Next Steps at GCF

At Grace Christian Fellowship we believe everyone has a Next Step in their faith journey; we’re here to support and resource you along the way. Here are some common Next Steps at GCF. 

Baptism

Baptism is one of the next steps you can take on your faith journey. This is an outward act of an inward fact. It’s kind of like a wedding ring that doesn’t make someone married, but it shows everyone that they are already married. Baptism symbolizes something similar. 

If you’ve stopped running from God, realized your deep need for Jesus, and put your faith and trust in Jesus’ perfect life, death and resurrection on your behalf to save you, then we want to invite you to take your first step of obedience through believer’s baptism! 

Email Pastor Jon at jheisterkamp@gcfcortland.org, or click the link below, to let us know that you are interested in baptism: 

I'm Interested in Baptism

Serve

Followers of Jesus serve others because King Jesus himself modeled this life of service for us. He said, “Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet” (John 13:14).  

At GCF, we love through serving because God loved us through serving first, and we have lots of awesome opportunities for you, including:

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Sunday Welcome Team

  • Parking Lot
  • Door Greeter
  • Usher

Hospitality

  • Sunday Coffee
  • Meals Ministry
  • Funeral Support

Connections

  • Group Host
  • Registration Help

MOPs (ONCE A MONTH)

  • Childcare Tuesday Evenings
  • Childcare Wednesday Mornings
  • Meal Preparation

Grace Kids

  • Greeter
  • Nursery
  • Small-Group Leader
  • Small-Group Helper
  • Cleaning Nursery

Grace Youth

  • Greeter
  • Connection Leader
  • Small Group Leader

Facility Upkeep

  • Building Clean Up
  • Dusting
  • Mowing
  • Snow Removal
  • Special Events Set Up/Clean Up
  • Weeding
  • Window Washing

Tech and Worship

  • Sound
  • Lighting
  • Slides
  • Instrumentalist
  • Vocalist

Connection Groups

Connection Groups are relational experiences where you grow closer to Jesus and closer with other followers of Jesus. No matter where you are in your spiritual journey, feel free to jump in. You’ll find a welcoming, warm environment where people love you just as you are. Each one is unique, and each one is intentionally designed for discussion and learning opportunities.

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Resource Center

Grace Christian Fellowship wants you to be well equipped to navigate life and go deeper spiritually. Use these options as a tool to go deeper and take the next step on your faith journey.

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