about us
our vision:
Grace Fellowship's vision is to be a GRACEshaped community at the “intersection of brokenness and hope” by the process of (1) “receiving grace” from the Lord Jesus, (2) “growing in grace” into spiritual maturity & Christlike living, & (3) “offering grace” to others through involvement in ministry & mission.
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While our community gathers at the physical intersection of Broadway and Prince Streets, in the spiritual it is located at the intersection of brokenness and hope. Jesus, by His grace, brings good news for the poor, comfort for the brokenhearted, freedom for those in bondage, joy for those trapped in grief and despair, and honor for those consumed with shame. Come experience the beauty of GRACEshaped community where you will be embraced, no matter what brand of brokenness you bring with you, and you will find rising hope for healing and wholeness in Jesus. By His grace, your life can turn the corner.
our staff:
Rev. Amber Cook
Alex Rahman
Worship and Youth Ministry Leader
our beliefs:
We believe in one God, who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and the Savior of all who put their faith in Him alone for eternal life. We believe that those who are made new in Christ are called to be holy in character and conduct, and can only live this way by being filled with the Lord's Spirit. We believe in the Bible and its sufficiency to establish our faith and conduct. We believe God wills for people everywhere to know Him and be made new in Christ. We believe that the purpose of the Church is to worship God in spirit and in truth, and to reach a lost and fallen world with the gospel of Jesus Christ through its worship, witness, and loving deeds. (For an in-depth look at the doctrine of the wider movement to which we belong, click on the following link to The Articles of Religion of The Wesleyan Church.)
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The following are terms descriptive of who "Wesleyans" are and why they do what they do. They describe the "soul of our movement":
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BIBLICAL AUTHORITY: The Bible is God’s holy Word. It uniquely and infallibly reveals God's plan for His people and how to live out that plan, individually and corporately. Beliefs, practices, priorities, and our mission are to be anchored in clear biblical teachings.
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CHRISTLIKENESS: Jesus Christ is the defining feature of God's will and relationship with all humankind. In Christ is found both newness of life and the highest and clearest example for godliness. People made new in Christ find Him to be the source of faith, hope, and love in both the inner life and in our outward actions engaging a world desperate for hope and life.
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DISCIPLE-MAKING: Making disciples is a clear mandate from Christ. This requires a strong missional focus on evangelism and training in spiritual growth and holy living. Done effectively, this will produce and promote growth and health in and among the churches.
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LOCAL CHURCH CENTERED: The denomination exists to help local congregations grow and multiply, be more healthy, and more authentically reflect God’s plan. Local churches are the most fundamental and strategic points of evangelism and discipleship. The challenge of the denomination is to keep finding the best ways to serve, strengthen, and multiply congregations.
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SERVANT LEADERSHIP: Wesleyans respect leadership that is placed over them, while realizing that the authority and effectiveness of spiritual leadership is not primarily bestowed, but earned, and is characterized by a loving and willing heart of obedience that serves God and mankind gladly. Wesleyans desire to be leaders in serving.
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UNITY IN DIVERSITY: There is intrinsic value in every person. Biblical unity becomes all the more important and beautiful in the light of the wide-ranging differences in personalities, cultures, races, languages, talents, and perspectives. Finding unity and mutual love in Christ eliminates devaluation and deprivation of life to one another.