OUR team

Grace has a wonderful team of leaders who love God, and serve His church with all their hearts.

  • bobby hackett, lead pastor

    I grew up in Indiana and attended Central Bible College to pursue God's call on my life for pastoral ministry. My wife and I moved to Bel Air in 2012 and immediately fell in love with Grace and the community of Bel Air. We love our church, and we are whole-heartedly behind its mission. I am passionate about seeing people discover God and their purpose. Email:  bobby@graceofbelair.com

  • Amber hackett, Connections pastor

    I grew up in the mid west and I felt called into ministry during my high school years and attended Central Bible College. After graduation we moved to Bel Air to join the Grace leadership team. I am passionate about seeing people discover the love and grace Jesus abundantly pours out on them, and then connecting them to the local church through process, marketing, and small group ministry. Email: amber@graceofbelair.com

  • Josh smith, Henderson rd Campus pastor

    Growing up as a missionary kid in Ecuador and Chile and I have seen the amazing power of the Gospel touch the lives of people around the world. Answering the call to ministry, I attended Liberty University. I am passionate about seeing people from all around the world encounter the amazing, life transforming, love of God and to see all peoples worship Jesus for the salvation and forgiveness and new life he gives! Email: josh@graceofbelair.com

  • paul drost, DMIN., FOUNDING PASTOR

    The vision for Grace came out of a God-given call that touched the very core of my life.  The core of who I am embraces the Spirit-filled way of following Jesus and passionately pursues helping families build their lives on the words and teaching of Jesus.  Leading people to experience the life changing power of Jesus' love and grace brings great fulfillment to me. Email: pastorpaul@graceofbelair.com

  • Juli luckett, Family Life Director

    I have been married to my husband Rob for over 30 years and we have two awesome sons, two dogs, and a cat. I have been serving and leading in kids ministry for over 25 years. I am very passionate about partnering with parents in the spiritual formation of their children, and it is our desire that kids understand God's great love for them and the plan He has for their lives. Email: juli@graceofbelair.com

  • Valerie fuqua, Next Generation pastor

    I grew up here in Aberdeen, MD where I was involved at Grace as a youth student and eventually felt called to ministry right before my Senior Year of high school. I graduated from Lee University. I am so blessed that I get to pursue my passions for personal discipleship through seeing the Next Generation develop relationships with God and their community! Email: Valerie@graceofbelair.com

  • Joseph Mora, young adults Pastor & tech director

    Born and raised in Massachusetts, I felt the overwhelming call to ministry in high school and graduated from Northpoint Bible College. Whether it’s a jam session, a Bible Study, or a game night, I believe there is no place that the Love of God can’t be shown through! 

    Email: joe@graceofbelair.com

  • Samuel Stauffer, Creative Arts Pastor

    Being born and raised in Bel Air, Grace is where I grew in my walk with the Lord and strengthened my desire to work in ministry full-time. After graduating from the University of Valley Forge with a degree in Pastoral Leadership and Church Music, I am thrilled to be back at Grace where families across Harford County are being impacted by the message of the Gospel. Email: samuel@graceofbelair.com