JUNE 1, 2024 - MAY 11, 2025
Mitchell Engstli
Baptized by Steve Crisafulli
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Mitchell
Story
Engstli’s
I was living my own way. Not even caring about my sinful actions. When I met my wife Sheri at 37 years old, I read God’s Word for the first time. My eyes were opened to actions that were sinful, previously never aware of. I knew I needed saved and Jesus was the only way. Gratitude became a huge part of my life. With addiction, God’s mercy has been unfailing. I’ve repented from my sins, and am relying on Jesus for help to not return to my previous sinful ways. He is my everything and I can’t do one thing without Him. With chronic childhood illness, I played the victim card for most of my life. Now I am working my weakness to play the victory card, walking with Jesus.
AVERAGE IN PERSON:
2,023
CHRISTMAS 2024:
4,701
EASTER 2025:
4,172
GROWTH PERCENTAGE:
8.7%
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AVERAGE IN PERSON:
235
CHRISTMAS 2024:
493
EASTER 2025:
569
GROWTH PERCENTAGE:
16.4%
Preston Beaver’s Story
Before I made the decision to follow Jesus my life was pretty boring and didn’t feel like I had much of a purpose in life. After coming to Youth for a few weeks, I heard other students talk about their relationship with God and I wanted to have that for myself. I decided that it was time for me to place my faith in Jesus. Jesus is my Savior and has helped me through some tough times. I love being loved by Jesus. It has helped me interact with my peers who have the same desires and has helped me believe in Jesus more. Being at Grace has helped me because the leaders provide an interactive space that helps develop my relationship with Jesus.
Amber Rey
Baptized by David Rey
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Adult New Believers:
Grace Groups: Baptisms:
+1,400 PARTICIPATING
Amber Rey’s Story
I felt empty and in despair! My heart had been so broken and I was bound to addiction! I’ve experienced a relationship with Christ but never fully surrendered to Him until March 29th of 2024!
I was with my now husband David. I gave my life to Him! I finally felt the beauty of being forgiven! I have been redeemed, brought back to
original value as if I never sinned! I have a renewed mind and I am transformed! A new creation! I just go back to Ephesians 2 where it says, “But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions--it is by grace you have been saved.”
AVERAGE ATTENDANCE:
NEW FAMILIES:
NEW FAMILIES: Wooster Wooster Medina Medina
AVERAGE ATTENDANCE:
42 65
All Campuses
KIDS VOLUNTEERS:
277
CHRISTMAS KIDS ATTENDANCE:
461
EASTER KIDS ATTENDANCE:
651
GRACE KIDS CAMP:
408
GRACE KIDS SOCCER CAMP:
337
Opeyimika Olugbemiro’s Story
Before following Jesus I was not kind to my sister and my friends. One night when my dad came to tuck me in, I asked him how to become a Christian. He told me from John 3:16-18 that God through Jesus invites me to become His son by accepting Him as Lord and
Saviour. I prayed with my Dad that night and became a child of God. I feel like I can talk to God directly. I ask Him to help me become a better person every time. When I come to church, I learn new things about God every Sunday and I like getting to see my friends! 11
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AVERAGE ATTENDANCE:
Wooster Wooster
NEW STUDENTS:
Medina
AVERAGE ATTENDANCE:
174 331 26
Medina
NEW STUDENTS:
58
Inviting YOUTH to the full life
All Campuses
YOUTH VOLUNTEERS:
108
GRACE YOUTH GROUPS:
36
KALAHARI ATTENDANCE:
500
NEW BELIEVERS:
107
ATTENDED A MISSION TRIP:
136
Olivia Suttle’s Story
I always grew up going to church and I always knew of God but I never really knew who God actually was. I always felt sad, angry, and alone before I gave my life to Jesus. The third service at Kalahari 2024 really connected
with me and I really started to understand that I am not alone and I knew I needed to give my life to Christ. I prayed, asked Jesus for forgiveness and asked Him to be the leader of my life!
GUESTS AT NIGHT TO SHINE:
298
#FOROHIO VOLUNTEERS:
1,172
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VOLUNTEERS AT NIGHT TO SHINE:
# COMMUNITY PARTNERS:
51
TOTAL GIVING TO #FOROHIO:
$35,579.18
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We are so grateful for the opportunity the Lord has given us to engage the world with the gospel.
Our NEXT campaign projects will move forward the gospel and the work of the Lord both locally and globally.
CONTINENTS:
We have partnered with our missionary staff to serve refugees in Heilbronn, Germany, launch the first Night to Shine in Hanoi, Vietnam, and to encourage the orphans we support in Cambodia and Thailand.
COUNTRIES:
In addition, we commissioned Dorcas Raber to Heilbronn, Germany to work alongside Steve and Celeste Kern. She is serving refugees and immigrants who have been displaced and are in need of the hope of Jesus.
God is at work in the world, and He is working in and through us!
Author Pastor David Lawson
LEAD PASTOR OF OUTREACH
WOOSTER AVERAGE WEEKLY GIVING:
$83,188
MEDINA AVERAGE WEEKLY GIVING :
$4,723
PERCENTAGE OF ONLINE GIVING:
42.6%
TOTAL GIVING:
$17,111,964
Kellen Smith’s Story
I’ve been raised in the church. I was baptized as an infant and I have been a part of the church my entire life. I was at church camp when I was younger and on the first day, they asked if I was genuinely following Jesus - and for the rest of camp I thought about it. On one of the last nights I approached my counselor about it and after going to a quiet spot, we prayed together and in that moment I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior. This decision to get baptized as an adult is to show that Christ is my Lord and Savior and that is MY decision to show how much God has affected me in my journey as a follower of Christ. This decision has given me peace in hardships. Now when I face a challenge in life it allows me to stay calm and keep my situation in perspective.
Kellen Smith
Baptized by Ryan Smith
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For the past 85 years, Grace Church’s core mission has remained the same: developing all people into fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. Recent growth sparked a pivotal question: “What’s NEXT for Grace Church? How can we make more room for more people?” This led to the NEXT campaign, a journey of faith already embraced by 327 people through a 21-Day Spiritual Journey. The response has been incredible, with over $17.7 million pledged (and nearly $12.5 million received!) to create more room for life change. We’re deeply grateful and truly believe the best is yet to come!
Total Committed Giving:
$17,752,983
# OF GIVING UNITS:
21-DAY SPIRITUAL JOURNEY PARTICIPANTS:
$12,490,256 Received as of May 11th:
ONE CHURCH. THOUSANDS OF LOCATIONS. A FEW CAMPUSES.
The Board of Overseers conducts annual financial reviews by an outside auditing firm (Rea and Associates) to ensure that all funds are being used for maximum efficiency and with the utmost integrity. The Board of Overseers prayerfully analyzes and then proposes the annual budget for approval with the congregation. The financials provided in this report are based on the first 50 weeks of the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Grace Church operates with appropriate transparency and financial integrity.
