Pastors Paul and Cindy Grodell are founders of <a href="http://beyondthewallschurch.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Beyond the Walls</a>, an outreach-based church located in the heart of inner-city Elyria, Ohio.

Paul and Cindy, having themselves been rescued by Christ from destructive addictions and lifestyles, know and understand the freedom made available through the power of God's grace. They have over 20 years of pastoral experience in sharing the Gospel of Jesus with young and old alike. While inner-city outreach is a large part of their ministry, what drives them is a heart to see the broken restored and the addicted set free.

They have broken the mold of traditional churches and have cultivated a culturally diverse congregation with individuals from all walks of life. We believe that, as followers of Jesus, we need to go beyond the walls of the building, meeting the needs of the people.

"Church isn't meant to be locked in a building. It's meant to go beyond the walls to where the people are. People who desperately need to know there's someone out there who loves them and accepts them as they are."

Pastors Paul and Cindy Grodell are both graduates of Cross Study Center and are ordained ministers through the Assemblies of God International Fellowship.