Why We Don’t Have a Senior Pastor
Grace acknowledges that the ultimate head of the Church is Jesus (Ephesians 1:22; 4:15) and operates by what is called an “elder‐led” model.
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How Grace Church Views Discipleship
A few key ideas on how grace church views discipleship
Biblically Oriented
As a church, we have chosen six Core Values that help us determine the “how” behind our mission to make mature followers of Jesus. One …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Courageously Generous
Courageous generosity requires a heart that is oriented around managing, not owning, the resources God has given us. It is a discipleship issue; it is …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Culturally Engaged
Engaging the culture to share the message of salvation includes both doing good deeds and having a voice—for our church and for us personally. Motivated …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Lydia
We begin our Lives of Faith series with the story of Lydia. A successful, independent Gentile woman, Lydia’s life change begins with a posture of …
Harrison Bridge Discipleship & Groups
Spiritual Discipline
As Paul explains the redemptive nature of corrective discipline, he urges the believers at Corinth to humble themselves. Sin is powerful, destructive, and has far-reaching …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Creating Division
Now that the wall around Jerusalem is complete, Nehemiah creates a record of who is present and committed to the work at hand. This is …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Salt and Light
In this passage, Jesus calls his followers to be salt and light—preserving the world by pointing others to the light of the gospel through our …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Church Reimagined: Family of God
Many of us have church wounds or negative preconceived ideas of church. However, the local church is an expression of the reality that all believers …
Pelham Associate Campus Minister
Church Reimagined: Body of Christ
The Church is the body of Christ—his presence and ministry on earth. While we all have diverse gifts, we are united through and humbled by …
Downtown Campus Pastor
Central Care & Recovery
Trusting God with our Future Family
"It is not possible for us to have children biologically, so we knew we were going to have to trust God to provide children . …
Walking with Others Through Pain
"For the first time in my life, I felt I could see God working in my life through people. I had put all those things …
Bending to the Authority of the Local Church
"When you are obedient to him, you're in line with his will. That is ultimately the best thing you can do is to be under …
Discipleship Through the Local Church
"I think the local church is essential because I don't think God ever intended on us doing this Christian life by ourselves. . . . …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Building into the Next Generation with Ryan Gillespie
In season one, episode seven, Chris Rivers, Scofield Foster, and Ryan Gillespie, a member of Grace Church’s Downtown campus, discuss how serving as a small …
Hiding in Plain Sight with Taylor Hall
In season one, episode fourteen, Chris Rivers, Scott Beardsley, and Taylor Hall, a member of Grace Church’s Pelham campus, discuss the desire to hide and …
How Should Men Think About Participating in the Local Church?
In season two, episode 19, Chris Rivers and Brad Walbridge, along with Blake Payne (worship leader at Grace Church), tackle the question, “how should men …
Takeaways: How Should Men Think about Participation in the Local Church
In season two, episode 21, Chris Rivers and Brad Walbridge, along with Matt Gaymon (a governing elder and member at Grace Church's Pelham campus), take …
Five Pieces of Advice Every Man Needs
In season two, episode 22, Chris Rivers and Brad Walbridge, along with Player Chappell (student staff at Grace's Powdersville campus), explore five pieces of advice …
