We are pleased to announce that Heber Ticas was commissioned as Vice President of Grace Communion International in June 2025. The commissioning ceremony took place at the Home Office, surrounded by U.S. pastors who joined in prayer and celebration. Heber brings with him decades of pastoral experience, having faithfully served GCI since April 2003. Known for his missional mindset, ability to develop leaders, and gift for team building, Heber has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to the church’s vision and its people. These strengths will now be more fully utilized in his expanded leadership role.
President Greg Williams shared, “Heber’s stellar work with leading and organizing the Latin American region has stood out and influenced me in making the decision to promote him to serve alongside me as Vice President of GCI. Heber has pastored well and will bring a pastor’s heart and experience to the role. I am honored to work more directly with Heber, and he will hand off some of the roles he’s been serving in to take on a more concentrated focus — helping to shoulder some of the many responsibilities I carry.”
We invite you to watch the video of Heber’s commissioning and join us in praying for him as he steps into this new season of service.
Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBiITZ6fjlE
My hearty (and thankful) congratulations to Heber (and Xochilt) with him. You will be in my prayers as you take on this new and important assignement. God bless.
Dear Heber (and Mrs. Ticas). Nancy and I are moved with Jesus’ joy learning about your new assignment. The Holy Spirit’s gifts of love for fellow human beings, your faith in Jesus, your missional hearts, and your leadership will serve us as Vice President of our denomination. We love you and commit to pray for you. Ken and Nancy
Congratulations on your elevation to Vice-President of GCI. May the Spirit of Christ continue to guide and direct your path as you serve.
Bless you Heber and your wife in this new endeavor and may God’s peace rest on you throughout your time in this role. May the Spirit ever be leading you as the vice president of GCI.
Congratulations to Heber and his family! I don’t know you personally, but we here in GCI South Africa have a lot of trust and confidence in Home Office and our servant leaders. You definitely have our full support and prayers. May Jesus be your guiding light and the Holy Spirit your voice of reason.
God Bless.
Pastor Johannes Maree.