Pastor

Pastor Denny, as he likes to be called, grew up as the son of missionary parents. He spent his formative years until age 11, in South America, along the Amazon River and also near the city of Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil. While most of his grammar school years were in South America, Denny’s education after grade school took place here in the United States where he graduated from Monterey Bay Academy and Pacific Union College, both of which are in California. He also holds his Master of Divinity degree from Andrews University. Along with English, he speaks Portuguese and Spanish. Since answering the call to ministry in 1987, Denny Grady has served as a Youth Pastor, Director of Youth Ministries for the Hawaii and Potomac Conferences, and most recently, as senior pastor of a church in Virginia.

With a major passion for mission ministry, Pastor Denny has included in his ministry at various assignments, the leading of Far Out Missions excursions. Since 1988, his teams have built over 30 churches and schools for Seventh-day Adventist communities in Fiji, the Federated States of Micronesia, and Brazil. Pastor Denny is joined in ministry and missions, by his lovely wife Cyndee, and their two daughters, Nicole and Noelle, (and more recently, their son-in-law, Brian Hustad).

Worship Director

My calling has been to guide people into a deeper connection with Jesus through music. I have long been associated with Peachtree Hills, occasionally leading worship while serving as worship pastor at various churches in Coweta County. I’ve always considered Peachtree Hills my home. In 2024, I was privileged to accept the role of worship director.  

In addition to leading worship, I work full-time as the music director for JOY Worship and as a newscaster at The JOY FM. Previously, I spent 20 years as a traffic reporter in New York and Atlanta.  

My wife, Nancy, is devoted to service and community involvement. She currently works as a play therapist and runs Sparrow’s Closet, a nonprofit supporting foster children. We are blessed with two daughters, Maddie and Emma, who both love Jesus and seek His guidance in their lives. Both have attended Shoal Creek Adventist School. 

Worship through music has always been a vital part of my relationship with Jesus. It’s a time to express love for Him and to clear our minds and hearts so we can listen for God's voice. I look forward to creating that same atmosphere and serving you at Peachtree Hills SDA Church!