CONNECT

At GRACE, we believe being connected within the local church is not optional but essential. Jesus prayed for his followers to experience unity and community that would send a message to the world about the truth of God’s love. Our vision for connection and community at Grace is based on Jesus’ prayer in John 17:20-23:

“‘My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one— I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.’”

We believe this kind of community isn’t just about finding people to hang out with or people you like; we believe it’s about making the Kingdom of God present on earth by displaying supernatural unity. Unity like this requires us to learn to love people who may be different than us, but we believe when we take a group of people and put Christ at the center he can create unity that far exceeds our human expectations. Every part of our Connect ministry is designed to reflect Kingdom-minded community.

Within this vision of unity, our goal is to guide you in finding your best point of connection for each step in your faith journey. We have a variety of group-based opportunities to help you be a part of a dynamic community within the church as you grow as a disciple of Jesus.

101

Are you new to GRACE or new to following Jesus? 101 is a perfect first step. 101 is a 4-week group designed to help you learn about GRACE and grow in your faith. In this group, you will get to know other people who are new to GRACE, meet some of our staff, learn about our vision and core values, and better understand what it looks like to live as a disciple.

We offer a new round of 101 every quarter. During the first 3 weeks of 101, your group will meet during the 11:30am Gathering in the Student Auditorium. On the final week, we will share lunch together at 12:30pm and hear from Pastor Tommy about the next steps you can take.

Our next session of 101 occurs April 14 – May 5.

For more information, email Connect Pastor Katie Neel at katieneel@thegracechurch.net

CONNECT GROUPS

Connect Groups are the heart of discipleship at GRACE. We believe our core values of KNOWING, GROWING, GIVING, SERVING, and PRAISING are best learned and lived out within the accountability and proximity small groups provide. We also believe that growing in these areas is a continual process. Whether you recently decided to follow Jesus or you have been following him for 50 years, being connected to other believers is the best way to help you continue to increase your knowledge and love of God and learn how to love the people around you better. Connect Groups offer you the support, guidance, and encouragement needed to stay committed to the process of discipleship.

For more information, email Connect Pastor Katie Neel at katieneel@thegracechurch.net

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