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.

Español Shame Conference Participants
Ministry Focused

Grace en Español Hosts Shame Conference for Women

September 28, 2022

Last month, Grace en Español was able to host Shame: Finding Freedom—a conference exploring what shame is, identifying the experiences, thoughts, and feelings that cause shame, how it affects us in everyday life, and how to live in the freedom and comfort Christ holds out to us.

Fall Classic Worship
Faithfully Gathered

Students Enjoy Fall Classic

September 26, 2022

This month, our Fusion and 24Seven students had the opportunity to get away for a day at Denver Downs and connect at our Fall Classic. This was a special time we carved out for students to fellowship with their small groups, sit under biblical teaching, worship together, and just have a good time. Over 600 students and 181 leaders attended, and it was a memorable time for all.

Israel Trip Team
Culturally Engaged

First Mission Team to Israel Supports Student Ministry

September 14, 2022

Last year, Grace formed a partnership in Israel with the Association of Baptist Churches in Nazareth. This group represents the largest single group of Evangelical Christians in Israel today with 18 churches and a community of 3,000 people, serving mainly among the Arab population in Israel.

Playing Tennis at Next Retreat
Ministry Focused

College Students Connect and Grow at NEXT Retreat

September 14, 2022

Earlier this month, we were excited to host the very first NEXT retreat! NEXT is 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.

Grace Members Podcast Playing on Phone next to Notebook
Ministry Focused

Grace Church Members Podcast Explores Discipleship Issues

September 12, 2022

Did you know that we recently launched a podcast for our church body? When serving in ministry, we are often clear on the “what” behind the mission we are trying to accomplish and the "how" behind achieving our ministry objectives. Ironically, we can often forget the "why" behind the ministry we do.

David's Table Worship
Culturally Engaged

Serving Partner Skeeter Powell | David's Table

September 1, 2022

Grace currently has six serving partners—covenant members who serve full-time in missions and are actively involved at Grace Church.

Allendale Camp Impact Basketball
Culturally Engaged

Allendale Summer Recap

August 25, 2022

This month, we just wrapped up our 13th summer of partnership with local churches in Allendale County. It was our 6th summer of helping to run Camp Impact, a summer camp for local kids, and it was a season of hard work and fruitfulness as we saw God’s faithfulness in the lives of participants, volunteers, and staff members. Here are some highlights from the summer!

Williams Family
Prayerfully Dependent

Life Change | Saying Yes to Adoption

August 22, 2022

May 4 began like any other day for Seth and Hannah Williams—until Hannah received a call from her sister-in-law. A mother with newborn twins was looking for an adoptive couple, and through a series of unlikely connections, the Williams’ name and contact information was shared with her.

Carrying Paint Supplies at Front Porch Housing
Culturally Engaged

Front Porch Housing | August Update

August 19, 2022

The summer has been spent cleaning, painting, renovating, and getting apartments ready for residents. We are beyond thankful for every individual who has donated or showed up and helped with this effort, and we wanted to give you an update on how things are going at Front Porch Housing.