Our Pastors
Our Pastors
Pastor Allen Grover
Senior Pastor
Pastor Allen accepted the pastoral call to Ganson Street Baptist in 2007. Before coming to serve here, he ministered as an interim pastor for several years in inner-city Philadelphia. Prior to that, he served as an associate pastor in southern New Jersey. Allen has a caring heart for people, especially those who feel under the weight of life. His desire is to see people come to know the one true God and discover God’s purpose for their lives so that they overflow with the desire to know Him and to make Him known.
Allen received a B.A. in Bible with an Intercultural Studies minor from Columbia International University and an M.Div. from Bethel Seminary of the East. Allen was born and raised outside of Philadelphia, PA. He and his wife Ginny have been married since 1998 and the Lord has blessed them with four children: Sarah, Alyssa, Daniel, and Emily. He enjoys college football and basketball, strategy board games, spending time with people, and reading.
Office: 517-782-8574
Pastor Chad Tyson
Associate of Student Ministries
Pastor Chad came to Ganson Street Baptist in 2012 after serving as a house parent in Papua New Guinea with Wycliffe Bible Translators. God opened an opportunity for Chad to work as a youth pastor in Michigan. Chad has a deep desire to lead teens in discipleship. He has a heart for biblical truth and the study of Scripture.
Chad graduated from Philadelphia Biblical University (now Cairn University) with a B.S. in Bible/Youth Ministry. He was born in the suburbs of Philadelphia and was a faithful student of Judo. That passion led him to become a Sensei and earn his black belt. It was through this experience that a desire to work full-time with youth grew in his heart. He has a beautiful wife, Leah, who is his ministry partner and best friend. They have been married since 2003 and have five lively children: Sage, Chad, Judah, Avery, and Reese. Chad enjoys playing with his kids, nature, sarcasm, and overall debate.
Office: 517-782-8574
