Church Spotlight - Grace Baptist Church
Our Church Spotlight this quarter is Grace Baptist Church in Muncie. Located on the corner of South Nebo and River Road, Grace Baptist was founded in 1963. Rory Bond became Senior Pastor in 2012 after the retirement of Dr. Glenn Collins, who served in that position for over 45 years. Pastor Bond and his wife Amy were called to Grace Baptist in 1997 and had served in both youth and adult ministries prior to accepting the position of Senior Pastor.
With a congregation of nearly 400 people, Grace Baptist Church offers Bible Fellowship classes for all ages on Sunday mornings at 9:30am, Worship Service at 10:30am and Sunday evening services at 6:00pm. They also hold mid-week services at 7:00pm on Wednesday evenings that offers a selection of Bible study topics for adults, in addition to children and youth education programs. “We are a church that is large enough to have a variety of programs, yet small enough to build relationships”, notes Pastor Bond. “We are a traditional church with traditional music that preaches and teaches the Word of God.”
The mission of Grace Baptist is to “make disciples and to equip them for service for the pleasure and glory of God.” This mission results in a multifaceted approach to ministry. One of their major outreach efforts is Heritage Hall Christian School, an accredited school offering a “Christian education in a Christ-centered setting” for over 50 years. With approximately 230 students from pre-school through 12th grade, Heritage Hall is a participant in the Indiana School Choice Program and a member of the Indiana Academy of Christian Schools for academic and athletic activities.
Another program with significant impact on the community is Reformers Unanimous, a biblically based addiction discipleship program. For 10 years Grace Baptist Church has hosted this weekly meeting offering hope and help to those struggling with addiction. “For a long time churches didn’t know how to help addicts and addicts didn’t find much help at church either”, said Pastor Bond. “This program blends God’s Word with the hope they need for change. We also have a presence at the Delaware County Jail ministering to men and women dealing with addiction issues. Upon release, they begin attending the weekly meetings at Grace.”
Grace Baptist is also the home of the Center for Biblical Counseling, an all-inclusive counseling center which offers free counseling services to anyone in the community.Grace has a heart for people and for sharing the gospel both locally and globally. They support over 40 mission organizations and families. First Choice for Women is honored to be one of those ministries.“
First Choice for Women has been on the front lines in the battle for life”, Pastor Bond stated. “We as the church have to get in the fight to save baby’s lives and save these women from suffering lifelong regret from an abortion decision. Since Roe vs. Wade over 60 million babies have been aborted. We believe that life begins at conception. We also believe that many have made abortion choices without the full understanding of the consequences. First Choice is sharing this truth with women, saving and changing lives every day.”
Thank you Pastor Bond and the congregation of Grace Baptist Church for your support for the ministry of First Choice for Women.
