Ministries

  Just like the foundation of your home, the spiritual foundation that is laid in the hearts of children is critical to everything that follows. The spiritual foundations we lay help to shape who they will be for the rest of their lives. The Children’s Ministry at Grand desires to raise up future generations that will speak of God’s awesome deeds and declare His…

Have you considered what you want your relationship with Jesus Christ to be like while you’re studying at DMACC or Iowa State University? The way you answer that question will determine what your major is, where you go to church, who your friends are, what you do with your free time and how you spend your money. GABC desires to be a church that loves and serves college…

As Christians, we are called to grow in both our love for God and in our love for each other. At Grand Avenue, we have found involvement in gospel life groups to be one of the most effective ways to achieve this. Through Bible study, prayer, accountability and fellowship we encourage each other as disciples (followers) of Jesus Christ. Our Vision Gospel Life Group Vision:…

Foundations, our Sunday-morning education ministry, equips participants of all ages for the work of the ministry by helping them learn to read and apply the Bible, so that they may carry out the mission of Grand Avenue Baptist Church. Adult Foundations is from 10:30-11:00 AM in the sanctuary (unless otherwise noted). Visit our Children’s Ministry page to learn more…

Our Women’s Ministry Leader is Stacy Felkins. Please contact her with any questions regarding the Women’s Ministry. Summer Book Discussion Groups Please sign up for the summer book discussion groups using the form below: Loading…

2024 Summer Book Discussion Groups This summer we have several book discussion options. Registration is closed now but please contact either David Hoobler or Stacy Felkins if you would still like to join a discussion group. Loading…  

The men’s ministry leadership team is led by David Hoobler. The team includes Michael Bartels, David Baum, and Luke Jensen. Summer Book Discussion Groups Please sign up for the summer book discussion groups using the form below: Loading…

God is clear in Scripture that we are to have a heart that longs for all nations to know Him and worship Him. This means that every Christian should be on mission with God by going, giving and all should be praying. We desire to see our neighborhoods and the nations to come to Christ (2 Cor. 5:11-12, Matt. 28:18-20). Southern Baptist Mission Support Opportunities Annie…

Childcare is available during Foundations, Corporate Worship, Wednesday evening activities, member meetings, and some Bible studies. Our childcare serves children from newborns through Kindergarten. At a child’s first visit, the parents or guardian will complete a registration card for the child. This includes a number of identifying items, along with designating who may…

As an extension of the Grand Avenue Baptist Church fellowship, the youth ministry provides a time for students grades 6-12 to have fun while growing in their friendships, in their walk with Christ, and in their confidence in the hope they have in Him (1 Peter 3:15). The heart of GABC’s ministry to youth is to support parents in reinforcing the truths of the Gospel…