We Choose

Two Year
Ministry Plan

Our We Choose ministry initiative is shaped by our Core Values, the foundational pillars of discipleship. It also represents the strategic way we budget, allocate, discuss, raise, and spend resources in a manner that will help us accomplish the mission God has given us. We are excited to share these updates of how we have seen discipleship in the context of community flourish through our current We Choose plan.

Updates

Comeback Stories

Culturally Engaged

Prisoners Hear the Gospel Through JUMPSTART Ministry

December 8, 2020

One of our ministry partners is JUMPSTART—a gospel-centered organization that disciples current and former prisoners and assists with re-entry to society. Recently, we have had an opportunity to partner with …

Safe Hug Windows

Courageously Generous

Seniors Embrace Loved Ones Through SafeHug Windows

December 1, 2020

While the limitations of the pandemic have been difficult for all of us, they have presented particularly isolating challenges for our Senior Honor members. Senior Honor is our elder care …

Ramirez Family

Relationally Connected

Get to Know Grace Staff: Melissa Ramirez (CCLS), Care and Recovery Coordinator

November 30, 2020

We have staff members in both central roles and campus staff roles all over the Upstate! We want you to get to know some of them as you stay updated …

Jasmine Road Couch Discussion

Culturally Engaged

Housing, Hope, and Healing Found Through Jasmine Road

November 23, 2020

One of our ministry partners is Jasmine Road—a two-year residential program for adult women survivors of human trafficking, prostitution, and addiction. These women receive hope through housing, a meaningful work …

Education Pods

Courageously Generous

Education Pods Make E-Learning Easier

November 16, 2020

The pandemic and E-learning have presented challenges for many families, particularly those with single parents or parents who are teachers. One way we are supporting these families is by facilitating …

Students Fallstar Game

Ministry Focused

GCS Hosts First Ever Fallstar Game at Fluor Field

November 11, 2020

In a year when we have had to spend a lot of time apart, we are thrilled that over 1,300 Grace students and leaders were able to come together for …

Senior Honor Outdoor Service

Ministry Focused

Senior Honor Hosts Outdoor Church Service

November 9, 2020

Senior Honor is our elder care ministry, and it has certainly looked different this year! However, after seven months of “no in-person contact” with our Senior Honor members at The …

OVC Kenya Children

Culturally Engaged

OVC Kenya Provides Support For Vulnerable Children in Kenya

November 5, 2020

Isaiah 1:17 says, “Learn to do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of orphans. Fight for the rights of widows.” One way we are seeking to defend …

Families Count

Ministry Focused

Outreach Launches Parenting Class to Build Healthy Families

October 20, 2020

One of our goals at Grace is to build and strengthen healthy families. We all know that we live in a broken world, and this has affected many families in …

Outdoor Night of Prayer Aerial View

Prayerfully Dependent

Campuses Gather for Nights of Prayer

October 15, 2020

Night of Prayer looked a little different during this season, but it was a sweet time of fellowship across multiple campuses. Many of us heard stories of life change, our …

Serving at Farmers to Families Table

Culturally Engaged

Allendale County | Farmers to Families

October 13, 2020

Our partnership with local churches in Allendale county is about much more than summer camp programs. One unique way we’ve been able to support the local church is by helping …

Dignified Crisis Housing Furniture Loading

Culturally Engaged

Dignified Crisis Housing Accepts Donations

October 8, 2020

Our Dignified Crisis Housing Ministry is a 2-year program designed to help individuals and families in crisis build a firm foundation with the goals of continued sobriety, gainful employment, financial …

Woman Studying Scripture

Prayerfully Dependent

A Call to Pray and Fast Comes to Close

October 1, 2020

What a journey the past six weeks have been! Many of us practiced the spiritual discipline of fasting for the first time, and it has been exciting to see God …

Taylors Garden

Culturally Engaged

Taylors Garden Harvest Feeds Community

September 23, 2020

As summer comes to a close, we want to celebrate the harvest of fresh produce from the community garden at our Taylors campus! Throughout the summer, many volunteers have helped …

Senior Honor

Relationally Connected

Campuses Celebrate National Assisted Living Week

September 16, 2020

Did you know that September 13-19 is National Assisted Living Week? As part of our celebration of those who serve in assisted living facilities, we want to highlight Senior Honor—our …

Grace Students Outdoor Worship

Ministry Focused

Grace Students Begin New Semester

September 15, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected students in particular—many are learning virtually and no longer have the same extra-curricular opportunities. However, we have found ways to get creative for Student Kickoff …

Mom's Night Out Outdoor Painting Class

Relationally Connected

Mosaic Hosts Mom's Night Out

September 1, 2020

The limitations of the pandemic have been especially challenging for our families who have children with special needs. Mosaic—our special needs and disabilities ministry—has been able to support these families …

Outdoor Church Service

Ministry Focused

Campuses Gather For Outdoor Services

August 25, 2020

One way we’ve adapted to life in a pandemic is by holding outdoor services. Many campuses now have large tents that can accommodate a service in the fresh air. What …