Our Leadership

TINA BAUER | director

Tina is originally from Arvada, Colorado, but has been a Californian since arriving to attend Concordia University in Irvine, where she earned a B.A. in psychology. In college she met her husband, Ben, and, as she likes to say, “Colorado didn’t stand a chance” for her return. Tina has worked in the field of early childhood education in Marin for over 16 years. She has a loving passion for every child entrusted to her care and enjoys meaningful, lasting relationships with the families of these children. Tina is uniquely gifted at helping young people of all ages explore and embrace the gospel of Jesus in their own language, and in ways meaningful to the season of their lives. The Bauers, with their two children, Ellie and Jonah, live in the Gerstle Park neighborhood of San Rafael. As a family, they enjoy bike rides, road trips, and time spent in the ‘100 Acre Wood’ at their cabin in Mendocino County. Tina also enjoys hiking in beautiful Marin, long summer days, hanging out on the street with her family and neighbors where it is certain that a game of baseball, handball, basketball, or football will be played, baking cookies with her children, and snuggling in front of a warm fireplace on cold, rainy afternoons. She is excited about all that God is doing in Marin and thankful for the part Grace Marin (and GraceKids!) has to play. Tina looks forward to years of relationship building in the community.