GET CONNECTED

At GRACE, we believe being connected within the local church is not optional but essential. Because of this, Connect Groups are the heart of discipleship at GRACE. In Acts 2:42-47, we see Jesus’ followers in the Early Church devoted to living in community and united in their commitment to being discipled and making new disciples. From this passage, we get our Core Values of KNOWING, GROWING, GIVING, SERVING, and PRAISING. Growing in these areas is a continual process because each Core Value represents spiritual practices and disciplines we need to develop and refine to become more like Christ. We believe these Core Values are best learned and lived out within the accountability and proximity of small groups. We want to help you KNOW others and be known by them, GROW as a disciple of Jesus and be equipped to become a disciple maker, GIVE as a united body that believes it can make a Kingdom difference, SERVE in ways that glorify God, and PRAISE as someone who is living a life surrendered to Him. We offer a variety of group-based opportunities to help you be a part of a dynamic community within the church as you grow in your faith. Below, you can read about the current opportunities to get connected and begin actively participating in discipleship.

GROWTH TRACK

Our new Growth Track is designed to help you grow deeper in your faith, stronger in community, and more confident in your calling to be a disciple who makes disciples. By participating in the Growth Track, you'll discover our church’s vision, beliefs, and values, dig deeper into our shared Biblical, foundational theology, and enjoy time in group-based Bible study where you'll learn skills, practices, and spiritual disciplines to help you strengthen your relationship with God. Our hope is that you’ll be equipped to follow Jesus more faithfully and live as a disciple who makes disciples. Whether you're new or looking to take your next step, this journey will unify, strengthen, and inspire you to live out your faith with purpose.

GRACE101: Begin building relationships with people while introducing them to the Core Vision, Core Beliefs, and Core Values of GRACE. GRACE101 consists of 4 weeks: August 3-August 24. 

Theology: Create unity and establish a more secure theological foundation by clearly addressing the Biblically-based beliefs of GRACE. The theology class consists of 6 weeks: September 7-October 12.

Bible Study: Be equipped with skills, practices, and spiritual disciplines to increase personal accountability, confidence, understanding, and application in Bible study and to increase corporate accountability, engagement, and contribution in group-based Bible study and discipleship. Bible Study consists of 4 weeks: October 19-November 9. 

All classes will meet at 5:00pm on Sunday evenings in the auditorium. 

CHURCH-WIDE BIBLE STUDIES

Many of our Connect Groups are centered around church-wide Bible studies. One of our highest priorities is teaching people to read the Bible and learn skills for studying, understanding, and applying God’s Word.

Because we believe this is critical to the health of our church, we have several church-wide Bible studies each year. These are special times where the entire church focuses on studying a specific part of scripture together. During these studies, you’ll listen to the messages on Sundays, follow a reading plan of scripture and devotionals on your own during the week, then meet with your Connect Group to discuss, ask questions, and learn to study and apply God’s Word together.

Our next Church-Wide Bible Study begins on August 17. We’ll be studying 1 Corinthians. In Paul’s first letter to the church of Corinth, he discusses many challenges these early Christians faced. Although his letter was written specifically for the Corinthians and the unique challenges they were navigating, many of these same issues still affect Christians today. Studying 1 Corinthians inspires us to pursue unity and holiness, reminds us of the truth and grace of the Gospel, and encourages us to apply God’s wisdom to our lives. We anticipate studying this book of the Bible together will help us grow as a Christ-centered, Spirit-led community that reflects God’s love and truth to the world around us.

SUPPORT GROUPS

GRACErecovery: Are you working to overcome an addiction, a habit, or something that just has you hung up? Then GRACE Recovery is for you! Every Monday night at 6:30p this Jesus-centered, confidential group meets to work through the challenges of addiction.

GRACErecovery Spousal Support Group: Are you a woman supporting someone as they journey through recovery from addiction? We want to walk with you as you walk with them. Every Monday at 6:30 you are invited to worship, study, and process alongside a supportive group of women choosing to heal and learning to live like Jesus. 

Grief Ministry: Our grief ministry meets the first Sunday of every month at 2p in the Gckids Auditorium and is open to everyone experiencing any form of grief. We seek to equip those who are hurting and broken in spirit to grieve well on their journey with Jesus.