing.
These ministries function in plurality, humility, and covenant accountability, as affirmed in our Elder Covenant of Shepherding, Doctrine, and Devotion. Each elder fully subscribes to the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith, teaches in accordance with Scripture, and labors to see Christ formed in His people.
Dr. Austin W. Tucker
Lead Pastor / Elder of Preaching & Vision
Primary Focus: Revival through Expository Preaching
Dr. Austin W. Tucker (known to most as simply Austin, but often writes as AW Tucker) preaches and writes with bold, prophetic clarity. With over twenty years of ministry experience, he carries the mantle of fire in the ruins. His is a ministry marked by conviction and courage. His preaching aims to awaken the church to repentance, holiness, and mission.
Austin leads Gracepointe's pulpit and worship ministry, guarding doctrinal purity, cultivating reverent worship, and calling believers to live ablaze for God's glory. He serves as the Elder Chair and President of Gracepointe Church, ensuring that the preaching of the Word remains central to all that we do.
Education
- •B.A. in Theology
- •M.Sc. in Christian Counseling
- •Ph.D. in Pastoral Psychology
Bryan D. Furlong, MBA
Executive Pastor / Elder of Strategy & Transformation
Primary Focus: Household Reformation & Doctrinal Formation
Bryan D. Furlong, writing under the pen name B.D. Fleming, leads Gracepointe's organizational and doctrinal backbone through Tactical Theology—a ministry devoted to turning conviction into construction.
As Elder of Strategy & Transformation, he aligns mission and systems so that theology produces tangible fruit in households, ministries, and cultural engagement. He develops discipleship frameworks, publishes theological resources, and mentors men for leadership.
Bryan's work forms the bridge between pulpit and practice: doctrine forged into obedience.
Education
- •B.S. in Finance, The Pennsylvania State University
- •MBA in Corporate Strategy, The University of Tennessee
Robbie Stringer
Associate Pastor / Elder of Shepherding & Formation
Primary Focus: Doctrinal Clarity & Historical Faithfulness
Robbie Stringer shepherds with a teacher's heart and historian's mind. Through lessons from history, he grounds the church in the unchanging truths of Scripture and the tested witness of the saints who came before.
As Elder of Shepherding & Formation, he oversees member care, counseling, and the ministry of fellowship, ensuring that every believer is known, loved, and anchored in truth. His ministry weaves pastoral presence with confessional depth, reminding the body that steadfast faith has a lineage worth remembering.
Education & Credentials
- •B.A. in Ministry
"The measure of leadership is not power but faithfulness."
— Gracepointe Elder Covenant
The elders of Gracepointe labor as one body, rooted in Scripture, reformed in conviction, and ready for mission, to see Christ exalted in every household and generation.