About Us
"Impacting a broken and hurting world with Christ's love."
We seek to glorify God through every event on our campus. From a community festival to a volleyball camp, our focus is on making disciples!
What We Do
Grace Covenant Ministries serves Jackson County, Kentucky by helping to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the community! Read more about our ministries here.
Why Jackson County?
Why serve in Jackson County, Kentucky? To better understand the region let’s look at some statistics:
People living in poverty: Jackson County 28.4%
United States Average: 10.6%
Unemployment rate: Jackson County 8%
United States 4%
Median House Value: Jackson County $107,000
United States $400,000
Average Income per person: Jackson County $22,069
United States $63,800
Avg income per household Jackson County $41,410
United States $83,750
Opiod deaths Jackson County 60/100,000 people
United States 11/100,000 people
These statistics are common throughout the Appalachian region. The region was once the epicenter for coal mining, tobacco farming and logging. The coal industry was once a vital part of life and the economy in Jackson County. Due to reduced coal prices, cheaper natural resources and federal regulations, the coal industry has all but disappeared from Jackson County.
At one time, tobacco farming represented over 33% of the local economy. Tobacco farming wasn’t just a business, it was part of their heritage. Due to government regulations and since the federal quota system ended, the large farms got larger and the smaller farms disappeared. In 1992 there were over 60,000 tobacco farms in Kentucky. In 2024 there are under 1,000 tobacco farms left in Kentucky. The vast majority of those farms were in the Appalachian region, including Jackson County.
Due to the inaccessibility of much of the area, Jackson County is not seen as a good place for industry. All of these variables add up to a county and surrounding area that is not an easy place to live.
But, if you ask most in the community, they wouldn’t live anywhere else. Many of the families have grown up here and live on property owned by their families since the late 1700’s and early 1800’s. Their culture and love for the Appalachians doesn’t allow them to leave. It is a slower pace of life, a beautiful land and beautiful people.
Meet Our Team
Campus Director
Chad Demers
Chad joined Grace Covenant Ministries as Director in 2025. He says "My favorite part of working at Grace Covenant Ministries is getting to see lives change—often in quiet, unseen ways. It’s the moments when people feel valued, when hope replaces discouragement, and when someone realizes they are not alone, and helping them to see "strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow."
Those moments remind me why this work matters.
Ministry isn’t just about programs or events; it’s about people. I’m grateful to serve alongside others who share the same heart and calling, working together to meet both physical and spiritual needs. Seeing faith lived out through action—through consistency, compassion, and love—is incredibly meaningful.
Even on the hard days, I’m reminded that this work has eternal purpose. It’s a privilege to be used by God in practical ways and to be part of what He is doing in the lives of others. Serving here isn’t just a job to me—it’s a calling, and I’m thankful and humbled to be a part of it!
Annville Community Church Pastor & Grace Covenant Ministries Team Member
Jason Elam
Jason has been on staff with GCM for 15 years! His favorite part of his job is getting to meet so many different people and getting to share the good news of the Gospel with them!
Custodian, Cook, and Rental Manager
Jessica Mullins
Jess has been on the team for 5 years, and wears many hats at Grace Covenant Ministries! Her favorite part of the job is that it doesn't feel like a job! She says "It feels like a family. I know that if I needed anyone of my coworkers, I could call on them day or night and they would be there no questions asked."
Campus Maintenance
Luke Elam
Luke has been with GCM since July of 2025!
Office Manager
Yolanda Webb
Yolanda has been serving with Grace Covenant Ministries for 36 years!
Trade Store Warehouse Manager
James Sizemore
James has been on staff for 18 years. He says, "My favorite part of the job is talking to all the customers! We have some that come in every day! We have one customer that comes in that straightens all of our books for us! We appreciate the thoughtfulness!”
Trade Store Floor Manager
Tina Keyton
Tina has worked with GCM for 22 years.
Trade Store Team Member
Sharon Gabbard
Sharon has worked with GCM for 2 and a half years.
Trade Store Team Member
Karen Bright
Karen has worked with GCM for 29 years!
Trade Store Team Member
Toni Demers
Toni came to Grace Covenant Ministries with her husband, Chad, in 2025. Her favorite part of the day is meeting new people and building relationships!
Youth Coordinator
Mackenzie Bowles
Mackenzie started serving with GCM in 2023. Her favorite parts of the job are getting to share her love for Jesus with all the kids that attend camp, bringing the community together through events on campus, and being a part of the amazing staff!
Summer Staff Member
Sydney Baldwin
Sydney has served with us for 2 years. Her favorite part of the job is spending her summer connecting with so many wonderful kiddos, and sharing God’s love with them.
Contact Us
Address
4500 KY-30 W,
Annville, KY 40402
Contact
Office Hours
Mon - Fri
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday
Out of Office
​Sunday
Out of Office