A warm, welcoming congregation with room to grow in Christ in faith.
Grace Church is a Biblically based Christian Reformed Congregation located in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. We Worship every Sunday at 9:30 am, with children's church during the service and Sunday school for children and youth afterwards along with adult education. We hold a Vacation Bible School in the summer months. We sponsor Women's Coffee Break Bible study groups weekly September through June along with other group studies.
Keywords: Grace Christian Reformed Church, CRC, Inver Grove Heights Minnesota, Sunday Worship Service, Vacation Bible School, Sunday School, Adult Education, Bible Study Groups.
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
56 years
What is your primary product or service?
Worship, fellowship, teaching, service from a Reformed Christian perspective
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
As the pastor I heard the call into ministry already as a small child, was prepared through education in Christian schools, colleges, and Calvin Seminary in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I pastored 2 churches in Ontario, Canada, one of which was a church plant.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We operate out of a Reformed rather than Lutheran, Catholic, Evangelical, or Pentecostal perspective. However we promote the gospel, basic Biblical teachings and common issues without actively accentuating those differences.
We also are a smaller congregation where familiarity, relationships, and participation are more prominent.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have one great location with no immediate plans for expansion.
Provide detailed directions to your location
From the north, take 52 down to 70th St. Turn left go east to the second stop light, Cahill, turn right.
Go south on Cahill to 75th St. Turn left. Proceed 3 blocks to the stop sign on Clayton.
Church will be on your right.
From the south, take 52, get off on 80th St. Turn right. Go east to Cahill, turn left. Go to 75th St. Turn right. Church will be 3 blocks east at Clayton and 75th.
From the east, take Concord to 75th St. Go west on 75th until you come to Clayton. Church is on the SE corner of Clayton and 75th.
What type of payments do you accept?
We are not set up for credit cards but accept any kind of gifts anyone would like to contribute.
Which areas do you service?
We draw members from Edina, Farmington, Eagan, Newport, Woodbury, Maplewood, Oakdale, South St Paul, St Paul Park, and Inver Grove Heights.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
We are locally owned and operated but belong to the Christian Reformed Church of North America which is comprised of over a thousand congregations in the US and Canada.
What are your hours of operation?
Worship services are Sunday mornings at 9:30 with children's church for ages 3-6; Adult education and children's Sunday school at 11 am.
The pastor is usually reachable in his office from 8:30 am Tuesday until 5 pm Friday. Other staff may also be present from Monday 9:00 am through Saturday 3 pm. Phone 651-451-2717 or www.gracecrcigh.org
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
We are warm, welcoming, accepting, caring, giving, and Biblical.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty. ... All that the Father gives to me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away."
Jesus, John 6:35,37