Grace Baptist Church shall be known as a Fundamental, Independent, Bible–believing, Baptist Church.
- We are Fundamental because we hold to the literal interpretation of the Scriptures.
- We are Independent because we are self-governing and self-supporting, and are not subject to any outside authority, governmental or ecclesiastical.
- We are Bible-believing because we follow and practice what the Bible says to the best of our ability.
- We are Baptist because we hold to the historic positions and distinctive doctrines that distinguish us from both Protestantism & Catholicism.
Purpose
- Bring glory, honor, and praise to God the Father and his Son the Lord Jesus Christ.
- Edify the Saints in preaching, teaching, singing and fellowship around the word of God.
- See sinners saved and taught biblical principles.
- This church is also to administer the ordinances of the church, the Lord’s Supper and baptism.
- To provide a place of worship, fellowship and service for all believers.
Charter
This church shall be an independent, sovereign, self-governing body of believers, subject to the control of no other ecclesiastical body or organization. This church shall maintain a separatist position towards all modernistic and unbiblical organizations and ecclesiastical groups. This church shall, however, recognize and fellowship with churches of like faith and practice.
History
Where did Grace Baptist Church come from?
Grace Baptist Church was started April 19th, 1998, from a church plant of Fostoria Baptist Church. Pastor Yelland has been our pastor from the start of the church. He is a graduate of Midwestern Baptist College in Orion Michigan.
Why was Grace Baptist Church Started?
The church was started because of a need in Lapeer for an: Bible believing, Bible preaching, Independent, Fundamental, Baptist Church.
Grace Baptist Church has continued to: reach the lost with the Word of God, Teach the Disciples, and reach out to the world through Missions.