About Us
Vision and PRIORITIES
When you read the Bible and ask what is the church? You read about the unstoppable power, miraculous love, and outrageous sacrifice of the early church. Then you wonder if it is even possible for the church today. We believe it is not only possible, but it is promised and commanded. So we believe in a return to the simplicity and intimacy of the early Christian gatherings, where believers met in homes for worship, fellowship, discipleship, and mission. A place where we focus on being the church rather than just attending one.
Doctrinal Statment
Grace House is a group of gospel-centered house churches located in the California Central Valley. Our beliefs at Grace House are mainstream, biblical, Jesus-focused. We include people of many denominations, and everyone belongs, because we keep Jesus first.
FAQ
What do you do on Sundays?
typical house church gathering is simple, relational, and Spirit-led, often structured around these key elements:
1. Fellowship & Shared Meal
• We start with a meal, much like the early church (Acts 2:42-47).
• This time fosters deep relationships and a sense of family.
2. Worship
• Worship is usually led with a guitar, piano, or even acapella.
• There’s no emphasis on performance; instead, everyone is encouraged to sing and engage freely.
• Rather than following a set list, worship may flow organically, allowing space for prayer, reflection, or spontaneous songs.
• People might share a Scripture, a word from the Lord, or a song that feels relevant to the moment.
3. Scripture & Discussion
• Depending on the gifts sometimes we have a more traditional sermon, or have interactive Bible studies..
• The goal is mutual edification, where everyone can contribute insights or ask questions.
4. Prayer & Ministry
• Time is given for personal and communal prayer.
• We pray for each other’s needs, sometimes laying hands on one another.
5. Communion
• We take the Lord’s Supper as a regular part of our gathering, the cross and resurrection being central in everything we do
6. Mission & Discipleship
• We discuss ways to live out our faith in daily life.
• We love to engage in outreach together, serving our local communities.
Each house church varies depending on the culture, leadership style, and the Holy Spirit’s leading, but the emphasis is always on the gospel, King Jesus, His body and what He is doing in the world!