We Choose

We Choose is our ministry plan—it provides a framework for our church to pursue spiritual health and advance God's Kingdom both within and outside of our local congregations. We believe our mission of making disciples is intertwined with serving our communities at home and the global church.

Brian Burgess
Culturally Engaged

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 at Table in Puerto Rico
Culturally Engaged

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.

Front Porch Legal Team next to Sign
Culturally Engaged

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.

Two Women at Alabaster House
Culturally Engaged

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 Winter Weekend Lighted Stage Sign
Ministry Focused

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.

Grenoble Group Standing in front of City View
Culturally Engaged

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.

Vaughn Family
Faithfully Gathered

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.

Matt Williams Speaking at Parenting Culture Conference
Biblically Oriented

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.

Mosaic Coffee House Sign
Ministry Focused

Inspire Coffee House Opens

February 1, 2023

Mosaic is our ministry for children, students, and adults with special needs or disabilities, and it’s been a blessing to see this ministry grow over the years. A new facet of Mosaic that we are excited to share is the Inspire Coffee House!