Pastor Christian McShaffrey was raised in a conservative Roman Catholic home in the Midwest, fell away from that faith as a teenager, spent several years in spiritual darkness, and was born again by the sovereign grace of God at the age of 21.

With a strong desire to help others find new life in Christ, Christian devoted himself to personal study and service in the local church.

When Christian’s inward called was confirmed through the outward call of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, he was taken under care by the Presbytery of the Midwest and began graduate studies at Mid America Reformed Seminary. Christian graduated in May of 2003 and was ordained as an Evangelist to Reedsburg in April of 2004.

In October of 2007, Grace Reformed Church was organized as a new and separate congregation of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church and three Ruling Elders were ordained to join Christian in his ministerial labors.

Christian resides in Reedsburg with his wife Kelly and his children Zechariah, Isabella, Micaiah, Anastasia, and Nehemiah.

Dennis Baldridge was raised in the Church of the Nazarene and was saved at the age of 8. Throughout his youth, he attended church regularly and was an active member.

In 1976 he earned his undergraduate degree in music and Master of Arts in Education from Olivet University in Kankakee, IL, and later completed his PhD in Music from Louisiana Baptist University. While at Olivet, Dennis's musical emphasis was on both instrumental and choral music. He has used both in his positions as minister of music throughout the years. Beginning in 1974 and continuing today, he has directed choirs and orchestras for various churches and organizations.

Dennis and his wife Jane live in Hillsboro and have five children: Jana, Timothy, Shelley, Mark, and Ryan.

For years Dennis studied in the Scriptures, seeking a Biblical view of music and worship. As a result of this Biblical research, he discovered the Reformed Faith as most accurately reflecting God's design and systems of doctrine.

Dennis works as a broadcast engineer and consultant in SW Wisconsin. He also teaches as adjunct faculty for Upper Iowa University and the International Academy of Music.

Todd Henreckson was born into a Christian home outside of Chicago, and was baptized at age 17 in his family’s Baptist church, where his father served as deacon.

He met his wife Janice while they attended Olivet Nazarene University, where he graduated with a business major. Todd began his business career, Janice and he married, and after spending 5 years out west, they returned to the Midwest in 1990.

God then began their introduction to Reformed doctrine, first through various Reformed radio and publishing ministries. Upon moving to Wisconsin in 2000, their search for a church home led them to Grace Reformed Church, then an early stage mission work of the OPC.

In early 2006, Todd was nominated for elder by the congregation, and after training and examination by the overseeing session, was ordained in fall of 2007.

Todd resides in rolling hills outside of Reedsburg with his wife Janice and his children Michael, Stephen, Sara, Jonathan, and Rebecca.

Fred Hermes grew up in a Lutheran home in Racine, WI with parents who both active in the music ministries of their local church.

At the age of 12 he received Jesus Christ as his Savior at a Church Camp; but it wasn't until the age of 26 that he truly repented of his sin and received as both Saviour and Lord.

After his conversion, Mr. Hermes sought to satiate his hunger and thirst for the truth of God's Word by attending several churches (Baptist, Wesleyan, Anabaptist, etc).

Without fully understanding why, he and his wife always felt out of place. The reason: They were reformed (but didn't even know what that word meant at the time).

In 1999 Mr. Hermes found a reformed fellowship in Mauston, WI where he and his family finally felt at home. It was there that his spirit was strengthened and his gifts were sharpened.

In 2003, Mr. Hermes and his family joined Grace Reformed Church where he continued to grow in grace and knowledge and where his late wife Jan joyfully served as church pianist.

Fred was nominated by the congregation to serve as an Elder in 2006, was ordained and installed in fall of 2007, and is currently on sabbatical.

Fred lives in La Valle, WI with his wife Nancy, mother-in-law Ruth, and his two children Jonathan and Hannah.