Church Staff

Cliff Purcell
Lead Pastor
Cliff Purcell is the Lead Pastor at GVNaz. He and his wife, Laura, joined the GVNaz family in 2020. Closing in on three decades of ministry, Pastor Cliff was an Associate Pastor in Connell, Washington, for five years; Lead Pastor in Whitefish, Montana, for ten years; and Lead Pastor in Lewiston, Idaho, for 9 years.
He prepared for pastoral ministry by pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Religion and a master’s degree in Religious Education.
The Purcells have three adult children: Noah and his wife, Rachel; Faith; and Luke... all of whom live in Nashville, Tennessee.
When it comes to ministry, Pastor Cliff is passionate about preaching, teaching, and caring for people.
Recreationally speaking, he enjoys the outdoor pursuits of hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping. Having grown up on a farm, he enjoys helping out with farm or ranch life any chance he gets. He also loves woodworking and making music playing acoustic, electric, and bass guitars.
Email: cpurcell@gvnaz.org
He prepared for pastoral ministry by pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Religion and a master’s degree in Religious Education.
The Purcells have three adult children: Noah and his wife, Rachel; Faith; and Luke... all of whom live in Nashville, Tennessee.
When it comes to ministry, Pastor Cliff is passionate about preaching, teaching, and caring for people.
Recreationally speaking, he enjoys the outdoor pursuits of hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping. Having grown up on a farm, he enjoys helping out with farm or ranch life any chance he gets. He also loves woodworking and making music playing acoustic, electric, and bass guitars.
Email: cpurcell@gvnaz.org