News

The Sufficiency of Scripture Summit

From the moment the serpent asked, “Did God really say?” God’s Word has been under assault.
Friday, November 6, 2026 7 pm–9:30 pm

The Master’s University

Christmas in September 2026

Make Christmas a little warmer and more blessed by expressing your love and appreciation for our missionaries.
International

A Timeline of God’s Faithfulness

The history of Grace Community Church is, above all, a testimony to God’s faithful providence.

Parenting Conference 2027

Join us at Grace Community Church on Saturday, April 24, 2027, from 9 am to 4:30 pm for our third annual Parenting Conference, “Parenting in the Proverbs.”
Saturday, April 24, 2027 9 am–4:30 pm

Grace Kids

Family Fair 2026

Families from our church and community are invited to an afternoon of games, activities, food, and fun as we kick-off Grace for the Children weekend.
Saturday, October 24, 2026 12 pm–4 pm

Grace Kids

The Great Fall Bake-Off!

Think you make the best pie in the church? Got a crust so flaky it deserves its own fan club? A secret family recipe that could bring world peace? Or maybe you just really, really like butter?
Saturday, October 24, 2026 12 pm–4 pm

Women’s Ministries

Sunday at Grace

Join us this Sunday for worship services and Fellowship Groups
Sunday, October 25, 2026

Grace for the Children Sunday

Join us for Grace for the Children Sunday, a Lord’s Day dedicated to the children of Grace Church.
Sunday, October 25, 2026

Grace Kids

Consejería Bíblica Nivel 3

Temas selectos
Monday, October 26, 2026 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
Zoom only
Grace Equip

Discipleship Counseling Level 1

Introduction to Biblical Counseling
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 6:30 pm–8:30 pm

Grace Equip

Livescan Frequently Asked Questions

Grace Kids

Anchored Fall Retreat 2026

Join us for the Anchored 2026 Fall Retreat!
Friday, October 30, 2026 Sunday, November 1, 2026

Anchored

Grace Global Quarterly Missions Event

Grace Global is a ministry that aims to bring our missionaries close to the hearts of our church family.
Sunday, November 1, 2026 12:45 am–2:45 am

International

Membership Class

If you're interested in becoming part of our church family, a new membership class cycle (101–103) begins each month.
Sunday, November 1, 2026 11 am–12:30 pm
Membership 1: Distinguishing GCC from Other Churches
Membership

Right Hand of Fellowship

During select evening Worship Services, Grace Church welcomes new members with the Right Hand of Fellowship.
Sunday, November 8, 2026 6 pm–7:30 pm

Membership

Knott’s Berry Farm Takeover Day

180 will be hosting a fun day at Knott’s Berry Farm!
Saturday, November 14, 2026

180 Ministry

Children’s Choirs

Our Children's Choir includes Primary Choir (age 6–grade 2) and Junior Choir (grades 3–5). No auditions are required.
Music Ministry

Youth Choirs

Our Youth Choirs include Middle School Choir (grades 6–8) and High School Choir (grades 9–12). No auditions are required.
Music Ministry

Your Gift, Your Place, Your Impact

Every believer has received a gift to steward. The question is not whether you have something to contribute to the church, but whether you are willing to use what God has entrusted to you in the service of others.
Serving Our Church

Elders Meeting

The elders typically meet on the third Thursday of the month from 7 to 8:30 pm in the CC230s. This meeting is open to our church family.
Thursday, November 19, 2026 7 pm–8:30 pm

Premarital & Marriage Seminar Fall 2026

A prerequisite for engaged couples desiring to get married at Grace Church, this seminar is also helpful for those who are purposefully dating, as well as married couples interested in God’s plan for a successful marriage.
Friday, November 20, 2026 7 pm–9 pm

Premarital & Marriage

Communion

For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes. —1 Corinthians 11:26
Sunday, November 22, 2026 6 pm–7:30 pm
Thanksgiving Service

Grace Church Campus Closed During Office Hours

On select holidays throughout the year, the Grace Church campus is closed. For questions about a specific ministry, contact your ministry leader.
Wednesday, November 25, 2026 Friday, November 27, 2026

