Dr. Norman Peart is the founding pastor of Grace Bible Fellowship. Pastor Norm, as he is known at Grace, his wife Carolyn, and their four sons have lived in North Carolina since 1994. A deep love for preaching and teaching the Bible, and seeing it transform lives led Pastor Norm to intensely prepare for ministry resulting in his obtaining two Master’s Degrees (Master of Divinity and Master of Theology). His desire to see Christianity be both relevant and significant in contemporary culture led him to obtain a PhD in the areas of Sociology/Urban Studies from Michigan State University. He was an adjunct professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Presently, he is an adjunct professor at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Timothy Williamson serves as the Worship leader at Grace Bible Fellowship. He is married to Tiffany, and they have 4 children: Alexis, Whitley, Asia, and Daniel. God has anointed and gifted Timothy as a well rounded Minister of Music. Timothy believes that true music ministry is much more than simply showing up on Sunday morning with a beautiful voice or a nice chord. It is truly about offering a life of real praise and real worship unto the Lord. He believes that in order for the Kingdom to manifest in our lives, we must have a real connection and relationship with Jesus Christ. (see John 4:23-24) 23But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. 24God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. Praise God for the privilege to lead His people into His presence!!!!