Mark Corral — Elder/Pastor

Mark grew up Roman Catholic. Upon entering college, Mark was self-deceived, believing he was saved simply because he was confirmed into the Catholic church and did “good works.” God allowed Mark to sink deeper into sin until radically removing the blinders, regenerating his heart, and bringing him to true repentance and faith in Christ alone. Mark knew then that God would call him into pastoral ministry.

Mark previously served as an interim youth pastor in Columbia, SC and is an experienced teacher. Mark has a passion for building the Kingdom of God through evangelism and culture building. He is married to Ali and they are blessed with 11 children. They reside in Catawba, SC.

Mark is zealous for the Glory of God, the Authority of Scripture and proclaiming Christ to the lost.

Jason Bell — Elder/Pastor

Jason joined Grace Covenant Church in 2025 coming from Jacksonville, NC where he was Elder at Faith Church..

Jason, his wife Kimberly and their 8 children are beloved additions to the body at Grace Covenant Church.  Jason is originally from Shelby, NC. Although professing Christ at a young age, Jason was 25 years old before being truly transformed. Jason answered the call to ministry and sought to follow the Lord wherever that might take him.

Jason graduated from Fruitland Bible College in 2006 and married Kimberly in 2007. Jason served as a youth pastor and Christian school teacher for 9 years. He was then called to pastor Faith Church in Maysville, NC, where he served for 8 years.

Jason has a deep love for preaching and teaching the Word of God and shepherding God’s people.

James Whitworth — Deacon / Elder in Training

James joined Grace Covenant Church in 2022 after moving to the area with his family from Utah.

James is a servant leader supporting the work of GCC and actively leads our ministry and witness in the community.  James and his wife Heather have been married over 18 years and have 4 children.

Jakob Johnson — Deacon

Jakob came to the saving knowledge of Christ after hearing the true gospel preached through the ministry of John MacArthur. Having been deceived by the charismatic movement for many years, the Lord graciously opened his eyes to the truth of Scripture, giving him a growing love for sound doctrine and Reformed theology. Since then, he has devoted himself to the study of God’s Word and has been greatly shaped by the teaching ministry of Grace to You.

Jakob leads worship during our Lord’s Day services with his guitar. He also treasures leading his family in nightly worship and discipleship at home. He and his wife, Bekah, have been married for 14 years and are grateful to be raising their four sons in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

Steve Whipple — Deacon

Stephen grew up in a Christian home and believed that he was saved long ago because he repeated “the sinner’s prayer”. However, his life bore no fruit of the Holy Spirit. During the lock down in 2020, his wife lovingly shared the preaching of Voddie Baucham, A Case for Christ, and Cold Case Christianity. The true gospel had pricked his heart and turned it from stone to flesh. Stephen came to the Lord Jesus Christ for forgiveness of sin and placed his faith in the finished work of Christ alone.

As he continued in the study of the Word, it lead him to understand the Doctrines of Grace and this path lead him to Grace Covenant Church.

Stephen serves the church, cherishes his wife, leads in family worship, and strives to raise his four children in a Christ centered home. Stephen and his wife Rachel have been married since 2011 and are grateful for the mercies and blessings the Lord has provided in their lives.