Grace Church | Ministry Plan 2019-2020

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03 Courageously Generous ROLE OF PERMANENT CAMPUSES IN DISCIPLESHIP 1. People are three times more likely to connect at a smaller, more regional campus. 2. We have historically seen an increase in attendance of “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.” —2 Corinthians 8:1-9 The expression of our generosity reveals what is going on in our hearts—what we value, fear, have confidence in, and what makes us happy. Courageous generosity requires a heart that is oriented around managing, not owning, the resources God has given us. It is a discipleship issue, and it is our responsibility to steward well the resources he entrusts to us. about 35% within the first eighteen months of moving into a permanent building. 3. Research has shown us that out of 100 people who come to a new, permanent campus, 33 of those individuals identify as not being a believer or disciple prior to coming to their campus. PERSONAL APPLICATION The Money Challenge | Art Ranier Giving Guide Diagnostic on page 22 10 GRACECHURCHSC.ORG Background photo — the future Greer campus circa 1930
ANDERSON Our Anderson congregation launched in October 2014 with around 100 people. We averaged 428 people in 2018 and are moving to a permanent home in a historic theater in downtown Anderson. • Built in 1910, the G.F. Tolly Building, used as a furniture store space, has also housed other business in downtown Anderson for 107 years • Later known as the State Theatre for more than three decades, it was acquired by the Anderson Community Theatre in the early 1970s GREER Our Greer campus started in September of 2016 with about 120 people. We averaged 320 people in 2018 and are moving into several historic buildings in downtown Greer in <strong>2019</strong>. • Established in the early 1930s as the first Ford dealership in the Upstate, W.M. Thompson Ford • Bought by D & D Ford in 1937 (still operates in Greer) • Contains 16,325 square feet (additional 4,020 square foot courtyard) • New address: 129 East Poinsett Street, Greer, SC 29651 • Contains 21,480 square feet • New address: 133 E Whitner St., Anderson, SC 29624 WE CHOOSE 11
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