November 2020

Wilmetti Ordained at Grace Church, Pataskala

Tim Wilmetti, lead pastor of Grace Church, Pataskala, Ohio, was ordained on Saturday, November 21, during a special ceremony at the church. The service was attended by North Central Ohio District pastors: Dan Allan, Beau Stanley, David Nicodemus, Zac Hess, and Assist Church Expansion staff: Nathan Bryant and Bart Blair. Pataskala Grace is working in […]

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Grace College Men’s Soccer Takes National NCCAA Title

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – For the first time in team history, Grace College’s men’s soccer team can call itself national champions. Grace defeated Bethel 4-0 in the 2020 NCCAA national championship game on Saturday. Felipe Gruber was the hero, scoring two first-half goals to give Grace a lead it would never relinquish. The national championship is the

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Grace Women’s Soccer Loses Title Game in 2OT

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Grace College’s women’s soccer team came agonizingly close to claiming a national championship on Saturday. The Lady Lancers fell 2-1 to Dallas Baptist in the 2020 NCCAA national championship game on Saturday, losing with five minutes remaining in double overtime. The Lady Lancers were facing a stiff test in the title bout;

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Church Revitalization at Lakeland, Fla., Moving Ahead

We’ve taken note of the recent newsletter from Orrin and Kara Witt, who are leading a restart of a Charis Fellowship church in Lakeland, Fla. Here are some highlights: Finally got moved in, found out our neighbor has kids the same age as ours, and is a worship pastor at a nearby church. They made

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Grace Volleyball Wins Opener at NCCAA Nationals

Grace College’s volleyball team began play at the 2020 NCCAA National Championships on Thursday. The Lady Lancers split the first day, beating third-seed Mid-America Christian 3-1 before falling to No. 2 Bethel in the nightcap. The Lady Lancers will end pool play on Friday morning. Grace plays Campbellsville at 11 a.m. (Eastern). The winner of

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Lady Lancers Earn Spot in NCCAA Finals

Grace College’s women’s soccer team continued its postseason march with a 3-0 win over Erskine on Thursday. With the win, Grace clinched the top spot in its pool at the 2020 NCCAA National Championships. The women’s bracket does not have a semifinal match, meaning Grace will advance directly to the national championship match on Saturday.

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Understanding Threefold Communion Is Topic of Fifth Video

The fifth in a series of 10 videos that can be used in preparing men for ordination or in various applications within the local church context has been released. Click here for accompanying resources. In this edition of the “Charis Beliefs” series, Dr. Randy Smith defines the Scriptural grounds of the tradition of threefold communion.

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2021 Southwest Focus Retreat Postponed

Due to growing COVID cases and restrictions, the January 2021 SW Focus Retreat has been postponed. It had been originally scheduled for late January in the Los Angeles, Calif., area. Charis Fellowship staff, who plan the retreats, are currently exploring options in April or May. The retreat is one of five regional gatherings for Charis

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The Value of a Bachelor’s Degree in English: Q + A with Nicole Toth

Nicole Toth had no idea that she would jump straight into her communications career when she stepped onto the Grace College campus. From day one, she was surprised by the opportunities she was offered, the encouragement she received, and the professors she had which paved the way for her success as she pursued a bachelor’s degree in

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