Our Minister

Rev. Dr. Jon D. Payne

Pastor Jon D. Payne was born and raised in Santa Clara, California.  He has been serving as minister of Grace Presbyterian Church since June 2003.  Payne also serves as a Visiting Lecturer in Practical Theology at RTS Atlanta.  His wife Marla is a full-time mom and also works one day a week as a pediatric physical therapist with special needs children.  The Paynes have two children, Mary Hannah (9) and Hans (6). 

Education
Clemson University (B.A. Psychology, 1993)
Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte, NC (M.A. Theological Studies, 1998)
University of Edinburgh (Scotland), New College (M.Th. Historical Theology, 2003)
Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, MS (D. Min. Preaching, 2004)