Praxis

  • Pronunciation: 'prak-sis
  • Definition: practical application of a theory

Praxis is Gracepoint Fellowship Church’s ministry to working professionals, graduate students, singles and couples in our community. Praxis is comprised of seven different ministry groups.

What is a Ministry Group?

We currently have 6 ministry groups in Praxis. Our ministry groups serve together in our various ministries which include Joyland, ImpACT, Elderly Care, Visiting Scholars Ministry, and junior college campus ministries to the College of Alameda and Berkeley City College. Our ministry groups are based on the following verses:

Acts 2:43-47
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

Ephesians 4:15-16
Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.

In Praxis, involvement in a ministry group is one of the most important ways to begin growing and continue growing as a Christian. A ministry group is a coed gathering of anywhere between 10-30 people consisting of couples, singles, young and not so young. At a ministry group meeting, we eat together, study the Bible together and get to know each other through various games and activities. Ministry groups provide a place for Christians to forge close relationships and to learn and grow through active service. Within each home group, we are organized into discipleship groups of 3-4 people who are similar in age. We do life together as well as invite others to join in on our fellowship.

What is a Discipleship Group?

A discipleship group is a single gender group of 3-4 people similar in age. The primary purpose of this group is to encourage, challenge and spur each other to grow deeper with God and deeper with each other to be a team to love people within your sphere of influence with God’s love.

Regular Schedule

  • Weekly Bible study / prayer meeting
    Tue 7:30-9pm @ 1st Presbyterian Church in Berkeley
  • 2nd & 4th Fridays 7:30-10:30pm: Ministry Group Meetings
  • Gracepoint Monthly
    1st Tue @ 1st Presbyterian in Berkeley (starting from September)

Monthly Outreach Schedule

Neighborhood Outreach

  • 1st and 3rd Fridays: Life Matters (www.gracepointonline.org/lifematters)

Compassion Outreach

  • 2nd & 4th Sundays: Crown Convalescent Home Worship Services

Past Events

  • Tough Questions series
  • Snow trips
  • Sports nights
  • Regular outings & activities around the Bay Area
  • Overnight getaways to Yosemite, Monterey, the Sierras

Contact:
Tony Sun
Director of Praxis