Why We Don’t Have a Senior Pastor
Grace acknowledges that the ultimate head of the Church is Jesus (Ephesians 1:22; 4:15) and operates by what is called an “elder‐led” model.
Grace acknowledges that the ultimate head of the Church is Jesus (Ephesians 1:22; 4:15) and operates by what is called an “elder‐led” model.
A few key ideas on how grace church views discipleship
As a church, we have chosen six Core Values that help us determine the “how” behind our mission to make mature followers of Jesus. One …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Courageous generosity requires a heart that is oriented around managing, not owning, the resources God has given us. It is a discipleship issue; it is …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Engaging the culture to share the message of salvation includes both doing good deeds and having a voice—for our church and for us personally. Motivated …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
We begin our Lives of Faith series with the story of Lydia. A successful, independent Gentile woman, Lydia’s life change begins with a posture of …
Harrison Bridge Discipleship & Groups
As Paul explains the redemptive nature of corrective discipline, he urges the believers at Corinth to humble themselves. Sin is powerful, destructive, and has far-reaching …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Now that the wall around Jerusalem is complete, Nehemiah creates a record of who is present and committed to the work at hand. This is …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
In this passage, Jesus calls his followers to be salt and light—preserving the world by pointing others to the light of the gospel through our …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Many of us have church wounds or negative preconceived ideas of church. However, the local church is an expression of the reality that all believers …
Pelham Associate Campus Minister
The Church is the body of Christ—his presence and ministry on earth. While we all have diverse gifts, we are united through and humbled by …
Downtown Campus Pastor
"It is not possible for us to have children biologically, so we knew we were going to have to trust God to provide children . …
"For the first time in my life, I felt I could see God working in my life through people. I had put all those things …
"When you are obedient to him, you're in line with his will. That is ultimately the best thing you can do is to be under …
"I think the local church is essential because I don't think God ever intended on us doing this Christian life by ourselves. . . . …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
In season one, episode seven, Chris Rivers, Scofield Foster, and Ryan Gillespie, a member of Grace Church’s Downtown campus, discuss how serving as a small …
In season one, episode fourteen, Chris Rivers, Scott Beardsley, and Taylor Hall, a member of Grace Church’s Pelham campus, discuss the desire to hide and …
In season two, episode 19, Chris Rivers and Brad Walbridge, along with Blake Payne (worship leader at Grace Church), tackle the question, “how should men …
In season two, episode 21, Chris Rivers and Brad Walbridge, along with Matt Gaymon (a governing elder and member at Grace Church's Pelham campus), take …
In season two, episode 22, Chris Rivers and Brad Walbridge, along with Player Chappell (student staff at Grace's Powdersville campus), explore five pieces of advice …