We Choose

We Choose is our ministry plan—it provides a framework for our church to pursue spiritual health and advance God's Kingdom both within and outside of our local congregations. We believe our mission of making disciples is intertwined with serving our communities at home and the global church.

Panel Speaking at Reengage Conference
Ministry Focused

Grace Hosts re|engage Conference for Church Leaders

March 27, 2023

Earlier this month, Grace hosted a re|engage conference for church leaders from around the country. Re|engage is a discipleship ministry that uses stories of grace, teaching, and small groups to help married couples move towards oneness.

Students Cheering at 24Seven Retreat
Ministry Focused

24Seven and Fusion Retreats Recap

March 17, 2023

We are celebrating that over the past two weekends, over 870 students and leaders attended the 24Seven and Fusion retreats at Carolina Point! These weekends were full of energy with worship, teaching, games, and time spent in reflection and community for our students.

Meet Homes of Hope
Culturally Engaged

Meet Ministry Partner Homes of Hope

March 14, 2023

One of our local ministry partners is Homes of Hope, a nonprofit organization that seeks to inspire lasting change in communities through multiple avenues of development. By providing affordable, energy-efficient rental and home ownership options, Homes of Hope is actively developing foundational, safe environments for low-to-moderate income families in the Upstate.

Brian Burgess
Culturally Engaged

Get to Know Front Porch Staff: Brian Burgess, Director

March 8, 2023

Since officially launching in the summer of 2022, Front Porch Housing has helped many in the Upstate find a place to call home, with more than 400 residents at the Greenville Tech Campus location alone. As a three-year supportive housing program, Front Porch provides a foundation for residents who need help getting back on their feet. And as director of Front Porch Housing, Brian Burgess says there’s no shortage of need.

Women at Table in Puerto Rico
Culturally Engaged

Women's Ministry Develops in Puerto Rico

March 3, 2023

Through Grace's partnership with Hunger Corps in Puerto Rico, we are excited that what began as hurricane and disaster relief is transforming into discipleship as we have been able to come alongside Eileen Alemany in launching Respira—a women’s ministry hosted by Hunger Corps. The group began with Ezer’s Biblical Femininity study in June of 2022 and is now working through A Woman's Words.

Front Porch Legal Team next to Sign
Culturally Engaged

Outreach Opens Legal Clinic at Front Porch Housing

February 28, 2023

Our Outreach ministry has recently expanded by opening a low-cost legal clinic at Front Porch Housing! The clinic just had their first day of consultations, and it was exciting to be able to serve individuals and families through legal advice and connecting them to community resources.

Two Women at Alabaster House
Culturally Engaged

Missions Grants | Meet Recipient Blakely Callaham

February 23, 2023

One facet of our Outreach ministry is Missions Grants—a funding program that invites our members to apply for yearly grants of $1,000-2,500 to support specific projects or programs of their personal ministry.

Forge Winter Weekend Lighted Stage Sign
Ministry Focused

Forge Students Gather for Winter Weekend

February 16, 2023

This past weekend, high school students from across all campuses came together for Forge Winter Weekend—385 students and 165 leaders attended! Students gathered at our Pelham campus for teaching and worship, and then they spent Friday night at their respective campuses.

Grenoble Group Standing in front of City View
Culturally Engaged

Building Relationships with Outreach Partners in France

February 13, 2023

Nick and Annie VanWingerden have been serving in Grenoble, France since 2008 with Impact France, focusing on connecting with college students at the University of Grenoble. In 2018, the VanWingerdens partnered with Aurélien and Chloe Lang and planted the Grenoble East Church. They have seen consistent engagement over the past few years, especially with young people.