Who we are

Gracepoint Fellowship Church 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 Fellowship Church 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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Mission

To be a community of Christ-followers who honor God passionately, love each other deeply, and engage the world lovingly.

Full description of our mission statement and core values

Connecting with God

Connecting with God is where it all starts. We would be lost if we weren't trying to get closer to Him everyday.

  • 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're always facing new challenges in life but that's part of Growing Up in a manner that God intends for us.

  • 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

Living it out

We don't want to just talk about our convictions and faith in God. We want to be Living It Out.

  • 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

When Giving It All, we don't want to hold back as we give our lives over to God's reign. It's all about Him after all.

  • 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

As we draw closer to God we draw closer to each other. Getting Close in a community of faith helps us through all the ups and downs of life.

  • 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 Training Up our minds and talents to know the word of God and to express it engagingly with others.

  • 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

God has showered us with love and He wants us to be Reaching Out and sharing that same love and compassion with others.

  • 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

Philippians 3:8 - What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ...

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.