We need to take scheduled time to get above the day-to-day busyness and look at the big picture of where we’re headed. Griggs members do this in our quarterly member meetings.

We are committed to exemplifying this faith. We will not allow false teachers into our leadership. Should any false teaching creep in, we will not leave it uncorrected. Furthermore, we will not allow open-handed or secondary issues to rise to the level of core doctrine.

I affirm my belief in the fundamental tenets of Christianity as outlined in our statement of faith. As a member, I am committed to upholding, living out, and sharing this faith.

In the bylaws, you’ll notice that members can join our church by “letter, statement, or Baptism.” Here’s what that means.

A church member is committing to the other members, and the other members are committing to them. This commitment is not kindled by convenience and consumption, but a conviction and calling to participate in the church’s ministry to itself, to its guests, and to those outside its walls.

In general, we are elder-guided and member-affirmed. Meaning the elders (and, when necessary, the deacons) guide the mission and vision, but only move forward with a majority vote from our membership on church-wide issues.

The gospel is the good news that Jesus Christ, God’s Son, is the promised King, the Messiah. Through his life, death, and resurrection, he mercifully and justly offers full access to the Kingdom of God to all who repent of their sinful state and believe in Him.

Griggs Church is an intentionally simple church focused on Jesus, his gospel and the making of disciples who care about the less-fortunate side of town.

Our word “church” comes from the Greek word “ekklesia,” which literally means “those who are called out.” Called out for what? In the context of the Scriptures, the answer is the worship and mission of Jesus.