Back to School with Grace Education

Grace Education is excited to celebrate the start of the fall 2026 semester.
Grace Education

Regreso a clases con Grace Education

Grace Education se complace en celebrar el inicio del semestre de otoño de 2026.
Grace en Español

From Bondage to Freedom

The issue isn’t what’s happening around us; it’s what’s ruling within us. The key isn’t a better method; it’s a transformed heart.
Hope Bible Study

Navidad en septiembre

Cada mes de septiembre, nuestra iglesia empieza a pensar en la Navidad. Puede parecer pronto, pero es nuestra forma de cuidar de nuestros misioneros, muchos de los cuales pasan las fiestas en circunstancias muy diferentes...
Grace en Español

Los ancianos de Grace Community Church afirman a Nathan Busenitz como pastor maestro

Acompáñanos este domingo 11 de octubre para la instalación de Nathan Busenitz como nuestro pastor principal.
Grace en Español

Grace Community Church Elders Affirm Nathan Busenitz as Senior Pastor

On Thursday evening, August 20, the elders of Grace Community Church unanimously affirmed Nathan Busenitz as our new senior pastor.

Growing in Christ Together

For the women in our church family, have you ever wished you had women in your life who would encourage you to love Christ more? Women who would pray with you, point you to God's Word, celebrate His faithfulness, and...
Women’s Ministries

Men of the Word 2026-2027

Ekklesia: Un estudio de la doctrina de la iglesia
Grace en Español

Una cronología de la fidelidad de Dio

Grace en Español

How to Destroy Grace Church

by John MacArthur

10 Reasons to Pray

Here are ten reminders for Christians about the vital need to cultivate a personal prayer life, as articulated by notable ministers from church history.

Cornerstone Preaching Schedule

Details on the upcoming preaching schedule for Sunday mornings.
Cornerstone

Cornerstone Nursery Schedule

Please see the full post for the upcoming nursery volunteers schedule.
Cornerstone

Cornerstone Refreshment Schedule

Please see the full post for the upcoming refreshment schedule.
Cornerstone

Wonderful Things from Your Law

A Q&A with Abner Chou

¿Qué son los diáconos?

Cada año en Grace, tenemos el privilegio y la alegría de reconocer a nuevos diáconos y volver a nominar a aquellos que pueden continuar sirviendo.
Grace en Español

A Local Harvest

One of the most significant aspects about the ministry of Grace Church is our steadfast commitment to global missions. As we seek to faithfully steward the international impact God has given us, it is essential to recognize that this focus...
Local Outreach

Affirming Our Commitment to One Another

Membership at Grace Church reflects a public affirmation of commitment to Christ and to one another within this local body.
Membership

Una luz en lugar más oscuro

Celebrando más de 30 años de ministerio. Chuck Holmes, Fundador/director, ministerio de prisiones Mt. Nebo
Transformados

The ABCs of Christian Education

As 2026 begins, raising the next generation in truth and wisdom remains a high and precious calling here at Grace Church.
Grace Education

A Light in the Darkest Place

Celebrating Over 30 Years of Active Ministry

GraceLife Preaching Schedule

Details on the upcoming preaching schedule for Sunday mornings.
GraceLife

Past Christmas Concerts

Enjoy these live recordings of our past Christmas Concerts, featuring a 100-voice choir, symphonic orchestra, vocal soloists and ensembles, children's choir, and handbell choir.
Music Ministry

Grace Church App

The Grace Church app is available both on the App Store for iPhone and Google Play for Android. With a gracechurch.org account you can bookmark favorite sermons, register your Sunday attendance, and submit prayer requests.

