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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.
Ascend Camp Sprinkler
Ministry Focused

Ascend Camp Supports Kids and Teens in a Difficult Season

July 29, 2022

Navigating circumstances like divorce, the loss of a loved one, or caring for someone with a disability or special needs is challenging for anyone. However, it’s particularly difficult for kids and teens when their families are facing one of these complex issues. That’s why we have Ascend.

ReGeneration Students
Ministry Focused

re:gen for Students Provides Life-Changing Discipleship

July 25, 2022

For years, both members of Grace church and individuals from our community have experienced life change through re:generation—a 12-step discipleship process oriented around life change and hope through the application of God’s Word.

Eastside High School Football Players Working at Front Porch Housing
Culturally Engaged

Front Porch Housing Provides Opportunity for Community Engagement

July 21, 2022

Front Porch Housing is not only providing a supportive community for residents, it is also creating many discipleship opportunities—both for our members and our community. Recently, we connected with the coach of the Eastside High School football team, who was looking for ways to get his team involved in community service.

Senior Honor Member
Ministry Focused

Understanding Dementia Class Supports Caregivers

July 14, 2022

The number of people with dementia is on the rise, and for each person diagnosed, care is required. Many families are functioning as caregivers without any education or training, which leaves them vulnerable to confusion, fear, frustration, and ultimately, burnout. One way Grace is seeking to support these families is through Understanding Dementia.

Black Family
Faithfully Gathered

Get to Know Grace Staff: Daniel Black, Spartanburg Campus Pastor

July 11, 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.

Nicaragua Medical Team
Culturally Engaged

Nicaragua Missions Continue After Long Hiatus

June 30, 2022

For the first time in over four years, Grace Church was able to send a medical team to Chinadega, Nicaragua this past week. The team of 24 covenant members from across all of our campuses consisted of doctors, nurses, physical therapists, a dental hygienist, and a number of willing servants who filled various roles throughout the different areas of the clinic.

money matters
Courageously Generous

Money Matters Equips Members to Be Courageously Generous

June 23, 2022

One of our core values is being Courageously Generous, and over the past year, Grace has developed Money Matters—a new class designed to equip our members to live out this value. The purpose of Money Matters is to help participants renew their mindset concerning personal finance, become good and faithful stewards of the resources God has given them, and bring him glory through their money as well as their lives.

NEXT Worship Service
Ministry Focused

Anderson Campus Reaches College Students through Grace NEXT

June 21, 2022

Last fall, Grace Anderson launched NEXT—a ministry designed to engage college students in a way that tethers them to the local church and grows them as followers of Christ during a pivotal season of life. It has been exciting to see how this ministry has grown over its first full year.

Furnishing DSS Rooms
Culturally Engaged

Spartanburg Campus Supports DSS by Refurbishing Visitation Rooms

June 14, 2022

We are committed to serving orphans and vulnerable children in our community. One way our Spartanburg campus has embraced this mission is through a collaboration with other community partners to refurbish Spartanburg County’s DSS visitation rooms.