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We exist to make mature followers of Jesus Christ by equipping them for a life of spiritual passion that impacts their home, the community, and the world for Jesus Christ.

Front Porch Nearly Completed House Construction in Spartanburg
Culturally Engaged

Front Porch Housing | New Houses Prepared for Residents in Spartanburg

January 20, 2023

We have all been thrilled to see Front Porch Housing take shape over the past six months at its primary location on Cleveland Street. But did you know that Front Porch Housing also exists in other houses and apartments across the Upstate?

Restoration Village Sign
Culturally Engaged

JUMPSTART’s Restoration Village Grows

January 17, 2023

One of our ministry partners is JUMPSTART—a gospel-centered organization that disciples current and former prisoners and assists with re-entry to society. One of JUMPSTART’s current initiatives is the ongoing development of Restoration Village located in Spartanburg County.

Aimee White JC Cares
Culturally Engaged

Serving Partner Aimee White | JC Cares

January 12, 2023

Grace currently has seven serving partners—covenant members who serve full-time in missions and are actively involved at Grace Church. One of these partners is Aimee White, a member of the Powdersville campus who founded JC Cares.

Front Porch Winter Camp  Sign with Handprints
Faithfully Gathered

Kids Enjoy Winter Camp at Front Porch Housing

January 6, 2023

Over the holiday break from school, our friends at Front Porch Housing hosted a Winter Camp for the kids who live there. Each day, about 15-20 kids got to hang out, play games, share meals, and participate in other fun activities. They even got to learn from the Greenville City Fire Department and visit the Greenville Zoo!

DSS Christmas Lunch Attendees
Culturally Engaged

Pelham Campus Hosts Christmas Lunch for DSS Workers

January 3, 2023

Last month, our Pelham campus hosted a special Christmas Luncheon for DSS workers in Greenville County. These men and women serve foster children and families in our community tirelessly and often without thanks, so we wanted to find a small way to show them that we see and appreciate all they do.

Christmas Gift Bags
Courageously Generous

Campuses Support Communities through Seasonal Giving Projects

December 21, 2022

During the Christmas season this year, all our campuses served their communities through seasonal giving projects. Thank you to everyone who participated—this was a special way to show Jesus’ love to those around us. Check out each campus’ project below!

Group Praying at Night of Prayer
Prayerfully Dependent

Night of Prayer Points Us to God's Provision

December 14, 2022

Over the past year and a half, we’ve been using Night of Prayer to focus on the Lord’s Prayer in our Teach Us to Pray series. It’s been both challenging and encouraging to examine this passage line by line, allowing the Scripture to shape how we think about prayer. This fall, we focused on “Give us this day our daily bread,” which points us to God’s daily provision and our need for him and each other.

Kenya Medical Missions
Culturally Engaged

Medical Mission Team Serves in Kenya

December 8, 2022

Over the past few years, many of our international missions trips have been put on hold due to the pandemic. So this fall, we were excited to be able to send a medical mission team to serve with our partners in Kenya for the first time in three years. The team consisted of medical providers, dentists, nurses, and several other members who helped support and organize the clinics—a total of 19 members.

Raulerson Family
Faithfully Gathered

Get to Know Grace Staff: Bobby Raulerson, Harrison Bridge Campus Pastor

December 5, 2022

We have staff members in both campus staff and support staff roles all over the Upstate! We want you to get to know some of them as you stay updated with what’s happening at Grace Church.