Trace Pridgen earned a bachelors in Business Management from Auburn University, but most recently served as Creative and Worship Pastor at Local Church in Dawsonville, Ga. He and his wife, Annie, moved to the Atlanta area in 2017 to serve local churches and animals (Annie is a veterinarian), and welcomed their first child, Grant, in 2021. A proud Opelika native, Trace is thrilled to return home to serve on Grace Auburn's staff team.

As Associate Pastor, Trace provides leadership for all worship team and production members.