Our Purpose
Every person in the world needs God’s grace. That includes you. Many people are familiar with the word, grace. But fewer understand it and experience it.
Confronted with grace, some people find it too good to be true. Others get offended, even angry that God would not require more effort or determination from people who would presume to move in His direction.
GraceWorks International exists to help people discover how good God’s grace really is. From those far from God to those who occupy seats in churches across the world, grace is sometimes elusive. It slips through our fingers like liquid gold. When confronted with the liberating idea of God’s grace, people often respond with a new awareness expressed in the words, “I’ve never thought about it like that.” And many go on to find God’s grace life-changing.
God’s grace is bigger than an experience. It’s a perspective on life and how life is meant to be lived. Grace helps us discover why we’ve been born. Grace enables us to live life to the fullest.
GraceWorks International is here to help people grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus. You can join the discovery through our resources. Our articles and sermons help you learn more about God’s grace. You might also want to get involved in a Grace Group or request individual mentoring and direction in all things grace.
In addition, GraceWorks International is committed to churches and pastors. We provide a personalized gameplan for churches wanting to learn more about a lifestyle and ministry of grace. And with a heart for pastors, even those who are struggling in their role, we provide hope for finding God’s presence and His power in church difficulties and leadership challenges. We want to see pastors and churches thriving in God’s grace.
Joe Duke
Founder & Executive Director
Joe Duke is the Founder and Executive Director of GraceWorks International and the Co-founder and Pastor Emeritus of LifePoint Church where he served as Pastor for over 35 years. Joe is a graduate of Asbury College (University) and Dallas Seminary (ThM). He is a writer and speaker who is obsessed with helping people grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus.
In a world where it’s easy for grace to become fuzzy, Joe is committed to helping people grasp just how good God’s grace really is. He is especially skillful at helping people understand the liberating distinction between becoming a Christian and living as one.
Joe and Tricia have two sons who are both married. Their six grandchildren are responsible for much of the overwhelming joy and laughter in the Duke household.
Joe writes regularly for GraceWorks International, and his articles have also been published by Mockingbird, Front Porch Republic, Leading Grace Magazine, and others. Joe’s book, Reflections: Words to Inspire, Challenge, and Encourage You is available on Amazon.
Our Board of Directors
Our Executive Director, Joe Duke, chairs the GraceWorks International board. Other board members include:
Tricia Duke
Tricia is a lover of God, her family, and people. She loves being a Mimi to her 6 grandchildren. Throughout decades as a pastor’s wife, she has led women’s ministries, served on worship teams, and continues to mentor younger women. And she’s deeply fulfilled by being a part of the prayer ministry at church. In her professional world, Tricia is an Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner specializing in spine.
Tricia makes time for hiking, biking, reading, and traveling. She enjoys a great cup of coffee, lunch with friends, and traveling with her husband, Joe.
Rachel Fullen
Rachel married in 1995 to Jason Fullen. Her family has grown to include three wonderful children. In Rachel’s professional life, she has been an educator for 25 years teaching Spanish. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Stephen F. Austin University in Spanish as well as a Master of Arts degree from McDaniel College in ESOL.
Rachel is passionate about her family and her faith. She seeks to love her family well and help people find Jesus and experience the freedom that only comes through Him.
Brad Lindner
Brad and his wife Bekah live in Reisterstown, Maryland. Brad is formerly the Connections Director at LifePoint Church. When he’s not speaking or writing, you can usually find him sipping craft coffee while reading a good book.
Brad loves traveling around the world and meeting new people wherever he goes. He’s generally low maintenance, except when it comes to his beard.
Jeff Saylor
Jeffrey Saylor is currently the Director of Financial Accounting Operations for Catholic Relief Services headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. CRS provides development and relief services to over 65 third world countries across the globe. His background in non-profit accounting includes financial reporting/management, accounts payable, and payroll processing. He has specialized in designing, building, and maintaining financial systems to improve operational efficiencies.
He has been a part of LifePoint Church located near Reisterstown Maryland for over 25 years, loves working with elementary school students and has been providing accounting and financial advisory to the church for over 15 years.
In his spare time, he enjoys mountain biking and spending time with family and close friends.