Grace is central because it is by God's grace alone that we are even here. He has seen fit to assemble this body of believers to exalt His Son, Jesus Christ - the One whose death and resurrection gives us peace with God and the hope of heaven. You'll find that His grace is the common thread that runs through every ministry and expression of worship here.

Church, however, is paramount because of its absolute uniqueness. While "Grace" and "Community" were our choice in defining who we are, "Church" was mandated by God - as revealed in His Word. It is His designation for the assembly of people called by His name. As such:
Our course has been charted by God;
Our destiny has been planned by God;
Our members have been chosen by God;
Our purposes have been defined by God.

To glorify God in love and worship; to love sinners by sharing with them the things of God; to mature believers by teaching and equipping those who God has called into salvation for ministry; to love, encourage, edify and be benevolent to all believers that a Sovereign God places in our fellowship.

We state that the purpose of the church shall be to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ, and thus, God the Father through obedience to the word of God and the worship of the triune Godhead.  To that end the church will execute the Great Commission in the preaching of the gospel, making disciples, baptizing the same in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.  This will be accomplished by encouraging, edifying, and loving the brethren, teaching them to observe all things the Lord has commanded by proclaiming the whole counsel of God.  The Church will fulfill this by forever holding to the Biblical Doctrine of Grace as per the London Baptist Confession in 1689.

Taken from the Grace Community Baptist Church Constitution, Article IV, Section Two:

The Lord’s Supper, a Memorial Ceremony of the Lord’s death, is to be observed by the church perpetually until the Lord comes.  Unleavened bread and the fruit of the vine are to be used as symbols of His body and blood. All baptized believers are welcome to partake of the Lord’s Supper at the set time chosen by the church.

Matthewﾠ26:26-30; Markﾠ14:22-26; Lukeﾠ22:19-20; Acts 2:41-42; 20:7; 1 Corinthians 10:16,21;ﾠ11:23-29;

Taken from the Grace Community Baptist Church Constitution, Article IV, Section One:

Baptism is the immersion in water of a professed believer, on the profession of his faith, and by a duly authorized administrator, to identify himself with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection.  A duly authorized administrator shall be the pastor or any male church member chosen by the church.

Matthew 3:13-17; 28:19-20;ﾠMark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-22;ﾠJohn 3:23;ﾠActs 2:41-42;ﾠ8:35-39;ﾠ16:30-33; Romans 6:3-5;ﾠColossians 2:12.

We believe the Bible is God’s Word and has ultimate authority in our beliefs and actions. Sola Scriptura.
2 Timothy 3:16

We believe in God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, the Three in One.
Hebrews 1:3

We believe all people are totally depraved and yet made in the image of God, and everyperson needs Jesus Christ as their Savior.
1 Corinthians 15:47-49

We believe one comes to a right relationship with God by His grace alone, through faith alonein Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 2:8-9

We believe the church is God’s primary way of accomplishing His redemptive plan.
Ephesians 4:15-16

We believe that Baptism and the Lord’s Supper are the two ordinances symbolizing God’swork in our lives and are important to spiritual life and development.
1 Corinthians 11

We believe in God’s Sovereign Supremacy over all time, space, matter and energy and His rightful rule over those who recognize Him as Lord and Savior.
1 Peter 2:4-10

We believe the first day of the week is resurrection day and a day to celebrate His rule in ourlives and fellowship with our local church body.
Hebrews 10:24-25; Exodus 20:8-11

We worship God for who He is and for what He is doing in our lives.
Psalm 95:1-7

We study the Bible to know God and His truth and to find direct application into our lives.
Hebrews 4:12

We partner with fellow Christians to accomplish God’s purpose for our lives, to hold one another accountable and to meet each other’s needs.
Acts 2:44-47

We will go out of our way to reach all people with the message of Jesus Christ.
Matthew 28:19-20

We intentionally give our lives away, sacrificially, in order to accomplish God’s purpose.
Romans 12:1

We pray to posture our hearts in recognition of God’s Supremacy, to position our will in submission to His will and to petition that our soul would find satisfaction in His decisions.
1 Kings 8:22-30, Matthew 6:9-15

We cheerfully, generously, and obediently give out of all God has given to us.
2 Corinthians 8:7

We use our spiritual gifts to accomplish God’s purposes.
Romans 12:4-6