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.

GRACE101

GRACE101 is your perfect first step to growing at GRACE. 101 is a 4-week group designed to help you get plugged in at GRACE and learn how to take the next step in your discipleship journey. In this group, you will meet some of our staff, build relationships, and learn about our vision, core values, and beliefs. Plus, we’ll have fun by serving together and sharing a meal together.

Whether you’re brand new to following Jesus or have been following him for years, we encourage you to participate in GRACE101 because it allows us to get to know you so we can help you see what it looks like to follow Jesus in this stage of your faith.

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 you’ll have a chance to visit with Pastor Tommy and ask any questions you may have about GRACE. The next round of GRACE101 begins November 3rd through November 24th. You can sign up to attend 101 here:

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 book of the Bible together. During these studies, the messages on Sundays will be centered on a specific book of the Bible, and we offer opportunities for you to join a Connect Group at the start of each new book so you can study in community with others. You’ll listen to the messages on Sundays, read scripture 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 starts October 20. We’ll be going through the book of Luke. The Gospel of Luke tells the story of Jesus. Through his references to the Old Testament, Luke helps us see how Jesus was the fulfillment of scriptures about the promised Messiah. He also uses detailed accounts of Jesus’ life to show how Jesus interacted with people and the ways he taught about God’s Kingdom. As we study Luke, we learn more about the biblical storyline that points to Jesus and how our lives should be transformed by the truth of who Jesus is. Sign-ups open October 13. Groups will begin meeting the week of October 27.

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