Growing Thru Grace is the radio outreach ministry of Morningstar Christian Chapel, Whittier, California featuring the Bible teaching ministry of Pastor Jack Abeelen, Senior Pastor. Morningstar began in April of 1985 as a Calvary Chapel outreach fellowship. Presently, it is church home to almost 3,000 folks.
in the Bible as the inspired, inerrant Word of God by which all things are given to us pertaining to life and godliness (2 Pet. 1:3). We, therefore, place a great priority on knowing God through the study of His Word.
that we have been created for God's pleasure (Rev. 4:11) and as His Church are to worship Him as an expression of our love (Ps. 95:6). Our worship must be spiritual (Jn. 4:24) and is expressed through our singing, praying, giving, and obedience to His Lordship in our lives. We look for His love in our lives as the supreme manifestation that we are truly worshiping Him.
in the fellowship (koinonia) of all true believers in Christ
(I Jn. 1:3, 1 Cor. 1:9). We place a high priority on the gathering of the Body of Christ together to provoke one another to love and good works (Heb. 10:24). We understand the importance of body ministry, each individual doing their part for the whole body, and thus every need being met.
in the need for discipleship and training for the perfecting of the saints and for the work of the ministry (Eph. 4:12). The church has been called to go out and make disciples. Following Jesus and serving Him requires both sacrifice and commitment (Lk. 9:59-62). Training is being equipped and not just educated or informed.
