Who we are

Gracepoint - Berkeley is a multi-ethnic and Asian-American church serving the Berkeley, Oakland and San Francisco communities with ministries for working professionals, singles, couples, college students, youth, and children.

Our church began in 1981, under the name of Berkland Baptist Church, as a college-focused ministry. Although college ministry continues to be a major focus, we have, over the years, grown to include all ages, from children and teens, to married couples. Our congregation is comprised pre-dominantly of Asian Americans but is becoming more multi-ethnic each year. Recently, we adopted the name Gracepoint because this is the place where so many of us experienced God’s grace. We hope to be a place of grace for many more in the years to come.

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To be the body of Christ that raises teams to plant Acts 2 churches in college towns.

Full description of our mission statement and core values

We value...

• The Bible as God’s word and as our highest authority
  Psalm 119:105, 2 Tim 3:16-17, Heb 4:12

• Personally experiencing and testifying to God’s saving grace
  Eph 2:8-9, 1 John 1:2-3, Acts 26:29

• Depending on God through prayer
  1 Thess 5:16-18, Phil 4:6, Eph 6:18

• Doing all that we do as acts of worship unto God
  1 Cor 10:31, 1 Cor 15:58, Romans 12:1

Growing up

We value...

• Being faithful in spiritual disciplines
  1 Tim 4:13-16, Psalm 1:2, 2 Tim 2:15

• Maturing in godly character
  Matt 5:16, 1 Tim 4:7-8, Romans 13:14

• Growing in love and service for others
  Gal 5:13-14, Eph 5:1-2, 1 John 3:18

• The vital role of spiritual leaders for discipleship
  2 Tim 3:14-4:5, Eph 4:11-16, Heb 13:17, 2 Tim 2:2, Matt 28:18-20

Living it out

We value...

• Living out scriptural values and mandates in all areas of life
  James 2:17, 1 John 5:2-3

• Forming a biblical, countercultural community
  Acts 2:46-47, Romans 12:2, Eph 5:8-11

• Honoring and emulating exemplary Christians - historical and contemporary
  Heb 12:1, 1 Peter 5:9, 1 Cor 11:1, Phil 2:29

• Leaving a spiritual legacy for the next generation
  Joshua 4:4-7, 2 Tim 1:13-14

Giving it all

We value...

• Living a passionate and sacrificial life
  Matt 26:6-13, Romans 12:11, 2 Cor 11:23-29, 2 Tim 4:6-7
• Generosity in giving time, money, talent and energy
  Matt 6:19-20, 2 Cor 8:2-3, 2 Cor 9:6-7
• Working hard and doing our best
  Acts 20:34-35, Col 3:23-24

Getting close

We value...

• Doing life together in all its ups and downs
  Romans 12:5, Gal 6:2, Heb 3:13
• Having open homes and open lives
  Acts 2:44-46, Acts 20:18, Romans 12:13
• Relating to each other in love, commitment and honesty
  Acts 20:20, 31, Eph 4:15, Heb 10:24-25
• Creating and sharing memorable moments
  Romans 16:3-13, 1 Thess 2:8

Training up

We value...

• Knowing and studying the word of God
  Ezra 7:10, 1 Tim 4:13, 2 Tim 4:2, 1 Peter 2:2
• Training our minds to think from a Christian perspective in all areas of life
  Romans 12:2, Col 1:16
• Being able to articulate our faith
  1 Peter 3:15, 2 Cor 10:5
• Developing our gifts and skills
  Exodus 35:10, Romans 12:6-8, 1 Cor 14:12, 1 Peter 4:10
• Raising up leaders and ministers
  Matt 28:19-20, Col 1:28-29, 2 Tim 2:2

Reaching out

We value...

• Sharing God’s heart for the lost
  Ezekiel 34:16, Matt 9:36-38, Matt 18:14, Luke 19:10
• Creative and effective evangelism here and abroad
  Acts 1:8, 1 Cor 9:22-23
• Compassionate service to the needy
  Matt 18:5, Matt 25:40, James 1:27
• Equipping and sending out church planting teams
  Acts 11:20, Acts 13:2-3, 2 Tim 2:2

Key Verse

Every year, we choose a key verse for our church to help us focus on God's plan in our midst. It's just one way we try to all keep in step with God's Word, together as one body.