After graduating from college, God saved John, and Jesus Christ became the Lord of his life. John and his wife, Delphine, came with their children to Grace Church in 1969. John has been an elder since 1971, and he currently serves on the board as treasurer. John and his wife, Delphine, and their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren are involved with and enjoy various ministries in many areas of the church.
Chris Gee has a conversation with John Bates, who serves as the Treasurer on the Grace Church Elders Board.