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180 Summer Study

In the summer, we meet as one large group on Wednesday nights and Monday mornings.

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 7 pm–9 pm
Family Center @ GCC | College Town
180 Ministry

A Timeline of God’s Faithfulness

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

Una cronología de la fidelidad de Dio

Grace en Español

Sundays in July 2026

During the month of July, our regular Sunday morning Adult Fellowship Groups will be on hiatus in order to provide an opportunity to enjoy a wider variety of teaching and fellowship with the larger Grace Church family.

Sundays in July

Unhindered

The Word Unbound, the Gospel Proclaimed

The Master’s Academy International

Cómo destruir Grace Church

por John MacArthur

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.

Camp Regen Games Crew

Come be a part of Regen Games Crew 2026!

Wonderful Things from Your Law

A Q&A with Abner Chou

La oración

La conversación continua con Dios

Grace en Español

Afirmando nuestro compromiso mutuo

La membresía en Grace Church refleja una afirmación pública del compromiso con Cristo y entre nosotros dentro de este cuerpo local.

Grace en Español

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.

Una luz en lugar más oscuro

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

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

El ABC de la educación cristiana

Al comenzar el año 2026, criar a la próxima generación en la verdad y la sabiduría sigue siendo un llamado sublime y precioso aquí en Grace Church.

Grace en Español

In Memory of Jubilant Sykes

A Gift and Showcase of God’s Glory. Jubilant Sykes, a beloved brother and longtime key member of the Music Ministry at Grace Community Church, was called home by the Lord on December 8, 2025.

Fellow Workers in the Truth

The apostle Paul considered the help and support of other believers vital to his ministry.

Short-Term Ministries

Compañeros de trabajo en la verdad

Reunión informativa, Domingo, de 12:45 a 1:45 p. m., T270

Grace en Español

La historia de Grace en Español

La historia da testimonio de la fidelidad de Dios al redimir almas de toda tribu, lengua y nación (Ap. 7:9). Celebramos el poder de Dios para salvar, que se ha reflejado en el ministerio de habla hispana de nuestra iglesia: Grace en Español.

Grace en Español

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.

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.

The Distinction & Devotion of Staff Elders

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

La distinción y la devoción de los ancianos del personal

Damos gracias a Dios por los ancianos de staff que Él ha provisto generosamente en Grace Church. Son un regalo de Cristo a Su cuerpo, equipando a los santos, guardando la verdad y pastoreando el rebaño con diligencia y amor.

Grace en Español

Celebrando la vida y ministerio del pastor John MacArthur

Los ancianos de Grace Community Church anuncian, tanto con tristeza como con esperanza, que el pastor John MacArthur ha partido a la presencia del Señor después de 56 años de ministerio fiel.

Grace en Español

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

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

String Youth Orchestra Workshop 2026

This workshop is meant to serve the youth of Grace Community Church who want to use their gift of music to worship the Lord through an orchestra setting.

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Friday, July 17, 2026

Music Ministry

XCHANGE Summer 2026

XCHANGE meets Sunday mornings at 9 am and Wednesday nights at 6:45 to 8:45 pm in the Tower Basement.

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 6:45 pm–8:45 pm

Xchange

Camp Regen 2026

High School Summer Camp in Glorieta, New Mexico. Camp Regen 2026 promises to be an incredible week, full of exciting games, focused worship, and life-changing preaching.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 Friday, July 24, 2026

180 Ministry

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, July 19, 2026 9 am–12:30 pm

Consejería Bíblica Nivel 2

Matrimonio y la familia

Monday, July 20, 2026 6:30 pm–8:30 pm

Grace Equip

Membership Class

If you're interested in becoming part of our church family, a new membership class cycle (101–103) begins each month.

Sunday, August 2, 2026 11 am–12:30 pm
Membership 1: Distinguishing GCC from Other Churches
Membership

Una semana, un impacto eterno

Durante casi dos décadas, el Campamento Regeneración ha sido un testimonio anual de la obra transformadora de la Palabra.

Grace en Español

One Week, Eternal Impact

Support a student and their family by blessing them with a summer camp scholarship. This can be an incredible way to encourage a family in need and make it possible for a high schooler to attend a life-changing camp with Grace 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, August 20, 2026 7 pm–8:30 pm

Right Hand of Fellowship

During select evening Worship Services, Grace Church welcomes new members with the Right Hand of Fellowship.

Sunday, August 23, 2026 6 pm–7:30 pm

Membership

Anchored Dodgers Game

Join us for an evening under the stars with our Anchored clan and the boys in blue! Our Anchored Dodgers game is on Friday, July 18th at 7:00 pm.

Friday, September 4, 2026 7:10 pm–10 pm

Anchored

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.

Monday, September 7, 2026 8 am–5 pm

Cornerstone Preaching Schedule

Details on the upcoming preaching schedule for Sunday mornings.

Nursery Schedule

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

Refreshment Schedule

Please see the full post for the upcoming refreshment schedule.

Spring Letter

In the summer of 1968, a group of high school students from our church attended a summer camp and heard a twenty-eight-yearold guest speaker, John MacArthur, preach for the first time.

