Developing Relationships Greenville County Detention Center
December 14, 2023
Over the past few years, we have been developing a relationship with the Greenville County Detention Center (GCDC). We desire to support those at the Detention Center in tangible ways and be a light to both staff and those incarcerated. Here are a few ways we have sought to provide encouragement and connection.
Carolina High School Supporting Students
December 12, 2023
Over the past few years, our Downtown campus has developed a partnership with Carolina High School, which has a poverty index of over 88%, one of the highest in the state of South Carolina for high schools. One way we have supported these students is by helping to provide meals for athletes before their games.
Costa Rica Mission Trip
December 7, 2023
Over Thanksgiving break, a team of 16 students and 9 leaders from across several campuses served on a mission trip to Costa Rica! In partnership with Filter of Hope, they delivered water filters to members of the local community so they can have clean water.
Get to Know Grace Staff
December 4, 2023
We have staff members in both campus staff and central 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.
Campus Updates
November 29, 2023
Grace Church is a family of local congregations, and while our campuses share common teaching, resources, leader training, and more, each local body is unique. We believe discipleship flourishes in proximity, and each of our campuses are also able to tailor both their discipleship and outreach to the needs of the local community.
re:generation Stephen's Story
November 22, 2023
When Stephen Carvalho moved to the United States from India in 2019, he drifted away from church, even though he’d grown up in a Christian family. In 2023, he decided it was time to find a local church, and he landed at Grace Church’s Spartanburg campus.
Front Porch Housing Adam's Story
November 20, 2023
One facet of Front Porch Housing that makes it a unique supportive community is the presence of missional residents. These residents are living at Front Porch for the express purpose of providing a stable presence, encouraging and getting to know residents, and being active participants in the community.
Grace Church Downtown Outreach Fair
November 15, 2023
One of our core values is being Culturally Engaged, and the primary way we live that out is through both international and local partnerships. Recently, our Downtown campus hosted an Outreach Fair for their members to connect with local organizations that serve the vulnerable and under-resourced in our community.
Nicaragua Partnering with Local Churches
November 8, 2023
Grace Church has been partnering with local churches and ministry leaders in Nicaragua since 2003. Teams have supported and equipped our partners through medical camps, education-related training and resources, children’s ministry, and theological training for pastors and leaders.