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. Bible Study The 2023-24 Women’s Bible Studies will be in the Minor Prophets. The fall study will focus on Zephaniah, Haggai, and Malachi. The winter/spring study will focus on Micah, Nahum, and Habakkuk. Fall studies will begin the week of September 10 and conclude the week of November 26. Discussion questions…

2023-2024 Bible Studies The 2023-24 Women’s and Men’s Bible Studies will be in the Minor Prophets. The winter/spring study will focus on Micah, Nahum, and Habakkuk. Winter/spring studies will begin the week of January 7th and conclude the week of April 7th. Discussion questions prepared by the Men’s and Women’s Ministry teams will be provided…

The men’s ministry leadership team is led by David Hoobler. The team includes Michael Bartels, David Baum, and Luke Jensen. Fall Bible Studies The 2023-24 Men’s Bible Studies will be in the Minor Prophets. The fall study will focus on Zephaniah, Haggai, and Malachi. The winter/spring study will focus on Micah, Nahum, and Habakkuk. Fall studies will begin the…

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…