Special Offering

¿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...

Una cosecha local

Por favor considere en oración unirse a nosotros mientras alcanzamos a las naciones que viven en nuestro propio vecindario.

Grace en Español

GraceLife Preaching Schedule

Details on the upcoming preaching schedule for Sunday mornings.

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.

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.

Children’s Choirs

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

Youth Choirs

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

Growing in Christ Together

Whether you are single, a mom with children at home, a widow, or anywhere in between, you will see that whatever your situation—in any and every season of life—there is a spiritual home and sweet fellowship for you here at our church.

Women’s 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

Austin Church Plant: Grace Life Austin

Julian Belk & Garrett West

Wednesday Morning Prayer

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Continual, Persistent Prayer

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

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...

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.

City of Gold

“City of Gold” a new album by Grace Community Church, is now available.

Children’s Music

Grace for the Children Sunday Recap

Enjoy this video highlight from Grace for the Children Sunday.

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

Faithful Artistry: Celebrating 39 Years of Worship with Mark Rice

Accessibility and sophistication, memorability and creativity – these ideals are rarely balanced by composers and arrangers of music, but thirty-nine years ago the Lord gifted Grace Church with a rare musician who accomplishes all these and more...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

¿Quién es la Iglesia?

A menudo, vemos la iglesia como algo a lo que asistimos o un lugar al que vamos, en lugar de algo que somos. Pero desde una perspectiva bíblica, la Iglesia no es tanto un lugar o un acontecimiento concreto como una identidad corporativa...

Grace en Español

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.

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...

Refreshment Schedule

Please see the full post for the upcoming refreshment schedule.

180 Parent Email List

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

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

Nursery Schedule

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

Weekly Bible Reading Guides

If you want to read the Bible more but are unsure where to start, we encourage you to make use of our weekly Bible reading guides.

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...

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

El Evangelio

Ser cristiano es más que identificarse con una religión en particular o afirmar un determinado sistema de valores. Ser cristiano significa que se ha sometido lo que dice la Biblia acerca Dios, la humanidad y la salvación.

Grace en Español

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.

Sunday Evening Prayer Meeting

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

A Roadmap to Pilgrim's Progress

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

James Bible Study Guides

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

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.

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...

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).

Xchange Parent Email List

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

How To Have A Quiet Time

Often newer Christians will ask the question, “How should I go about my Bible reading?” While there is not one specific way to do this, the following tips can help you in your time with the Lord.

How to Pray

Christians often use a simple acrostic as a guide to prayer: A.C.T.S. Each of the letters in this acrostic stands for one of the four important areas of prayer.

Shepherds Conference 2019 Music

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

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)

On “Social Justice” and the Gospel

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

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.

Hymns of Grace

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

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.

Upcoming Ministry Events

15 July 2026
‍Wednesday

String Youth Orchestra Workshop 2026

Starting at 10 am

XCHANGE Summer 2026

6:45 pm–8:45 pm

180 Summer Study

7 pm–9 pm, Family Center @ GCC | College Town

16 July 2026
‍Thursday

String Youth Orchestra Workshop 2026

17 July 2026
‍Friday

String Youth Orchestra Workshop 2026

18 July 2026
‍Saturday

Chinese Outreach

Camp Regen 2026

19 July 2026
‍Sunday

Camp Regen 2026

Communion

9 am–12:30 pm

20 July 2026
‍Monday

Camp Regen 2026

Consejería Bíblica Nivel 2

6:30 pm–8:30 pm

21 July 2026
‍Tuesday

Camp Regen 2026

22 July 2026
‍Wednesday

Camp Regen 2026

XCHANGE Summer 2026

6:45 pm–8:45 pm

23 July 2026
‍Thursday

Camp Regen 2026

24 July 2026
‍Friday

Camp Regen 2026

27 July 2026
‍Monday

180 Summer Study

9 am–11 am, Steeple House Coffee: Camp Reflections

Consejería Bíblica Nivel 2

6:30 pm–8:30 pm

29 July 2026
‍Wednesday

XCHANGE Summer 2026

6:45 pm–8:45 pm

180 Summer Study

7 pm–9 pm, Location TBD | Park Night

2 August 2026
‍Sunday

Membership Class

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

3 August 2026
‍Monday

Consejería Bíblica Nivel 2

6:30 pm–8:30 pm

5 August 2026
‍Wednesday

XCHANGE Summer 2026

6:45 pm–8:45 pm, Small Group Night

9 August 2026
‍Sunday

Membership Class

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

12 August 2026
‍Wednesday

XCHANGE Summer 2026

6:45 pm–8:45 pm

15 August 2026
‍Saturday

Chinese Outreach

16 August 2026
‍Sunday

Communion

9 am–12:30 pm

Membership Class

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

19 August 2026
‍Wednesday

XCHANGE Summer 2026

6:45 pm–8:45 pm

20 August 2026
‍Thursday

Elders Meeting

23 August 2026
‍Sunday

Right Hand of Fellowship