50 Years of God’s Faithfulness in Special Ministries

2025 marks the 50th anniversary of Special Ministries at Grace Community Church. It was back in 1975 that the Lord brought together a group of special men who had the desire to reach the disabled community.
Special Ministries

Safety for Our Children

Grace Kids is well known for its emphasis on teaching children the truth of God’s Word. However, we also highly prioritize the safety of the children in our ministries, both on Sunday and throughout the week.
Grace Kids

Volunteer for Grace Kids

If you are interested in serving in one of our Grace Kids programs, fill out our Interest Form and we’ll get in touch with you.
Grace Kids

The Distinction & Devotion of Staff Elders

The New Testament makes clear that God has entrusted the care of His church to elders.

How to Get Involved

Pray, Give, Go! The countries to which STM teams are sent are not chosen at random. The Short Term Ministry trips sent by Grace Community Church are initiated by our missionary families or ministry partners who serve in foreign countries.
Short-Term Ministries

Clases de membresía

Si estás interesado en ser parte de nuestra familia de iglesia, un nuevo ciclo de clases de membresía en español (101–103) comienza cada dos meses.
Grace en Español

Additional Resources

In addition to Faith Christian PSP, Grace Academy, and Legacy Christian Academy, there are a variety of external resources available for families interested in educational resources.
Grace Education

Austin Church Plant: Grace Life Austin

Julian Belk & Garrett West
Grace Advance

Wednesday Morning Prayer

Call to prayer on Wednesday mornings, beginning at 7 am via Zoom
Prayer

Why Serve in Special Ministries?

Scripture makes it clear that we are to love and serve those with special needs.
Special Ministries

Album Releases from Clayton Erb and Stephen Sturz

Albums by Grace Community Church are available.
Music Ministry

Disaster Relief Fund

Throughout Scripture, God calls His people to care for the afflicted, provide for the needy, and demonstrate His compassion in tangible ways.

Teams

Grace Advance Teams (GATs) provide focused support to our Grace Advance churches around North America, much like international STMs. Along with prayer and financial support, GATs provide a great opportunity to get involved with Grace Advance.
Grace Advance

Help for Your Church

There is an exploding interest on the part of true Christians committed to Scripture to develop churches that are biblically sound.
Grace Advance

The Academy

Grace Community Church has partnered with The Master’s Seminary for a quarter century for the express purpose of providing a context where men can learn the requisite skills for pastoral ministry.
Grace Advance

Testimonies

At its core, Grace Advance is about the local church strengthening, equipping, and planting other local churches. Specifically, Grace Church prepares and provides men to developing churches throughout the country, and even the world.
Grace Advance

Continual, Persistent Prayer

A great misunderstanding exists within evangelical Christianity about how often believers should pray.
Prayer

The Essential Church (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

The Essential Church (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is now streaming. Its August 2024 release commemorates the first anniversary of the film’s release and the third anniversary of...
Grace Media

Adult Fellowship Groups

If you’re new to Grace, or just looking for a place to plug in, check out a fellowship group today or in the coming weeks. Fellowship Groups are open to adults and families in every season of life.

Grace Evangelism Class

Grace Evangelism is a ten-week, interactive evangelism training course.
Grace Evangelism

Children and Student Ministry Volunteer Application Process

Thank you for your interest in serving our children and students!
Serving Our Church

The Pastor’s Library

The Pastor’s Library is a 33-volume library of biblical study tools for African pastors. It will be given to qualified pastors to help them better study the Word of God.

La necesidad de ser miembro de la iglesia

El compromiso formal del cristiano con el cuerpo de Cristo a través de la membresía es una enseñanza completamente bíblica.
Grace en Español

What Is Communion?

The Lord’s Supper, also known as communion, is a practice of remembering and recounting Christ’s death until He comes again (Luke 22:19). We practice this every month as a church family through the partaking of the bread and cup...
Membership

Music from Adventure Club

“Adventures in Grace, Vol. 1,” a new album by the Adventure Club band, is now available. This exciting release includes several songs from VBS.
Adventure Club

What Is Baptism?

Here at Grace Church, we teach that baptism is an ordinance that Jesus established for His church. Its purpose is two-fold, signifying a person’s initiation into the church, and his declaration of faith and submission to the church’s builder...
Membership

Celebrating 45 Years of Worship with Stephen Sturz

This month, we are celebrating a remarkable anniversary in the life of Grace Church. Our organist, Stephen Sturz, has been ministering to our congregation for 45 years.
Music Ministry

Who Is the Church?

