The Grove Bible Chapel is defined in its mission, its foundational values, and its understanding of a healthy disciple of Jesus.
Worship, Walk, Work
The Grove is a place where disciples of Jesus Christ are made as we worship Christ, walk with Christ, and work for Christ. We are a body of believers who seek to cultivate a thriving community, devoted to the non-compromising, expository teaching of the Word of God with contemporary, Christ-focused worship.
It is our hope that as disciples of Jesus Christ, we would grow to maturity in bearing the responsibility of caring for one another in the context of loving relationships and mutual ministry within the church, rather than allowing one or a few pastors or elders to take total responsibility for ministry (Ephesians 4:11-12). It’s not about one or a small number of men bearing the total responsibility to care for the entire congregation, but rather it’s about all disciples using their God-given spiritual gifts to provide mutual ministry in the context of the vibrant and strong local church.
The Grove Bible Chapel also desires to offer an array of opportunities for every disciple to grow in relationship to Jesus Christ and connect with others. These opportunities include dynamic weekend worship services and church-wide special events, as well as a variety of adult, students, and children’s ministries involving small groups and other activities.
The Goal is Spiritual Maturity
A mature disciple committed to a relationship with Christ focuses on personally worshiping Him, walking with Him, and working for Him. That person will experience significant growth in personal sanctification and therefore will experience a closer personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ as they become “mature in Christ” (Colossians 1:28).
We are committed to multiplying the godly characteristics of leaders’ lives into others (2 Timothy 2:2), and we strongly believe this multiplication of ministry is key to the healthy growth of the church.