Located next to UC Davis on a twenty-one acre, park-like campus in West Davis, Grace Valley Christian Center is a church where God is moving in the power of the Holy Spirit and transforming the lives of young and old alike. We proclaim the orthodox faith of the Holy Bible, in the Reformed tradition of the apostle Paul, Augustine, Luther, Calvin, and others. Grace Valley is distinguished by:

What We Believe…

  • The Bible is the only infallible authority for faith and life
  • The gospel alone is the power of God unto salvation from God’s wrath against sinners
  • This salvation is by God’s grace from beginning to end
  • We can only be saved by repenting of our sins and trusting in Jesus Christ alone
  • Jesus Christ alone is the Savior of sinners
  • God calls His people to live holy lives
  • The Holy Spirit powerfully saves sinners and enables His people to live victoriously in every sphere of life
  • God alone will provide for our every need when we do His work in His way
  • The basic theological teachings of the Westminster standards, the Belgic Confession, the Canons of Dordt, the Heidelberg Catechism, and other orthodox formulations

What We Oppose…

  • Seeing church as an escape from reality through hollow entertainment
  • Empty, mindless messages that starve the soul
  • A mega-church mentality that tells people whatever they want to hear
  • Conforming to the decaying moral culture
  • An autonomous, disconnected view of church life
  • Any belief or practice contrary to what is revealed in the Holy Scriptures

What We Stand For…

  • Following the Lord Jesus Christ in every area of life
  • The absolute truth of God’s inerrant Word
  • Bold, powerful preaching of the Bible resulting in obedient living
  • The reality of heaven and hell
  • The reasonable faith of the Bible in contrast to the irrationalism of our present age
  • Reformed theology, Pentecostal power, and the gifts of the Holy Spirit
  • The sanctity of human life and biblical family values

What We Are Experiencing…

  • A growing, flourishing church
  • A vibrant covenant community life
  • True worship of God in spirit and in truth
  • Spiritual revival among youth and adults
  • Thriving marriages and family life
  • Intellectually stimulating biblical teaching from highly trained ministers
  • A senior pastor who has faithfully preached the gospel in this community for nearly 40 years
  • Vital and active youth and university ministries
  • Flourishing international student ministry and a world-wide internet ministry
  • Weekly communion services
  • A ministry that reaches nations throughout the world
  • A Christian school (grades K-9) that emphasizes academic excellence and biblical morality
  • Weekly prayer meetings, Bible studies, and small group gatherings
  • English as a Second Language courses, health and fitness programs, outdoor adventure programs, and much more!