Tess Ward
Birthday:
August 18
Hometown:
Concord, NC
Family Info:
Married to my college sweetheart and mom to five great kids!
What year did you join the staff of Grace Church?
2025
Favorite Scriptures:
[Phl 4:13 ESV] 13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
[Psa 111:10 ESV] 10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!
[Psa 118:24 ESV] 24 This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
[Jhn 4:24 ESV] 24 God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth."
[Jhn 1:29 ESV] 29 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
[Jhn 1:1-5 ESV] 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
[1Jo 5:2-3 ESV] 2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments. 3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome.
What do you do for fun?
Read the bible and research church and bible history, Hang out with my family, drink coffee, listen to music, watch movies, paint
What was your first job?
Working the nursery for church choir practice
A few favorite books?
Bible, To Kill a Mockingbird, Pride & Prejudice, What Alice Forgot, Big Little Lies, Girl with a Dragon Tattoo Trilogy, East of Eden, Wuthering Heights
What makes you laugh?
My kids, family, friends, Chris Farley SNL sketches from the 90’s
What’s your hidden talent or a fun fact about you?
I love to paint when I can find the time!
Favorite movies?
Sound of Music, Its a Wonderful Life, Rear Window, My Best Friend’s Wedding, Nancy Meyer’s movies, love a comedy or a good romcom these days
Favorite music?
Billy Joel, Whitney Houston, 90’s country, 2000’s pop, current praise music, classical music
Favorite place to visit?
Love North Carolina Mountains, and both Carolina’s beaches
Favorite indulgence?
Movie and pizza night with the family
Who has influenced you the most in ministry?
Family members, Dr. Jim Collier, various whole bible podcast/ social media researchers. Honestly try to let the Holy Spirit minister to me the most, and not accept things that are just traditions of man without full biblical authority.

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