Resources We Use
We use a few resources to foster connections and support discipleship. Our digital platforms offer easy access to sermons, study materials, and community events, encouraging engagement from anywhere. Small groups have curated resources for deep discussions and personal growth in faith and relationships. Regular newsletters and social media updates inform our church family about events and service opportunities, uniting us in the mission to share Christ’s love locally and beyond. Together, these resources help us stay focused on our spiritual journey while supporting one another.
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The Church Center app is a centralized platform designed to enhance the experience of our community at Grace Bible Church. It serves multiple functions that help us streamline various church activities.
Serving: Through the app, you can easily sign up for volunteer opportunities and view service schedules. This feature helps ensure that all areas of ministry are covered and allows members to contribute their time and talents effectively.
Giving: The app offers a simple and secure way to give financially to the church. Members can set up one-time or recurring donations, enabling consistent support for our ministries and outreach efforts.
Children Check-In: For families with children, the app facilitates a smooth check-in process for Sunday school and other children’s activities. Parents can check their children in quickly, ensuring a safe and organized environment.
Event Sign-Up: The Church Center app allows members to view upcoming events and register to attend. This feature encourages participation in church activities, fostering community engagement and connection.
Overall, the Church Center app is a valuable tool that helps us serve, give, and engage more efficiently and effectively.
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In addition to signing up for a connection group, you will see your small group information. You can view upcoming small group events, any resources group leaders have uploaded, and the contact information of other group members.
You can also message your group using the chat feature.
Easily register for upcoming events at Grace.
Check to see what events are coming up and how you can be involved.
Volunteer & Serving Information:
See your schedule as a volunteer and respond to serving requests.
You can also message your volunteer groups in the chat feature.
The ability for parents to begin checking their families in before they get to church. They can select which household members they want to check in and then when they arrive, scan the generated QR code to print their labels!
If you are an adherent (been attending for more than 6 months and you call GBC your home church), are a member or a member in process you can access our church directory through the Church Center app. If you have questions about this, contact our office.
Enter how much you want to give, specify which fund you want to give to, as well as the frequency and which payment method you want to use (debit/credit card).
And more…
Check out Planning Center’s Youtube channel for a number of video tutorials that explain the different features of the Church Center App.
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We incorporate the New City Catechism into our strategic learning approach to help the next generation deepen their understanding of the Christian faith. This resource helps individuals of all ages engage with essential doctrines through a series of questions and answers, fostering a biblically-rooted framework for discipleship. By using the catechism, we encourage meaningful discussions, reflection on scripture, and a shared foundation for our community as we seek to grow together in faith and relationship with God.
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Recommended Resources
The Apostle Paul encouraged young pastor Timothy to show himself to God as a tested and approved worker able to rightly handle the Word of God (2 Timothy 2:15). These resources are recommended by our pastors and elders at Grace Bible Church to help encourage you in gospel truth and rest and to equip one another for the work of the ministry. As with all available resources of the church, there is grace and freedom to not agree with every point or conclusion an author may come to, but in a spirit of unity, we seek to humbly learn from other’s perspectives and rejoice in the variety of approaches and ministries that make up the body of Christ. For more on the specifics of what GBC believes, visit our about page.
Books
Online Resources
CHRISTIAN COUNSELLING EDUCATION FOUNDATION (CCEF.ORG)
CCEF.org Is home to the Christian Counselling Education Foundation and has numerous gospel-centred resources ranging from articles, videos to books and more. At https://www.ccef.org/ CCEF has created a pages specifically dedicated to the particular struggles.
CROSSWAY.ORG
Crossway.org has a number of encouraging gospel-centred resources ranging from articles, videos to books and more.
THEGOSPELCOALITION.ORG/COURSES
Free online courses covering topics of theology, life and ministry.
PAULTRIPP.ORG
Paul Tripp is an author, Pastor and biblical counsellor. Paul has a number of resources on his website, including his Gospel-Centered Family Bundle.
Children’s Resources
Family Seeds Worship
Family Seeds Worship is a ministry which provides gospel-centred, scripture based resources for kids, churches and families. Check out their word for word scripture songs and albums available for download here.
Big Picture Bible Crafts
Crafts done with a gospel purpose. These are free for download, they’re simple, enjoyable and a great activity for kids which allows you as a parent to visually teach your child gospel truths.
The Big Picture Podcast For Kids
Everyone loves a good story—especially children! But what we sometimes overlook is that the Bible is more than a collection of great stories. It is the real account of God's love for the world.