That commitment runs deep in our ministry. Decades ago, Grace to You wrote a purpose statement that spells out our long-term goals and priorities. We refer to it often, we filter decisions through it, we live by it. Every staff member reads the document every year and affirms it by signature. It puts in black and white our relationship to the church:
Our role is not to supplant the local church's ministry, but to
support it by providing additional resources for those hungering for
the truth of God's Word. Media ministries can never substitute for involvement in a biblical church, group Bibld study, or interaction
with a teacher. Yet we sense the need for more in-depth resources,
evidenced by the many Christians and Christian leaders worldwide
who depend on our ministry to supplement their own study.
How does that commitment play itself out? Put simply, we teach God's Word. The effect? The Bible's emphasis on the church becomes our emphasis. We become a conduit for biblical truth that equips pastors, elders, and Sunday school teachers. We address and confront from Scripture the trends and threats churches are facing.
By teaching God's Word systematically, we not only help people understand its meaning but also offer a model they can follow in their own study. We equip them so they can search the Scriptures, test what they're being taught, and better serve, even when the best possible church they can find is badly lacking. The result for some is that they've strengthened and changed their local church; for others, they've realized they cannot stay where they are.
Grace to You is a listener-supported ministry. It encourages people to give to their local church first. If you would like to learn more about GTY, or find a radio station to listen to in your area, you can visit their website at www.gty.org.
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