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Churches Directory > United States > Florida > West Palm Beach - Boca Raton area
Grace Gospel Church
West Palm Beach, Florida
Basic Information
- Leader: Pastor David Skinner
- Address of Meeting Place:
189 70th Drive North
West Palm Beach, FL 33413
- Mailing Address (if different):
P.O. Box 211507
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33421
- Telephone: 561-689-5727
- Website: gracegospelministries.org
- Email: skinnerdavid@bellsouth.net
General Description
- Type of Congregation: church with services in own building
- Size of Congregation: small (20-50 people) -- 25 to 50
- Setting: suburban; on a 3-acre lot
- Denomination or Affiliation(s): independent nondenominational
- Strength of Denominational Identification: none
Importance of Christian Universalism
- Believers in Universal Reconciliation: nearly 100% of congregation
- Is Universal Reconciliation Taught? -- yes, currently taught and emphasized -- they have been teaching this openly for so long that it is understood by the members and implicit in the preaching
Demographics of Congregation
- Single People in Their 20's: less than 5%
- Families with Children Under 12 Years Old: about 50%
- Families with Children Older than 12: 5-15%
- People Over 65: 30-50%
- Blacks and Africans: about 5%
- Hispanics and Latin Americans: about 5%
- Asians and Pacific Islanders: less than 5%
- Other Non-White Ethnic Groups: less than 5%
- Are There Services in Language(s) Other than English? -- no
Philosophy and Style
- Overall Philosophy and Style: independent, "third day" or "kingdom" teaching, somewhat pentecostal oriented
- Doctrinal Purity or Open-Mindedness? -- leader focuses on basic Christian teachings and respects members' freedom of conscience on minor doctrines
- Worship Style: contemporary
- Music and Instruments Typically Used in Services: individual singing, congregational singing, keyboards, guitar, drums
- Frequency of Communion: never
- Politics in Sermons? -- rarely - "a little bit conservative, but we don't promote political activism"
- Tithing or Specific Financial Obligation? -- not practiced; members may donate as much or as little as they choose -- but the minister does believe in tithing and some people choose to tithe
- Are Gays and Lesbians Welcome to Join? -- yes, they are accepted, "but we believe it is an unbiblical lifestyle"
Mission and Programs
- Building Close Friendships and Fellowship Among Members: very important
- Deepening Members' Faith and Understanding of Christian Teaching: very important
- Sharing the Gospel with Non-Believers: somewhat important
- Charity and Community Service: somewhat important
- Programs for Children and Youth: none currently, but this may change
- Does the Leader Offer Home and Hospital Visits for the Sick and Elderly? -- yes
- Does the Leader Offer One-on-One Spiritual Counseling for Members? -- yes
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