If you are a student looking for a place to fit in and be accepted, graceworks is the place for you! There is always something going on here at Grace. so Get it in gear and come see what we are all about. We look forward to meeting you!
The Vision of Grace Works
The grace of god is both simple and complex. it's intricate and dynamic. it's powerful.
We know Grace works”
To help you understand how the Student Ministry at Grace Baptist works, picture a finely tuned racecar. Build a powerful engine and you have the right idea. Fill this engine with the best fuel available and your engine can ignite. Give the engine perfect traction to the ground and you have momentum. Finish with a well-designed body and you're ready to race.
Powerful Engine. Top Fuel. Perfect Traction. Well-designed Body.
These are the key componets to GraceWorks Student Ministries.
Engine - Our Ultimate Pupose.
GraceWorks Studetn Ministry is firing on all cylinders when we are reaching and growing Junior High and High School students to transform their world for Jesus Christ.
Fuel - Our Heartbeat.
Three passions provide fuel for everything we do at GraceWorks: transformation, relationships, and design. We are passionate about transforming students' lives with God's Word, intentionally building life-changing relationships with students and caring adults, and building an experiential design into every program, event and group that we create.
Traction - Our Non-Negotiable Values.
Core Values give GraceWorks its traction. Our team is committed to these principles as the ones where the rubber meets the road:
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Be culturally engaged.
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Be biblically sound and grounded.
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Be a cohesivepart of the Grace Baptist Church family.
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Create enviroments that attract students.
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Create moments where we can tell students about Jesus.
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Engage students in experiential learning.
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Engage parents and caring adults in the lives of students.
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Develop and grow students and leaders within our ministry.
Ministry Elements
COME AND SEE EVENTS: For those you don't know Jesus well, these are typically the best places to come and see what God and church are about. Like and Auto Show, you can come and kik the tires and maybe even jump in for a test drive.
For those you don't know Jesus well, these are typically the best places to come and see what God and church are about. Like and Auto Show, you can come and kik the tires and maybe even jump in for a test drive.
MOMENTUM - WEDNESDAY NIGHTS: this is the best opportunity for Junior High and High School Students from all backgrounds and spiritual maturity to get in the car. The purpose of Momentum is to provide student and inviting program that they feel comfortable to invite their friends to and intorduce those students to Jesus.
TORQUE - WEEKENDS: Saturday nights and Sunday mornings are the best place for Junior High and High School students to move up to the front seat of the car, growing them deeper in their knowledge of what it means to let Jesus drive your life. Weekend programs are designed around Student Life Curriculum and small group interaction.
DISCIPLESHIP GROUPS: These are the pit crews: small groups of students in intensive study and practice of the disciplins of the faith. These groups are optional and sign ups are required.
Year at a Glance:
September - December:
January - May
- Mid January - Back to School Launch
- Late January - Come and See Event
- February - High Interest Momentum Series
- March Thru April - Push for New Believing Stoduents towards Torque
- May - Promotion and Graduation Celebrations
July - August
- Summer programing in Momemtum and Torque
- Summer Camps
- Mission Trips