Jimmy and Ramona Currence

Jimmy is the Executive Pastor, overseeing the administrative and day-to-day operations of the church, and coordinating the various ministries for GraceLife.  He has a passion for helping people find their place and calling in the kingdom of God.  Prior to coming to Columbia to help start GraceLife, Jimmy was a Youth Pastor and Worship Pastor in North Carolina.  After graduating college, he served on a church planting team in Romania where he met and married Ramona.

Before entering vocational ministry, Jimmy was a middle and high school band director.  He is a graduate of both Appalachian State University and Shenandoah Conservatory.  Jimmy is a pianist, loves music and outdoor sports like hiking, backpacking and white water rafting.  He and Ramona have been married since 1996 and have a passion to travel.  They have three sons…so far:  Christian, Nathanael and Caden.