Giving the first of our income is an act of worship that honors God (Proverbs 3:9). Being rich in good works, generous, and ready to share is how we store up treasure for the future (1 Timothy 6:17-19). Sharing and sacrificial giving is pleasing to God (Hebrews 13:16). Taking up a weekly collection to support ministry has always been part of church worship gatherings (1 Corinthians 16:1-2). Our hearts and our finances are closely related. Giving towards God’s kingdom draws our hearts toward God’s kingdom (Matthew 6:19-21). We shouldn’t give under compulsion. God loves a cheerful giver (2 Corinthians 9:6-7). It is more blessed to give than to receive (Acts 20:35).

You can schedule new contributions at any time and can modify or cancel those contributions at any time prior to the date they are scheduled. Once the contribution has been processed, however, it cannot be cancelled. If you have any problems or questions related to this, please contact us at amber@discovergrace.net

The approved budget by Grace Ministry Partners for 2025 is $915,172.

Our fiscal year runs January 1 – December 31. We begin the budgeting process at the end of July. Each ministry/department is responsible for submitting a budget request that supports their ministry plans or operational needs. Budgets are then presented to the Leadership Board for approval and then to the Ministry Partners in the late fall for affirmation per our Bylaw requirements.

Day-to-Day Operational Expenses including staff salaries and benefits, utilities, facility maintenance upkeep and upgrades as needed, as well as the mortgage on the building. Ministry inside the walls of Grace Church (i.e., Kids, Students, Men, Women, Marriage, Discipleship, Small Groups, Weekend Services, Wednesday at Grace, etc.) Local Mission Partners (Churches in Mission, Clarity, Youth for Christ, and One Mission Society) Global Mission Partners (World Partners, Church Planting Initiatives through MCUSA, Mission Partners in Taiwan, Israel, and with Inca Link. Categorical expense breakdowns are available by request.

We have set aside funds in a reserve account to cover three months of operating expenses and have another reserve account set aside to fund repairs and maintenance as needed for our facilities.

Due to your generosity, for the last 12 months, monthly giving has almost always exceeded monthly expenses. Our staff always works hard to keep expenses below budget. As always, we will continue to look for ways to use funds more effectively, cutting budgets where cost-saving opportunities are found. We do not take the stewardship of your gifts lightly and are constantly praying and seeking the Lord’s direction. We are committed to following His lead.

Yes. Grace Church began in 1950 and moved into our current location in 2006. We currently have a remaining mortgage debt of just over $1.9 million.

The Leadership Board receives weekly giving reports and monthly detailed financial reports. Our staff receives detailed financial reports for their ministry area each month as well. Additionally, our annual financial statements are audited each year by an outside firm to ensure accuracy and accountability as well as to help us develop checks and balances to protect our exposure and liability.

Grace Church utilizes a powerful CMS system called Churchteams that enables us to provide convenient features to you and streamlines the administration required by staff. Church Teams uses the latest security technology to ensure the integrity of the system, and any information collected. All banking and credit card data is managed by their system and not accessible by Grace Church users. The link below will take you directly to their security policies if this is of interest. https://help.churchteams.com/knowledge/privacy-and-security Grace Church staff does not have access to your password. When you create your account, you will determine your own login id and password. If you forget your login id or password, you can have the system email it to you by entering the email address that you used when you created your account. If you need help or cannot remember the email address you used, you can contact amber@discovergrace.net. You can also change your password at any time. Please help us keep your information safe by protecting your login information.