Luke & Amanda Eicher - Associate Pastor
Luke joined the GCF staff in December 2005, at the age of 27. He and his wife, Amanda, also oversee the youth ministry at the church.
Luke received his Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering from Michigan State University in 2002, graduating with high honors. He worked four years as a pharmaceutical consulting engineer at Dynamic Engineering Inc. before beginning full time ministry.
Amanda received her Bachelor of Science degree in Family Community Services (Human Ecology) from Michigan State University in 2002. Amanda co-founded Impact Leadership, which provides leadership and awareness workshops in local schools.
Luke began attending Grace Christian Fellowship at age six with his parents when the church started. Luke grew up attending the youth group, serving on the youth and church worship teams and ministering on overseas mission trips. Luke and Amanda began volunteering with the youth ministry after graduating from Michigan State University in 2002. In 2004 they were appointed as the youth leaders to oversee Rush and Surge youth ministries and in 2005 Luke was asked to participate as a member of the church elder/leader team.
Luke and Amanda believe in the significance of the local church and are committed to training, teaching, and building a body of believers that is empowered to do the work of the ministry. They want to see the church released to live life well, add value to their community, and free to share the good news of the gospel. They have a passion for youth ministry and desire to train up young people who are committed to living to living their lives for God and advancing the His kingdom.
Luke is passionate about loving his wife, Amanda, and their four daughters, Elaina, Riley, Kenzie and Mya.
Philippians 1:27 Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ
