What Is Our Vision?

Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. Prov 29:18 Vision...What is it Anyway? We hear the word tossed around all the time. For example, “he is a ‘visionary’ leader.” Even King Solomon, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, saw the significance of vision. But … Continue reading What Is Our Vision? →

Will The Real Grace Church Please Stand Up

Read: Ephesians 4 Yesterday we looked at “Why We Exist.” We found a simple answer in Scripture–to glorify God. Another important “W” question could be, “Who Are We?” Who is Grace Church? Are we Baptist? Yes. Are we non-denominational? Yes. Are we a large church? Yes. Are we a “mega-church?” No. Are we a traditional … Continue reading Will The Real Grace Church Please Stand Up →

Why We Exist?

Have you ever wondered why Grace Church exists? Why do we work so hard to do what we do week after week? Take a moment to discuss this question. You probably thought of many reasons: to share the gospel with a lost world; to equip the saints for the work of the ministry; to pray … Continue reading Why We Exist? →

Finance & Personnel Team Purpose & Description

PURPOSE: To operate as a sub-committee of the elder body to oversee the financial and personnel matters of Grace Church. RESPONSIBILITIES: Analyze financial data and monitor trends to assure compliance with budget restrictions. Make budget recommendations that support the Purpose-driven concepts of ministry. Review all requests for non-budgeted expenditures over $1,000, analyze impact, consider alternatives … Continue reading Finance & Personnel Team Purpose & Description →

In God We Trust

Psalms 33:16–22 All currency in the United States is stamped with the motto, “In God we trust.” Thus whenever they exchange money, American citizens have a small but ever-present reminder that the foundation of life is the Lord, not money. Psalm 33 offered a similar reminder to the ancient Israelites. The foundation of their society was … Continue reading In God We Trust →

Sample Personal Monthly Budget

Below is a sample budget illustrating the principles described on the previous page: Budget Income Gross Monthly Income $2,600 Taxes $650 Tithe $260 Net Monthly Income $1,690 Expenses (Alphabetically) Auto Fuel $80 Maintenance $20 Insurance $60 Car Payment $0 Clothing $50 Entertainment $50 Gifts Anniversaries $10 Birthdays $10 Christmas $40 Miscellaneous $10 Groceries $260 Housing … Continue reading Sample Personal Monthly Budget →

Guidelines for a Personal Budget

I. Principles dealing with finances. A. Use a written plan. B. Provide for the Lord's work first. C. Excel at your tasks. D. Limit credit. E. Think about buying:  Is it necessary?  Does it reflect your Christian ethic?  Is it the best buy?  Is it an impulse item? F. Practice saving money regularly. G. Set your own goals. H. Get out of debt. I. Avoid … Continue reading Guidelines for a Personal Budget →

Missions Support Guidelines

GRACE CHURCH Missions Support Guidelines Grace Church places a high priority on world missions. It is our desire as a church family to help missionaries spread the gospel in Central Iowa, the State of Iowa, the United States, and on foreign fields throughout the world. At the same time, however, it is our desire to … Continue reading Missions Support Guidelines →

Dedication Invitation Letter

August 31, 2001 Dear : On behalf of the leadership team here at Grace Church, I would like to invite you and your employees to a special Dedication Service for our new worship center on Sunday, Sept. 9 at 9 a.m. As part of the team of workers who built this building, we would like … Continue reading Dedication Invitation Letter →