Meet Ministry Partner Homes of Hope
March 14, 2023
One of our local ministry partners is Homes of Hope, a nonprofit organization that seeks to inspire lasting change in communities through multiple avenues of development. By providing affordable, energy-efficient rental and home ownership options, Homes of Hope is actively developing foundational, safe environments for low-to-moderate income families in the Upstate.
Get to Know Front Porch Staff: Brian Burgess, Director
March 8, 2023
Since officially launching in the summer of 2022, Front Porch Housing has helped many in the Upstate find a place to call home, with more than 400 residents at the Greenville Tech Campus location alone. As a three-year supportive housing program, Front Porch provides a foundation for residents who need help getting back on their feet. And as director of Front Porch Housing, Brian Burgess says there’s no shortage of need.
Women's Ministry Develops in Puerto Rico
March 3, 2023
Through Grace's partnership with Hunger Corps in Puerto Rico, we are excited that what began as hurricane and disaster relief is transforming into discipleship as we have been able to come alongside Eileen Alemany in launching Respira—a women’s ministry hosted by Hunger Corps. The group began with Ezer’s Biblical Femininity study in June of 2022 and is now working through A Woman's Words.
Outreach Opens Legal Clinic at Front Porch Housing
February 28, 2023
Our Outreach ministry has recently expanded by opening a low-cost legal clinic at Front Porch Housing! The clinic just had their first day of consultations, and it was exciting to be able to serve individuals and families through legal advice and connecting them to community resources.
Missions Grants | Meet Recipient Blakely Callaham
February 23, 2023
One facet of our Outreach ministry is Missions Grants—a funding program that invites our members to apply for yearly grants of $1,000-2,500 to support specific projects or programs of their personal ministry.
Forge Students Gather for Winter Weekend
February 16, 2023
This past weekend, high school students from across all campuses came together for Forge Winter Weekend—385 students and 165 leaders attended! Students gathered at our Pelham campus for teaching and worship, and then they spent Friday night at their respective campuses.
Building Relationships with Outreach Partners in France
February 13, 2023
Nick and Annie VanWingerden have been serving in Grenoble, France since 2008 with Impact France, focusing on connecting with college students at the University of Grenoble. In 2018, the VanWingerdens partnered with Aurélien and Chloe Lang and planted the Grenoble East Church. They have seen consistent engagement over the past few years, especially with young people.
Get to Know Grace Staff: Turner Vaughn, Powdersville Campus Pastor
February 7, 2023
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.
Parenting Culture Conference Equips Parents of 3rd and 4th Graders
February 3, 2023
A few weeks ago, Grace hosted our first Parenting Culture conference—a focused time for parents of 3rd and 4th graders to hear relevant teaching, connect with one another, and orient themselves to discipling their children in intentional ways.