Grace River Church exists to help people meet, know, and follow Jesus.

Follow Jesus

Following Jesus is an ongoing commitment. From declaring our trust in Him and taking the step of baptism, to sharing our faith with friends and inviting others to church, it's a journey we choose every day.

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.” (Ephesians 2:8)

Spend Time with God

God invites us to spend time with him regularly, through prayer, worship, reflection, and reading the Bible.

“I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5)

Connect in Community

God created us for relationships. We encourage everyone to connect to their church community by joining a Small Group, serving, or even simply saying hello to someone new at church.

“Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another.” (Hebrews 10:24-25)

Serve Others

Share God’s joy and love by serving others at home, in the church, in your neighborhood, and around the world. Discover your God-given gifts see how He has uniquely equipped you to make a difference.

"Use your freedom to serve one another in love. For the whole law can be summed up in this one command: 'Love your neighbor as yourself'.” (Galatians 5:13-14)

Live Generously

God has called us to live generously, by sharing our time, talents, and resources to bless others and honor Him. 

“I am praying that you will put into action the generosity that comes from your faith as you understand and experience all the good things we have in Christ.” (Philemon 1:6)

Grace River’s core beliefs are the foundation of this church and are organized into three categories: beliefs about God; beliefs about people; and beliefs about the Church, the Bible, and Christ’s return.

Beliefs About God

“There is one living, sovereign God who eternally exists in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.” (Revelation 1:8; Isaiah 43:10-11; Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19)

“Jesus was sent by the Father to live on earth; he was fully God and fully human, yet had no sin. Jesus willingly laid down his life and, after three days, rose from the grave. In doing this, Jesus fulfilled the payment for the world’s debt of sin.” (Luke 1:31, 35; 1 Corinthians 15:3; 2 Corinthians 5:21)

“The Holy Spirit was sent by the Father and Son to convict the world of sin and to empower all who believe in Jesus Christ. He lives in every believer and is a constant helper, teacher, and guide.” (John 14:16-17)

Beliefs About People

"God created people in his image, and everyone matters to God." (Genesis 1:26-27; Genesis 5:1-2)

"All people are sinners and need God’s forgiveness." (Romans 3:23)

"Those who confess and turn from their sin, trusting in Jesus Christ, will be saved by grace and become children of God, with the promise of eternal life." (John 3:16-17; Galatians 3:26)

Beliefs About The Church, The Bible, and Christ’s Return

“Jesus Christ is the head of the church and all believing people are members.” (Ephesians 4:15-16)

“The Bible is the inspired Word of God and is the supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct.” (2 Timothy 3:16-17)

“Jesus Christ will return and there will be a final judgment.” (Matthew 24:3, 37)

The Word of God

We believe that the Bible is the Word of God, fully inspired and without error in the original manuscripts, written under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and possessing supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct.

The Trinity

We believe in one living and true God, eternally existing in three persons, equal in every divine perfection, who carry out distinct yet harmonious roles in creation, providence and redemption.

God the Father

We believe in God the Father, an infinite and personal Spirit, perfect in holiness, wisdom, power and love. We believe He mercifully cares for the affairs of all people, hears and answers prayer, and offer salvation sin and death to all who come to Him through Jesus Christ.

Jesus Christ

We believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only begotten Son, conceived by the Holy Spirit. We affirm His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles and teachings. We believe in His substitutionary atoning death, bodily resurrection, ascension into heaven, on going intercession for His people, and His personal, visible return to earth.

The Holy Spirit

We believe in the Holy Spirit who proceeds from the Father and the Son to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, and to regenerate, sanctify, and empower all who believe in Jesus Christ. We believe that the Holy Spirit indwells every believer in Christ, and serving as an ever-present helper, teacher, and guide.

Regeneration

We believe that all people are sinners by nature and by choice and are therefore under God's condemnation. We believe that those who repent of their sins and trust in Jesus Christ as Savior are spiritually reborn by the Holy Spirit.

The Church

We believe in the universal church, a living spiritual body of which Christ is the head, and all believers are members. We believe in the local church, composed of those who have trusted in Jesus Christ, been baptized upon a credible profession of faith, and come together for worship, service and fellowship. We believe that God has entrusted he members of the local church the primary mission of sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with a lost world.

Christian Conduct

We believe that Christians are called to live for the glory of God and the good of others, to conduct themselves blamelessly before the world, to be faithful stewards of their resources, and to pursue full maturity in Christ for themselves and others.

The Ordinances

We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ has entrusted two ordinances to the local church: baptism and the Lord’s Supper. We believe Christian baptism is the immersion of a believer in water in the name of the triune God. We believe that the Lord’s Supper was instituted by Christ to commemorate His death. These ordinances are to be observed and administered until the return of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Religious Liberty

We believe that every person has a direct relations with God and is accountable to Him alone in matters of faith. We believe that each church is independent and must remain free from interference by any ecclesiastical or political authority. Therefore, Church and State must be kept separate, each fulfilling its own responsibilities without dictation or influence from the other. 

Church Cooperation

We believe that local churches can best advance the cause of Jesus Christ by cooperating with one another through a denominational organization. Such an organization, whether a conference or a district conference, exists and functions by the will of the churches. Participation in a conference is voluntary and may be discontinued at any time. Likewise, Churches may choose to cooperate with interdenominational fellowships on a voluntary, independent basis.

The Last Things

We believe in the personal and visible return of the Lord Jesus Christ to earth and the establishment of His kingdom. We affirm the resurrection of the body, the final judgment, the eternal joy of the righteous, and the unending punishment of the wicked.