Tucked away in Richmond, Texas, Grace Community Fellowship has a story to tell. It’s not just about bricks and mortar. It’s about faith, growth, and a journey guided by divine inspiration. Our story begins not here, but in Houston, in 1983. Pastors Steve and Becky Riggle felt a calling to establish a new church, Grace Community Church. Their first congregation consisted of just twelve people gathered at Clear Lake Intermediate School. Imagine that small group, filled with hope and a shared vision. Four weeks later, the fledgling church found its first home in Webster, Texas. Their numbers swelled to 98 on that first Sunday. Grace Community Fellowship, then known as Grace Community Church, continued to thrive. The church relocated to League City, in a building that now houses Grace Christian Academy. Years later, in 2004, a significant step was taken. Grace Community Fellowship acquired 86 acres of land along I-45. The vision was to create a permanent sanctuary, a place where the community could gather and worship. The construction process began, with the congregation occupying part of the building while the main auditorium was being completed. Finally, in 2006, the doors of the new auditorium swung open. That same year marked the launch of Spanish-speaking services and a new campus in The Woodlands. Grace Community Fellowship’s story also includes a leadership transition. In 2014, Garrett and Andrea Booth took the reins as lead pastors. Steve and Becky Riggle transitioned to the roles of founding pastors, leading Grace Woodlands and Grace International. Grace Community Fellowship now stands as one of Houston’s largest churches. The church has expanded its services to accommodate a growing congregation. Their outreach programs extend throughout the Houston area and beyond, supporting 90 ministries in various nations. From humble beginnings in a school auditorium to a sprawling campus, Grace Community Fellowship continues to grow, serve its community, and make a difference around the globe.
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