Often, we view the church as something we attend or a place we go, rather than something we are. But from a biblical perspective, the church is not so much a particular place or event as much as it is a corporate identity...
Membership

The Entrusted: The Convictions and Legacy of John MacArthur

Season two of The MacArthur Center podcast explores how Pastor John has entrusted the gospel to future generations, the men and movements that have influenced him, and how he has prepared Grace Church to carry on when he is no longer our pastor...
The Master’s Seminary

Monday Morning Prayer

Call to prayer on Monday mornings, beginning at 9 am in the Welcome Center.
Prayer

Un medio de gracia dado por Dios

Hoy, quizás más que nunca, es cada vez más fácil para los cristianos llevar vidas aisladas e individualizadas. No sólo es la tendencia de nuestra naturaleza, sino el estímulo de la cultura, vivir en nuestros propios términos...
Grace en Español

Home Bible Studies

Home Bible studies are all about this life-on-life fellowship and accountability. The idea that believers are to go to church once a week, on Sunday, to get ‘charged up’—so they can engage in ‘lone missions’ and ‘fight for Christ’ all on their own...

GraceLife Refreshment Schedule

Please see the full post for the upcoming refreshment schedule.
GraceLife

180 Parent Email List

Please sign up here to be added to the 180 Parent Email List.
180 Ministry

Caring as Christ Cares

Imagine that your spouse of forty years woke up one day and didn’t know who you were, or that you found yourself caring for a parent who couldn’t perform basic tasks. Many of us are all too familiar with the effects of Alzheimer’s disease...
Congregational Care

GraceLife Nursery Schedule

Please see the full post for the upcoming nursery volunteers schedule.
GraceLife

A Light in the Darkest Place

I experienced a radical change in July of 1989 that took me from decades of bondage to drugs, alcohol, racism, violence, and numerous prison sentences, to being a lover of Jesus. I was converted on a jailhouse floor, and the vision for Mt. Nebo...
Local Outreach

The Expositor: The Life and Preaching of John MacArthur

When we launched The MacArthur Center for Expository Preaching at The Master’s Seminary, we dedicated season one of our flagship podcast to the remarkable, providential story of Pastor John’s preaching ministry...
The Master’s Seminary

Faith Promise: Supporting Our Missionaries

Grace Church has always been a sending church. To fulfill the Great Commission is one of our top priorities, and it has been a joy to witness the Lord’s faithful work through the selfless and tireless service of many generations of Grace Church.
International

Sunday Evening Prayer Meeting

Call to prayer on Sunday evenings, 5–5:50 pm in room H114.
Prayer

A Roadmap to Pilgrim's Progress

A series of devotional studies from Mike Riccardi pulled from Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan.
GraceLife

James Bible Study Guides

Links to all the James Bible Study Guides Xchange went through in 2020.
Xchange

Noticias semanales de Grace en Español

Suscríbete a nuestras noticias semanales.
Grace en Español

Shepherds Conference 2020 Music

A list of all hymns and special music used in each session at the 2020 Shepherds' Conference.
Music Ministry

A Heart of Praise

The remarkable longevity of Clayton’s staff and musicians—some of whom have been with him for all four decades—is a testament to his faithful direction and effective leadership...
Music Ministry

What is Parent Dedication?

We understand the important role parents play in raising their children. Our role as the church is to encourage parents as they raise their children biblically in the discipline and instruction of the Lord (Eph. 6:4).
Grace Kids

Xchange Parent Email List

Please sign up here to be added to the Xchange Middle School Ministry Parent Email List.
Xchange

Shepherds Conference 2019 Music

A list of all hymns and special music used in each session at the 2019 Shepherds' Conference.
Music Ministry

Find a Church

TMS graduates serve in churches and training centers around the world. To locate sound biblical churches and connect with TMS alumni visit tms.edu/find-a-church.
The Master’s Seminary

Well-Baby Cry Room

If you have a fussy little one, come take advantage of the Well-Baby Cry Room. All three services (9:00 and 11:00 am; 6:00 pm) are livestreamed to this location every Sunday. Location: Fireside Room (In the Grace Grill by the Children’s Trolley)
Grace Kids

On “Social Justice” and the Gospel

A Grace to You blog series by John MacArthur on “Social Justice” and the Gospel.
Grace to You

What Is Church Leadership?

