The Grace Pointe Church Mission
To show the love of Christ by seeking, serving, and saving the lost by the power of the Holy Spirit; edifying the saints, and making disciples that make disciples.
Marcellus Barnes Sr. is the founding and lead Pastor of Grace Pointe Church in the Scenic City of Chattanooga, TN. In 2015 after returning from Nagoya, Japan, God gave Pastor Marcellus a heavy burden for Urban Ministry in the City of Chattanooga. He along with his wife and 3 children launched Grace Pointe Church in March of 2016.
Pastor Marcellus’ unique ability to communicate the truths of the Bible in a relevant and uncompromising manner has been able to reach different generations of men, women, singles, couples and families from every walk of life.
Pastor Marcellus received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and was a Music Educator for Hamilton County Department of Education in the urban schools. He also received a Diploma from the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Ga. As a bi-vocational Pastor, he also works as a Behavior Management Specialist for the Hamilton County Department of Education. Along with serving on the board for Kingdom Partners, and Unifi Ed, he has a Passion for Community, Education, and Outreach. He continues to encourage Grace Pointe to be the hands and feet of Jesus.
Pastor Marcellus and his wife Lady Denita are the proud parents of their daughter Justine, son’s Marcellus Jr. and Kenny.