When she showed up at a Grace Brethren church nearly 30 years ago, the spiritual family of that congregation welcomed her with open hearts and helping hands. You see, their long-time pastor, Terry Daniels, consistently teaches that serving the Lord begins with serving whom-ever the Lord brings into our lives.
The 2009-2011 moderator of the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches, Tom Hocking, is challenging Grace Brethren churches in the U.S. to unite in a commitment to make disciples through training leaders, planting churches, and adopting holistic ministries. He is the pastor of the Bellflower Brethren Church in Bellflower, Calif.