About Us

WHERE WE’RE FROM:

Garner Christian Fellowship is a Non-Denominational Christian Church associated with Elim Bible Fellowship in Lima, New York. We’ve been ministering in the Garner area since 1997.

WHAT WE BELIEVE:

We believe that the Bible is the Word of God. We believe that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, died for our sins and was raised from the dead through the power of the Holy Spirit. We believe that through faith in Him and His sacrifice, we can receive forgiveness for our sins and spend eternity with Him. We believe the Holy Spirit empowers us to be His disciples, to preach the Gospel and live a Spirit filled life. We believe that the gifts of the Spirit are present and active in the church today. We believe that God has called us to share with others what He has freely given us; His love, His grace, and His mercy. 

WHAT WE’RE ABOUT:

Building Relationships, to Transform Lives, to Impact the World!

GCF Leadership Team

Pastor John and Joye Cavari

John and Joye have faithfully pastored Garner Christian Fellowship since 1997, serving our church and community with steady leadership and a deep love for people. Before coming to Garner, they spent 11 years ministering through BASIC College Ministries, investing in students and emerging leaders. John is ordained through Elim Fellowship and has also worked in the Biotech and Clinical Research industry for the past 20 years.

Their heart for ministry is expressed through GCF’s mission: Building Relationships… To Transform Lives… To Impact the World. John and Joye are committed to helping people grow in faith, experience authentic community, and live out the gospel in everyday life. They have four children, two of which are married, and three grandchildren.

Christian and Jen Olmstead

Chris and Jen Olmstead have been part of Garner Christian Fellowship since moving to North Carolina from Upstate in 2000. Before coming to Garner, they were attending Elim Gospel Church in Lima, NY. They’ve served in various roles since joining GCF, from general administration to Men’s/Women’s ministries, to Youth Group leaders and more. Since 2010 they have served in an eldership role. 

In the marketplace, Chris works in residential real estate, and Jen works in public school administration. They have been married since 1998 and have four children, a DIL and one grandson. Their passion to see unity in marriages and families guides their leadership style in the church.

Their heart for ministry is expressed through a few core passions: Hospitality, mentoring, and giving. Chris and Jen desire to see the local church exemplify the beauty of Christ that it was intended for – through authentic relationships, the leading of the Holy Spirit and a genuine love for others.

Jaime and Chelsea Huckeba

Jaime and Chelsea have been part of Garner Christian Fellowship since 2005, joining the worship team a few years later and eventually stepping into leadership as the church’s head worship leaders. Over the years, they have had the privilege of serving alongside the GCF family, cultivating a culture of worship that invites people into the presence of God and draws hearts closer to Jesus.

They desire to see the church minister to the heart of Jesus with wholehearted love & devotion and cultivate an atmosphere that hungers for God. Believing that when a people come together with hearts fully surrendered and longing for Him, His presence will move among them.

Outside of ministry, Jaime serves as a senior leader at a faith-based manufacturing organization and Chelsea serves at The Triangle Prayer Room, and manages a busy household opening their home to home groups, youth, and young adult events, all while doing life together as a family. They have five children, two married daughters, and two grandchildren who they adore!

Nate and Jillian Mullins

Nate and Jill have been an active part of Garner Christian Fellowship since 2009. Nate and Jillian have four kids and love to get around family and friends to connect and do life together. We live in Clayton NC and we believe that one of our biggest ministry tools is our home. Nate has a passion for men and men’s ministry. Nate has served in different prison ministry opportunities since 2007.

Greg and Angela Stephens

Greg and Angela have been an active part of Garner Christian Fellowship since 2013. Before moving to North Carolina Greg graduated from Bible college and served in pastoral ministry and evangelism. Angela was an elementary school teacher and served as a missionary in the Philippines working at an orphanage. They married in 2007 and have 3 boys.

Currently Greg is a full-time local missionary sharing the Gospel at college campuses, city events, and serving in pro-life ministry. He also serves as pastoral oversight for the youth and young adults ministries at Garner Christian Fellowship and loves equipping and discipling believers to serve the Lord. Angela serves in children’s ministry and has a heart for orphan care and raising their boys. Together they want to see God’s Kingdom advance through preaching the Gospel, making disciples and equipping the church.