THE VISION OF GRACE CHAPEL
Proclaiming Grace; Transforming Culture
Biblical grace is transformative. Biblical grace transforms individuals, families, churches, communities, and ultimately culture. Therefore, Grace Chapel boldly proclaims the doctrines of biblical grace and expects transformation to take place.
Eph 2:1-10; 2 Thess 2:13-17; Titus 2:11-15
"For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God..." -Eph 2:8-
OUR CORE VALUES
Christ-centeredness
We value a Christ-centered approach to life, church, and ministry.
Gal 2:20; Col 1:17; 1 Cor 10:31; John 14:6; Phil 2:9-11; Rev Eph 1:19-23; 4:1-16; Col 1:18; Luke 24:27; John 5:23; 39; 1 Cor 2:2; 2 Cor 4:5; Rev 4:11
“He is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy.” -Colossians 1:18-
Commitment
We value commitment to Christ, His kingdom, and the church.
Luke 9:23; 57-62; 10:27; Acts 2:42
“Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.” -Luke 9:23-
Community
We value the community found in the local church and the relationships, strength, and encouragement that are fostered in the church community.
Ps. 68:6; Acts 2:42-48; 1 Pet. 4:8-11; Heb. 10:23-25
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” -Hebrews 10:24–25-
Compassion
We value compassion and seek to minister to the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of men, women, and families.
Luke 10:1-12; 17-20;25-37; Acts 2:44; Col. 3:12
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” -Colossians 3:12-
Commission
We value the Great Commission and demonstrate it through evangelism, discipleship, and promoting a Christian and biblical worldview.
Matt. 28:18-20; 2 Cor. 6:4-10
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” -Matthew 28:19–20-