Plan a Visit
We’re excited to meet you and connect with you the moment you arrive on our campus! Our team is ready to make your visit a smooth and welcoming experience. You can find more information below to help you know what you can expect when you’re here.
Tell us you’re coming and we will ensure:
• A quicker check-in process for your kids.
• A designated parking space close to the building.
• A dedicated team to host you and help you find your seat.
What to Expect
What are your service times?
Our weekly Sunday service starts at 10 am! If you are looking for services outside of the Sunday experience, we would love for you to head over to our Connect Page and check out our midweek services by clicking here.
When I drive onto the campus, where should I go?
When you arrive, please turn on your vehicle’s hazard lights to let us know it’s your first time with us. Our Parking Lot Team will direct you to the nearest blue booth, where you will receive a campus map and further directions on parking locations. As our first-time guest, we have a parking spot reserved just for YOU! Our team will personally accompany you every step of the way—from the parking lot to your seat!
What can I expect during my first visit?
We’re here to make sure your first visit is easy, stress-free, and welcoming from the moment you arrive. You can expect us to accompany you every step of the way, from the moment you arrive on campus to finding a seat for service and beyond.
Our First-Time Guest Team will ensure you know where to go by personally escorting you through our campus. Just follow the steps in the Q&A (When I drive onto the campus, where should I go?) so we know you’re new. If you have children with you, we will even help you through the check-in process at our kids’ ministries.
What do you have for my kids?
We have kids’ ministries on Sundays and Wednesdays for newborns through 5th grade, designed to teach kids about the love of Jesus while they enjoy a fun and safe environment. Are you interested in learning more or pre-registering your kids? Click Here
Is ASL interpretation available?
We interpret the 10 am Sunday service and other church events! Learn more by clicking here.
Is Spanish interpretation or translation available?
Disfruta la experiencia de Grand Rapids First en español todos los domingos! Para más información, haz clic aquí.
Our Mission
Bringing people to Christ and equipping them to be like Him.
To learn more about core values and beliefs read below.
GROW
Our core values drive the heart of the church as a whole and lay a path for every individual of any age to GROW in their relationship with God and others.
Growing in Christ
Healthy followers of Christ develop regular habits that help them to be more like Him.
- Daily Bible Reading and Prayer
- Midweek Ministries
- Water Baptism and Baptism in the Holy Spirit
Relating to Others
We seek to build life-giving authentic friendships, families, and communities that glorify God.
- Small Groups
- Membership
- Volunteering in Your Church
Outreach to Our World
We actively seek to draw people to God by reaching our city and world through simple acts of kindness.
- Individual – Relational Evangelism
- Local – GR1 Serve
- Global – GR1 Global
Worshiping God
Worship is how we interact with God in our daily lives.
- Small Groups
- Sunday Services
- Lifestyle
- Generosity
Our Beliefs
As a Bible-believing church, we hold fast to our core doctrines and believe in the power of the Holy Spirit to transform our lives and bring us closer to Christ.
Jesus, The Bible, The Trinity, The Church
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Salvations
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Baptism in the Holy Spirit
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Divine Healing
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The Second Coming
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