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.

Downtown Sanctuary Interior Restoration Construction
Ministry Focused

10-year Anniversary of Downtown Restoration

February 22, 2021

God has provided buildings for Grace Church in unique and amazing ways throughout our history. 10 years ago, we began to restore the building that is now Grace Downtown. This historic building was originally constructed as First Baptist Church in 1854 on

Freeman Family
Faithfully Gathered

Get to Know Grace Staff: Scott Freeman, Pastor of Biblical Community

February 17, 2021

We have staff members in both central roles and campus staff roles all over the Upstate! We want you to get to know some of them as you stay updated on the life of our church. Click below to learn about our pastor of biblical community, Scott Freema…

Travelers Rest Building Construction
Prayerfully Dependent

Travelers Rest Building Project Underway

February 10, 2021

Our Travelers Rest campus has an exciting new building project in the works! We were recently able to purchase a 110,462 square foot building in northern Greenville County. The building is in the process of being renovated, and various spaces will b…

Bill White Teaching 1 Peter
Biblically Oriented

Grace Institute | 1 Peter

February 8, 2021

This month, over 500 participants finished Grace’s Institute class on 1 Peter, taught by Bill White. In this challenging, homework-intensive course, members learned how to study the Bible closely and apply the truths of 1 Peter to their lives. Here’…

Grace Church Kids 2021 Prayer Calendar
Prayerfully Dependent

Grace Church Kids Prayer Calendars Available for Families

February 1, 2021

We all know that developing the spiritual discipline of prayer is challenging—even for the most mature adults. This year, Grace Church Kids has provided an exciting new way for our kids and families to engage in prayer. The Grace Church Kids 2021 Pr…

Outside with Project Hope on MLK Day
Culturally Engaged

MLK Service Day

January 26, 2021

We are so thankful that all of our campuses are constantly looking for ways to serve their communities. Earlier this month, while many of us enjoyed a day off on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, our folks in Spartanburg were busy serving Project Hope—on…

Giving Gifts to Medical Professionals
Courageously Generous

Campuses Serve and Support Medical Professionals in the Upstate

January 25, 2021

The recent rise in COVID-19 cases has certainly put a strain on our healthcare system, and doctors, nurses, and first responders are bearing the brunt of the physical, mental, and emotional load. One way our Travelers Rest campus has sought to serve…

Outreach Speaking to News
Culturally Engaged

Outreach Supports Community Members Facing Eviction

January 22, 2021

Last week, Grace Church had the opportunity to come alongside a group of people in our community who were facing eviction. When the Economy Inn on Augusta Road was condemned, the Greenville Homeless Alliance asked for our help, and we were able to w…

Comeback Stories Letters to Jumpstart
Ministry Focused

Comeback Stories Prompts Positive Responses

January 13, 2021

JUMPSTART—one of our ministry partners—recently published a devotional for inmates in the South Carolina prison system. Comeback Stories: A Prisoner No More tells the stories of 30 men and women whose lives were transformed by the gospel while they …