Core Values of GRACE Groups

We believe a healthy follower of Jesus Christ should always be pursuing spiritual growth in five core areas of their lives.

 

G – Growing With God’s Word

Continually taking new steps towards a more intimate relationship with God, using the Word as the guide and applying it to our lives.

…let us grow in every way into Him who is the head—Christ. Eph 4:15

R – Relationships

Actively engaging in community with other believers where we learn to love each other, pray for each other, care for each other, be there for each other, and together seek God’s will for our lives. We believe this happens best in the context of a small group of people who are meeting often and are learning to do life together.

…since we are all one body in Christ, we belong to each other, and each of us needs all the others. Romans 12:5

A – Authentic Worship

Acknowledging God’s place in our lives by choosing to focus our attention on Him and by surrendering our will to His. Authentic worship happens everyday, throughout the day, as we pray, sing, give thanks, ask for guidance, meditate on the Word, and choose God’s will over our own.

…offer yourselves as a living sacrifice to God, dedicated to his service and pleasing to him. This is the true worship that you should offer. Romans 12:1

C – Compassion for Others

Accepting the responsibility of reaching out beyond ourselves to those who have not yet decided to follow Christ, and to meet the needs of those who are less fortunate than us.

Don't think only about your own affairs, but be interested in others, too. Philippians 2:4

…wherever you go in the world, tell everyone the Good News. Mark 16:15

E – Every Person Contributing

Using everything God has given us to serve in the Body of Christ. We recognize that who we are and what we have has been given to us by God, that it truly belongs to God. Our time, our talents and abilities, our spiritual gifts, our past experiences (good and bad), our personalities, and our possessions, we offer it all for His service.

God has given each of you some special abilities; be sure to use them to help each other, passing on to others God’s many kinds of blessings. 1 Peter 4:10

 

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