Chuck’s father said, ‘Don’t bother to come to Costa Rica unless you’re going to commit for five years.’ So we said, ‘Well, we’ll go for five years and see how God works,’” Joy Befus ’83 says. With Chuck’s full construction business and Joy’s childcare center, the...
By Sarah Cross ’24 I barely had a high school diploma,” Jeb says. At 57 years old, Jeb Meredith ’18 decided to earn his college degree while living in Peace Park in Houston, Texas. In a tent. He had been homeless since 2001. Jeb grew up in Conroe, Texas, forty miles...
I remember taking money out of my mom’s purse so we could buy food to eat.” At 10 years old, Izzy Rupp ’25 and her twin sister, Zoey, learned to rely on each other. Together, they would get up, ready, and off to school without any prompting. Their father, Eric Rice,...
Question & Answer with Dr. Dave Greydanus, Chair of the Criminal Justice program “I really love my Grace students because they see purpose in what they’re doing.” Dr. Dave Greydanus, Chair of the Criminal Justice program at Grace Christian University,...
“…use any opportunity for His glory” Joni Mills graduated from Grace in 1984 with a Bachelor of Religious Education. She now resides in Portage, Michigan with her husband, Dave. Joni and Dave have four adult children and two grandchildren. Currently, Joni spends...
“I am eternally grateful…” Joe and Kaylee Johnson both graduated from Grace Christian University and got married in the fall of 2013. They now live in Holland, MI along with their four children, Norah, Soren, Eisley, and Audrey. Joe and Kaylee have been in ministry...
“Evangelizing across cultures” Heather Langerak graduated from Grace Christian University in 2015 with a degree in Biblical studies. Her emphasis was in cross-cultural communications, with a specific concentration on the Muslim world. Early on in life,...
“A full life of service to Christ” Dan Gowdy resides in Grand Rapids, MI with his wife, Nancy, and has two sons, Troyce (29) and Kallyn (26). Although Dan graduated from Grace in 1992, he still serves as a board member, and we’re so glad he’s stuck around!...
Wyoming, MI – The Grace Tigers Softball team is eager to kick off their inaugural season this spring. Head Coach Jeremy Clark and the Tigers are gearing up for their first practices of the semester which take place this week. Grace Softball kicks the season off...
Lansing, MI – Surrounded by family, friends, coaches and his River’s Edge Community Church community, Grand Ledge senior distance runner Ian Hinkle signed his national letter of intent with Grace Christian University Cross Country and Track & Field on...
Skip To Main Content Skip To Main Content Grand Rapids, MI – The Grace Christian JV Men’s Basketball team was able to come out on top after a close game, beating Kuyper College 80-79. Down by 3 at the half, the Tigers kept it close for the final 20 minutes...
Skip To Main Content Skip To Main Content Wyoming, MI – The Tigers JV Men’s basketball team suffered their first loss on their home court this season on Monday night against The University of Olivet. Struggling on offense, Grace shot 28% from the floor and...
Lydia Peters, of Wyoming, a Human Services major victoriously passes rigorous Taekwondo testing to obtain her third-degree black belt. Peters love for Taekwondo began with her dad in Fall 2012 who had encouraged her to try just one class. “I ended up falling in...
Pull Apart: The Ultimate Battle of the Sexes Late in the evening on August 28 the Grace tradition known as ‘Pull Apart’ happened once again. The women dressed in black and covered with fierce face paint, kept their voices quiet as they developed a game plan to defeat...
The Night of Class: Grace Formal 2019 As hues of orange, pink, and gold touched the horizon on March 30, 2019, Grace students joyfully boarded the S.S. Grace. The Clearwater Place transported Grace Christian University students back to a more refined, elegant time. As...
No one: Kelsie: Guess where I spent for spring break! This past spring break, a group of Grace students traveled down to Puerto Rico for a mission trip. Maybe you saw the photos, read sappy posts about some “life-changing” experiences, or watched the video...
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Are you a passionate high-school student yearning to make a meaningful impact by sharing the transformative message of Jesus Christ? The steps to becoming a pastor, youth pastor, or minister can vary depending on your church’s background and organizational structure....
Choosing the right college to pursue higher education is a significant decision. The place where you earn your degree can shape your academic journey, personal life, and future career path for many years to come. For prospective students seeking a Christian college...
Many people aspire to earn their master’s degree but wonder if it can really fit into their busy life. At Grace, we’ve worked to make earning a master’s degree possible and easily accessible – even to hardworking professionals. To get started,...
Ministry training at Grace is built into both our academic programs and student life. If you’re pursuing a vocation in ministry, Grace is a great place to get the training you need! Below, we’ll talk about the ministry programs at Grace, ministry training at Grace...
I am so tired of trying and trying to get things going only to have another obstacle or difficulty arise! I give up! I give in! I hear the Omnipotent God of all creation responding with a smile in His voice – “Good! I have wanted this opportunity!” Anyone who has...
“He makes me feel so inferior when I’m around him.” Have you ever said that to yourself? There are those extremely talented people who make me feel as though I shouldn’t even open my mouth, say what I think, offer a thought, sing a note, or any of the other many...
I want to make a confession about my political interests. I don’t like opinion polls and the way are constantly bombarded with the “approval ratings” of how the President or Congress is handling the economy, or the war on terrorism, or whatever. I am not at all...
“Satan is smarter than we give him credit for!” Slogans about the devil are abundant at Christian bookstores and in the youth rooms at our churches around the country (there is even a supply of bumper stickers aimed at him) — such as… “God good. Devil bad.” ...
So much in life happens because someone takes the initiative to make it happen! Just ponder that for a moment. The vast majority of people in this world go through their daily routines and do what is expected of them, with little thought to making the effort to...
The disciple whom Jesus loved wrote the fourth Gospel. In the first chapter he introduces Jesus as the Word who became human (“flesh”), and he uses a fascinating phrase to describe what Jesus Christ did: “Out of his fullness we have all received...
Here at Grace Christian University, we began a new semester this week with 21 new students who we did not have on campus last semester! It was encouraging to see the excitement of these new students as they came for orientation last week. Our first meals, classes, and...
During these warm days of summer Major League Baseball teams take a short break, and some of the top players (chosen by fans, players, and managers) prepare for the annual All-Star Game. This event is often thought of as the signal of the middle of summer (or the...
The Beverly Wallace ’71, ’91 legacy began in 1968, when she arrived on campus as a student—only a few months after hearing about Grace Bible College for the first time. Born and raised in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Bev grew up going to church and believed the Gospel as a...
Linda Siler ’67 tried to avoid going to Grace Christian University. Twice. She grew up in Grand Rapids and graduated from Grandville High School in 1964. As a student in the youth group at Berean Bible Church (now Rush Creek), where the youth leaders were students at...
Sandi Cooper's Last Hangover Sandi Cooper ’24 paces the floor with a Xanax® in her hand, talking herself out of the worst panic attack she’s ever had. And she’s too drunk to fall asleep. She gets no help from her boyfriend, who is too drunk to wake up. Her...
It’s not unusual to see Dr. Samuel R. Vinton, Jr. ’55 jogging across campus—even in the middle of a cold Grand Rapids winter—or talking to students in the Commons and eating lunch with them in the cafeteria. Dr. Sam celebrates his 90th birthday this year, and while...
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