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A Place to Grow

Our passion is to pursue the message and promises of Christ with humility, authenticity, intellectual honesty and relevance. We believe faith is much like life – a process and a cycle of different seasons. You may be here for healing or to explore the claims of Christianity or to move into deeper relationships or to better serve those around you. Our desire is that you will experience the hope and encouragement of Christ without pressure or hype.

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Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy SpiritMatthew 28:19
Connect
We believe we are created for community and serving one another through missional living.
Ministries
We believe that what we do within each ministry should flow purposefully out of what we value and love.
Media
You Don’t Make Your Peace With God
Dec 15
The peace from God–introduced at Christmas, manifested in Jesus, accomplished at Calvary, and sustained by the indwelling Spirit – what does something so high-sounding look like in the most ordinary moments? What makes for this peace, both in its...
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In every way I’ve shown you that by laboring like this, it is necessary to help the weak and to keep in mind the words of the Lord Jesus, for He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’

-Acts 20:35

Home
I'm New
We welcome you to join us as we journey together into God's grace.

A Place to Grow

Our passion is to pursue the message and promises of Christ with humility, authenticity, intellectual honesty and relevance. We believe faith is much like life – a process and a cycle of different seasons. You may be here for healing or to explore the claims of Christianity or to move into deeper relationships or to better serve those around you. Our desire is that you will experience the hope and encouragement of Christ without pressure or hype.

Start Here
About Us
Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy SpiritMatthew 28:19
Connect
We believe we are created for community and serving one another through missional living.
Ministries
We believe that what we do within each ministry should flow purposefully out of what we value and love.
Media
You Don’t Make Your Peace With God
Dec 15
The peace from God–introduced at Christmas, manifested in Jesus, accomplished at Calvary, and sustained by the indwelling Spirit – what does something so high-sounding look like in the most ordinary moments? What makes for this peace, both in its...
Watch
Listen
Download
Give

In every way I’ve shown you that by laboring like this, it is necessary to help the weak and to keep in mind the words of the Lord Jesus, for He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’

-Acts 20:35

Discipleship

Grace Discipleship focuses on personal spiritual renewal, biblical and theological foundations and practical instruction to experience what it means to live a life of renewal and spiritual vitality. Our desire is for everyone to grow deeper in their gospel understanding.

Join Andrew Kerhoulas, Associate Pastor, over on our new GMR Discipleship group on Facebook. We simply want to provide a space for online interaction about following Jesus together as a church.

GMR Online Discipleship Facebook Group

Not on Facebook? No problem! Contact Us and let us know how we can best connect with you.

Free Christmas Devotionals

Free Christmas devotionals are available at the info desk at Grace.
Everyday Gospel by Paul David Tripp.
Pick one up while supplies last. (Please limit one per household.)

Discipleship Opportunities

Connect Groups

Andrew Kerhoulas -

Description: Connecting with God and others through dinner, discussion, and prayer. Connecting regularly with other believers is integral to the way of Jesus. But these experiences are rare unless we are intentional. We desire to provide more weekly and bi-weekly opportunities to connect with God and others in our church family over a meal and intentional times of spiritual discussion and prayer.
When: Our connect groups meet at various times. Either weekly or bi-weekly depending on the group.
Where: Specific address will be shared in response to RSVPs.

Grace Mills River - Hosted by Britt & Arlana Peterson, Alan & Leigh Verm / Sundays - 9:00AM - 10:00AM
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Arden - Hosted by Ben & Angie Blackmar (This group is now full)
Hendersonville - Hosted by Adam and Shea Knechtel (This group is now full.)

Sunday

Encountering God’s Word Together

Ken Downer -

Description: Come join us as we dive into the scripture passage the sermon will be based on that day. No preparation is necessary. Sit and listen or join the discussion. This is a great way to grow closer to each other as we enjoy the scriptures together. We end our time together just before the prayer gathering which makes for a great Sunday morning!
When: Sunday mornings from 9AM - 9:40AM
Where: Education Building - Room 305

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Wednesday

Renewal Nights

Andrew Kerhoulas -

Description: Spiritual renewal and prayer have always gone hand in hand. We seek to host a monthly space to seek God through prayer, simple singing, and scripture reading. It is our desire that these gatherings would serve to usher in the power and presence for personal, corporate, and cultural renewal. We invite you to join us and to make this pursuit a part of your monthly discipleship rhythms.
When: 2nd Wednesday of each month from 7:00PM - 8:15PM.
Where: GMR Auditorium
Register: No RSVP needed. Just show up.

Women Only Studies

Ladies Bible Read

Elenore Beach -

Description: Join a group of gospel-loving women who love to read through Scripture together. We meet together the first and third Monday mornings of the month to discuss the questions and insights we are gleaning from our readings. Currently, we read through portions of the old and new testaments and engage in laid back but profound discussion.
When: 1st & 3rd Mondays from 10:30AM - 12PM
Where: Online via Zoom
Who: New ladies are always welcome.
Register: Email Elenore Beach.

Women's Gentle and Lowly

Description: Women's Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund book study. This book "focus(es) on Jesus’s words that he is 'gentle and lowly in heart,' Ortlund dives deep into Bible passages that speak of who he most deeply is, encouraging readers with the affections of Christ for his people."
When: Thursday Evenings at 6:30pm starting Jan. 2.
Where: Emily Petrilla's house
Contact for details.

Men Only Studies

Saturday Morning Breakfast Gathering

Dave Bokmiller -

Description: The Men's Breakfast Group meets for a time of fellowship, Bible-based study, discussion & prayer.
When: 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month, 8AM - 9:30AM *watch the website for any schedule changes
Where: GMR Cafe
Questions: Email Dave Bokmiller.

Wednesday Night Bible Study

Jim Pearce -

Description: A book study and a time for fellowship and mutual encouragement.
When: Wednesday evenings at 6:00PM
Where: GMR - Education Building - Room 304
Questions: Email Jim Pearce.

Prayer

Sunday Morning Prayer Gathering