Our Staff Team
Contact a specific staff member by emailing them at firstname@gotgrace.info, or by clicking on their name below
Dan Steinhart - Pastor
Dan Steinhart joined the Grace team in November of 2016. He brings a varied employment portfolio with him. He spent ten years in healthcare, working in the ER as well as facilitating large process-redesign projects for a local hospital system. He’s also spent significant time working in manufacturing, supporting the auto industry.
Dan’s heart has always been focused on ministry in the local church. While working in healthcare he served as the primary Worship Leader for 17 years at Grace Church in White Lake, MI. He also served there as an Elder and Pastor for twenty years and as the lead pastor at Grace Church in Waterford, MI.
Dan attended Moody Bible Institute where he received a diploma in Bible and Theology. He has a B.A. in History from Trinity College (Deerfield, IL) where he also met his wife, Jeanne (1983). Most recently (2009), he completed a Masters in Spiritual Formation and Leadership through Spring Arbor University (SAU). Dan is also an adjunct professor for SAU.
Dan and Jeanne have one son, Dan, who is married to Casie and lives in Grand Rapids, MI. You would think that with all the house projects he does, that he would enjoy that, but not so much! What he really enjoys is playing his guitar, reading, and taking photographs… lots and lots of photographs!
Jesse Smothers - Pastor of Students and Children
Jesse Smothers came on staff at Grace in June of 2023 following his graduation from Moody Bible Institute with a B.A. in Children and Family Ministry. While at Moody, the Lord grew his heart for the local church and increased his desire to disciple young people towards maturity in Christ. He grew up in the area where he attended Grace Church, White Lake, and was thrilled with the opportunity to serve the body of Christ in Commerce where he had various existing relationships.
Jesse is engaged to Abby and they are joyfully awaiting their marriage once she concludes her schooling at Western Michigan University with a degree in Physical Education and Health.
Jesse loves doing absolutely anything active outside with friends and family, especially going on runs, playing volleyball, or intense games of Cornhole.
Matt Mezak - Pastor
Matt Mezak joined the Grace Staff in April 2018 as the Pastor of Children and Student Ministries. He and his wife Kara grew up in the area, West Bloomfield and Highland respectively. Matt attended Moody Bible Institute in Chicago and graduated in 2017 with degree in Biblical Studies. He’s currently pursuing a MA in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. Kara graduated from Eastern Michigan University in 2017 as well, and is now a kindergarten teacher in South Lyon.
Matt and Kara have a son, Jude, born in May, 2022 who is a big fan of Cherrios, naps, and stealing mom and dad’s AirPods.
Matt loves golf, ultimate frisbee, reading, and playing with Gunner, his Golden Retriever.