Stories

Without Jesus, she felt hopeless and angry.  With Jesus, she is a completely new person! Kim’s baptism is a bold declaration of her faith in Christ and her desire to live for Him. You can see her full testimony by watching this short video.

Growing up in the Catholic church, JP always had an idea of Jesus, but not a true and personal relationship with Him.  Over the years, however, he formed friendships that began to reveal what it meant to be a Christian.  All it took was one person asking him about Jesus…

Once apathetic and skeptical of God, Dora truly encountered His spirit at Winter Blast.  Now she is confident in who Jesus says she is! Watch this video to see Dora’s testimony.

Having reached the darkest time in his life, Clarence’s testimony is one of God’s persistent care for us. God never gave up on him.  Clarence’s baptism is a symbol of him letting go and allowing God to take over his life. Amen! You can see Clarence’s full testimony in this…

Norma is a part of the wonderful hispanic ministry at Grace Gathering. She thanks God for being there for her through the good and the bad, helping her through it all. She also thanks God for all of her achievements and for her two lovely children. Check out the video…

From a very early age, Ryan attended church with his family; but through the years, Ryan began to attend less frequently, eventually only on special occasions like Christmas and Easter. Over time, Ryan experienced heartbreak and brokenness like anyone else, but recognized he lived a fortunate life overall.  Family and…

Ashley had been weighing the decision to be baptized for quite some time, but she was waiting for what felt like the right time. .  Filled with doubt and anxiety before receiving Christ as her savior, she recognized that God never gave up on her. Ashley’s baptism serves as a…

Beth committed her life to Jesus at the early age of six, but recently God revealed to her that she needed to be baptized.  Throughout her life, Beth found herself struggling with depression and anxiety, even questioning God if life was worth living. Different idols crept their way into her…

Rylan grew up believing in Christ, but a few unhealthy friendships in the 6th grade aided in distancing himself  from the Lord. However, Rylan would become close friends with believers over the next few years, and he decided to give his life to Christ after he attended church one Sunday…

His father was a pastor.  His mother was a youth leader.  So naturally, Evan grew up in the church his entire life. Like many of us, Evan found himself prioritizing other things ahead of God as he grew older. His decision to be baptized is a public declaration of his…