GCCS Staff
Steve Grubb
Executive Director
Steve Grubb is a lifelong resident of Chattanooga, having lived in East Ridge, TN, for 35 years and Lookout Valley, TN, for the last nine. In between, he lived and worked in Ft. Oglethorpe, GA. Steve serves as a Sunday school teacher and Song Leader. He is active in his church’s Singles Ministry and has made several mission trips both locally and abroad.
For 34 years Steve worked as an RN at Hutcheson Medical Center and Martin-Boyd Assisted Living. He has always had a special place in his heart for the elderly and enjoys being of service where needed. Before taking over as Director at GCCS in April of 2022, Steve had served on the Board for two separate terms and resigned as President to take over the day-to-day operations of this worthwhile effort in the Kingdom.
Jason Brazier LCPT Counselor and Clinical Director
Jason moved to Chattanooga upon graduating from Freed Hardeman University, where he received a double major in Youth Ministry and Communications. He was a Youth and Family Minister for 12 years. He obtained a MA in Christian Ministry from Lipscomb University and a MA in Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University. Jason started working at GCCS in the fall of 2019. He is a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Therapist in the state of Tennessee.
Jason is married to Amanda and has two sons and a foster daughter. He grew up in Lawrenceburg, TN and enjoys family, friends, food, board games, music, and disc golf. Jason works with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. He loves hearing people’s stories and providing a safe place for healing. Jason is trained in CBT, Narrative Therapy, and is a certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator.
Pamela Nemec
Counselor
Pam graduated in 2006 from Lee University with a Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling. She is a Pre-licensed Counselor with experience in CBT, DBT ,Solution-focused Therapy and Grief counseling. She enjoys working with individuals and families.
Pam is married to Ben and they have 4 children. Her hobbies include exploring the great outdoors, music and true crime shows.
Rebecca Lawrence Capps
Counselor
Rebecca “Becca” Lawrence is an intern with GCCS working towards her masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Freed-Hardeman University. She was a teacher for four years and is passionate about building relationships. Becca loves to meet clients where they are and partner together to help them reach their goals. Previously, Becca has worked with clients in various walks of life with anxiety, depression, life transitions, religious trauma, and family dynamics.
Becca grew up on Signal Mountain and currently lives in Soddy Daisy. She loves traveling with her husband, her cat Louise, spending time with friends, and following Tennessee sports. Go Vols!
Anne Marie Higginbotham
Counselor
Anne Marie is a student through Freed-Hardeman University, in the process of obtaining a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is working with GCCS to complete a practicum. Her next goal is to receive licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee. She has previously worked with adolescents, families, and adults.
Anne Marie is from Knoxville, TN, and in her free time enjoys attending concerts, traveling, decorating, and spending time with friends and family. She is passionate about helping others find healing and achieve their goals!
Beth Knoll Office Manager
Beth came to Greater Chattanooga Christian Services in April of 2008 after working with CIGNA Healthcare for 10 years. She enjoys working with her church’s youth group. In 2007, she attended Chattanooga Massage Institute to become a massage therapist and now volunteers with Hospice as a massage therapist. Beth loves the outdoors, bird watching and photography.
Our History
Greater Chattanooga Children’s Home, Inc. was founded by a group of concerned Christian individuals under the leadership of Dann Spann, who wanted to provide Christian homes for the temporary care of dependent and neglected children. The first group home was completed and opened in the Tiftonia community, and later houses were built in the Brainerd and Tyner communities. Additional childcare was provided in the Cleveland area for a five year period in a house provided by the Central congregation. A home was opened in the Ringgold, Georgia area in January of 2000.
Greater Chattanooga Christian Services, Inc. was chartered by the Board of Directors in 1968, when the need for additional social services was recognized. The necessary Child-Placing Licenses were obtained, and services were expanded to include foster care, adoption, maternity services and counseling.
GCCS is governed by a Board of Directors made up of members from area Churches of Christ. Our commission has always been that of serving and doing good unto all people, especially those of the household of faith. As Christian people we are called to serve our fellow man. The scriptures set forth our responsibilities (James 1:2; Galatians 6:10, Matthew 25:31, John 1:17-18).
The history of GCCS has been to meet basic urgent needs in the lives of hundreds of children and families. The commitment to be an agency of Christians ministering to the needs of other remains unchanged.
We also count on friends such as you, who care, pray, and financially support us, therefore empowering us to continue our Christian care for children and families. If you would like to support our continuing services in this area, we welcome your donations. Please go to our Donate page for more information about how you can help us in our mission.