Here at Grace Church, we believe that Christ intended the local church to be led by a plurality of biblically qualified elders. And He outlines the structure and responsibilities of leadership as anything but arbitrary.
Membership

Hymns of Grace

Hymns of Grace is a project of Grace Community Church & The Master's Seminary.
Music Ministry

First Time Visitors

We welcome you to the Grace Community Church Children's Ministry and want you to know what a great blessing it is for us to serve you.
Grace Kids

Upcoming Ministry Events

24 October 2026
‍Saturday

Family Fair 2026

12 pm–4 pm

The Great Fall Bake-Off!

12 pm–4 pm

25 October 2026
‍Sunday

Sunday at Grace

Grace for the Children Sunday

26 October 2026
‍Monday

Consejería Bíblica Nivel 3

6:30 pm–8:30 pm, Zoom only

Hope Bible Study

7 pm–9 pm

27 October 2026
‍Tuesday

Discipleship Counseling Level 1

6:30 pm–8:30 pm

30 October 2026
‍Friday

Anchored Fall Retreat 2026

Starting at 5 pm

31 October 2026
‍Saturday

Anchored Fall Retreat 2026

Ends at11 am

1 November 2026
‍Sunday

Anchored Fall Retreat 2026

Ends at11 am

Membership Class

11 am–12:30 pm, Membership 1: Distinguishing GCC from Other Churches

2 November 2026
‍Monday

Consejería Bíblica Nivel 3

6:30 pm–8:30 pm, Zoom only

Hope Bible Study

7 pm–9 pm

3 November 2026
‍Tuesday

Discipleship Counseling Level 1

6:30 pm–8:30 pm

6 November 2026
‍Friday

The Sufficiency of Scripture Summit

7 pm–9:30 pm

7 November 2026
‍Saturday

The Sufficiency of Scripture Summit

8:30 am–6:30 pm

8 November 2026
‍Sunday

Membership Class

11 am–12:30 pm, Membership 2: Why Membership Is Biblical

Right Hand of Fellowship

6 pm–7:30 pm

9 November 2026
‍Monday

Consejería Bíblica Nivel 3

6:30 pm–8:30 pm

Hope Bible Study

7 pm–9 pm

10 November 2026
‍Tuesday

Discipleship Counseling Level 1

6:30 pm–8:30 pm

14 November 2026
‍Saturday

Knott’s Berry Farm Takeover Day

15 November 2026
‍Sunday

Membership Class

11 am–12:30 pm, Membership 3: How to Be an Effective Member at GCC

16 November 2026
‍Monday

Consejería Bíblica Nivel 3

6:30 pm–8:30 pm

Hope Bible Study

7 pm–9 pm

17 November 2026
‍Tuesday

Discipleship Counseling Level 1

6:30 pm–8:30 pm

19 November 2026
‍Thursday

Elders Meeting

7 pm–8:30 pm

20 November 2026
‍Friday

Premarital & Marriage Seminar Fall 2026

7 pm–9 pm

21 November 2026
‍Saturday

Premarital & Marriage Seminar Fall 2026

9 am–12 pm

Chinese Outreach

10 am–12 pm

22 November 2026
‍Sunday

Communion

6 pm–7:30 pm, Thanksgiving Service

23 November 2026
‍Monday

Hope Bible Study

7 pm–9 pm

24 November 2026
‍Tuesday

Discipleship Counseling Level 1

6:30 pm–8:30 pm

25 November 2026
‍Wednesday

Grace Church Campus Closed During Office Hours

Starting at 8 am

26 November 2026
‍Thursday

Grace Church Campus Closed During Office Hours

Ends at5 pm