In just four classes you can learn about the church's beliefs, history, vision, values and strategy.

101: Discovering Church Membership

This is the starting point — “first base.” This class will focus on what it means to be a Christian, why membership is important, the mission and vision of Grace Church.

102: Discovering Spiritual Maturity

God’s plan is to transform each Christ-follower into the image of His Son, Jesus. In this class you will learn how you can cooperate with God to see this happen. Developing a strong devotional life and how to live a life filled with God’s Holy Spirit are discussed.

103: Discovering Your Mission

God has given us all the incredible privilege of sharing His love with others in our own unique way. This class will introduce you to the basics of helping others on their journey toward God.

104: Discovering Your Ministry

This is where you “cross home” in the membership process. God has an important place of ministry for each one of us. This class emphasizes the foundational principles of discovering that ministry: living according to God’s purposes, serving and giving.

In the book of Ephesians, the Apostle Paul makes it clear that
pastors like Ron, evangelists like Billy Graham, and teachers like Mrs.
McGuillocudy (you do remember your 3rd grade teacher, don't you?) are
not supposed to be doing all the ministry. God assigned some people to
be apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers and evangelists so that they
could equip everyone in the church to be the ones doing God's work.

If it wasn't for great lay leaders of Grace, very little would get done
around here. As it is, we have over 150 ministries meeting people's
needs, leading people to Christ and honoring God. Our small group and
ministry leaders carry the charge and the zeal to the members of their
groups and help them serve God. Imagine:

• A man begins loving his wife in an unselfish way because of what he learns in his small group.
• A woman demonstrates the peace of God in a stressful job because her prayer group has been studying the relationship of prayer and peace.
• A high school student gets up the courage to invite his classmate to Student Ministry because his discussion group leader comes across as cool.

These individuals are doing God's work, living His way because our leaders have been pouring into their lives.

Are you one of our leaders? If so, know that we appreciate you more than we can say. If not, consider getting involved. You won't find anything more rewarding than investing yourself in people.

On the right are links to files that may help you as a leader. Each is saved as either a PDF or MS Word file.

Conquer your fear of public speaking and learn to communicate more effectively in this supportive group.

This is a group exercise class. We are instructed to take care of God’s treasure and we see this as an honor to do. Training includes cardiovascular (aerobic), strength and circuit training as well as stretching and flexibility training. Bring towel and weights if you have them.

What is it? No matter what your situation, good or bad, if you want one-on-one assistance in managing your finances in a God-honoring way, contact us to sign up for a coach. You can read more at www.gracebudgetministry.org and download the forms required to get assistance.

Do you have a passion for motorcycles? How about a passion to serve Jesus? I belong to a group that does both. We use our bikes as witnessing tools to bring the lost to salvation...and we have a blast doing it. More info? Check it out at: www.roadridersforjesus.com

Make an appointment with yourself to sort through those family memories on film while growing in your scrap- booking skills, building friendships in an encouraging atmosphere of fellowship, while  creating  ‘rememberies’  (albums) .

Stop dieting and learn to eat healthy. In this group we’ll hold each other accountable and encourage one another to succeed. Learn how to eat to live — not live to eat.

What is it? You will learn what the Bible says about finances and how to combat cultural myths. You will leave the course with a Spending Plan in your hand, the knowledge in your head to implement it, and the motivation in your heart to follow through with it.

Details: The cost is a $15 book plus, if you take the 1-Day, there is an optional $5/person lunch. You MUST complete some work before class so be sure to register and payment is due one week before the class (which is also when registration will close). Register here!

Whatever your situation may be, you will learn to set up a God-honoring spending plan so you can experience true financial freedom. Everyone will learn something — great follow-up to Your Life Counts.

The Stewardship Ministries provide a variety of classes and services to help people develop skills that will enable them to make the most of their resources while honoring God.
For specific programs, see:

• 105: Your Life Counts
• 105: Your Life Counts For Kids
• Debt Reduction Workshop
• Financial Accountability Group
• Financial Peace University (Dave Ramsey)
• Spending Plan Assistance (aka Budget Counseling)
• Success In The Workplace
• Workshop For Financial Freedom