Grace Reformed Presbyterian Church: Clayton, NC

Because of a heart for the lost, we are passionate about both local and global evangelism. We strive to engage with the needs of the Clayton community in the unique ways that God has qualified us. We believe that by showing compassion toward needy people, we will discover many opportunities for bearing witness to the transforming power of the Gospel. We view global missions as an essential priority and encourage every member’s involvement through prayer, giving, and going.

GLOBAL MISSIONS

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Global missions are not just for intrepid missionaries. We all play a part, whether that is "holding the rope" through giving, prayer, or going.At Grace Reformed, we have the privilege of holding the rope for missionary families within the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church mission agency, World Witness (https://worldwitness.org).

Matthew 28:19-20 "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

LEE and JONI SHELNUTT

S.E.E.D. Ministry

Lee Shelnutt began service as a full-time missionary with World Witness in June 2022 in a new field of service known as Barnabas Ministry, which became SEED Ministry. As SEED’s team leader, Lee oversees the promotion and recruiting for the team and teaches in Africa and Pakistan. For more than 10 years, Lee served WW as a volunteer-in-missions, focusing primarily on mentoring Pakistani ARP pastors. Lee previously served as pastor for over 25 years in two ARP churches, as the Moderator of the General Synod and in other capacities throughout the ARP denomination. He is a graduate of Reformed Theological Seminary, Atlanta School of Biblical Studies, and Georgia Tech. Lee and his wife, Joni, have one daughter.

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FRANK & EMILY VAN DALEN
Kaunas, Lithuania

The Van Dalens' primary strategy is to train a new generation of spiritual leaders who will guide Lithuania’s Reformed churches to become spiritually healthy, vibrant congregations. Their ultimate goal is the re-planting of the evangelical reformed church in Lithuania.

Frank & Emily Van Dalen

LOCAL MISSIONS

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The mission field is everywhere. No matter where you live, there are people who need to hear the good news. This is why we share our faith. It is important that we go out and be present in the lives of those who are not following God. We want to share the message of God's love and forgiveness. We can help lost people to know the truth about Jesus, and we need look no further than our hometown.

2 Corinthians 5:20 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us.

iCHOOSE PREGNANCY SUPPORT CENTER

iChoose offers compassionate care to women and men in unplanned pregnancy situations by providing spiritual, physical, and emotional support and proclaiming the Gospel. Their free and confidential pregnancy support services include pregnancy tests, limited ultrasounds, pregnancy options counseling, parenting classes, Bible studies, abstinence education, community referrals, maternity and baby supplies, and abortion recovery support.

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GRACE FAMILY LEARNING CENTER

We are blessed to support Grace Family Learning Center, which provides all parents with the option to choose a Christ-centered, truth-centered, and family-centered education for their children right here in Clayton. Their vision is to serve the whole family, leading children to glorify and enjoy God in their daily learning, and also serve parents through the ministry of God's word and by providing a community of support.