A People of Vision -- An Image of the Future We Seek to Create

Imagine a group of people who love God unashamedly and others unconditionally. They are motivated by the idea that a life with a purpose is a life full of meaning, a life worth living. They are captivated by both the claims of Jesus and His heart for all people. They are committed to a cause greater than themselves. They are risk takers, dreamers and storytellers. They seek the lost and scatter the seed to prepare for a harvest. They are hope bearers, grace-givers and imitators of Christ. They live, love and laugh together and experience life abundantly. They are a people of destiny, God's people.

A People of Purpose -- Why We Exist

We exist to introduce people to Jesus Christ and to invite them to live a life of destiny, a life of relationship, a life as God's people.

A People of Mission -- Why We are Working Together

God calls His people to work together in a cause greater than themselves. That cause is the cause of Christ. Everyone has value to God. Everyone has a part to play.

Synergy (when the whole is greater than the sum of the parts) is achieved when every believer gives willingly of their time, their talent and their treasure to tell the story of Jesus. God adds His supernatural enabling ability and people are introduced to a life of destiny, difference making and purpose.

A People with Values -- How We Work Together

Grace Community Church exists as a local expression of the Body of Christ to share God's love with our world as revealed in his son, Jesus Christ, and to pursue a vital, living relationship with the Lord, and one another, with the power of the Holy Spirit.

Grace Community Church is built on a core set of values that we call our Essential Values. These are the values in which we have unity and on which we base our fundamental decisions. T hey guide us in how we intend to live as we pursue our purpose and accomplish our mission.

We value prayer as an opportunity to speak with God.
(Relationship)

We value heart-felt worship as an opportunity to express our love to God.
(Worship)

We value God's Word as His "how to" manual for living a life of purpose and meaning.
(Discipleship)

We value relationships as opportunities to live our lives in community with others.
(Fellowship)

We value storytelling ... our personal story and the story of Jesus.
(Evangelism)

We value people because people matter to God.
(Ministry)

We value unity.
We value teamwork.
We value leadership development.
We value commitment.
We value giving.
We value excellence.
We value passion.