The MTA provides a rich theological education experience (at no cost) for "regular" church attenders and leaders/vocational ministers alike.  As a church, we are committed to providing rigorous and regular theological education for the whole church as well as engaging in the biblically rooted calling upon the local church to raise up leaders for ecclesially based ministry and mission.  Our core seminars are open to those enrolled in the formal training tracks as well as the entire church body and are provided five times each year.

Contact Dan Brendsel
dan@gracedupage.org

Individuals can to learn how to lead a small group and get experience in providing shepherding care, while at the same time being observed and mentored by other godly and mature believers.  Each of these groups have a different ministry leader and ministry structure.  We encourage you to approach the ministry leader below, or contact our overseer of Adult Education, Dan Brendsel to ask about ways that you can get involved and learn to shepherd and disciple well for the Kingdom of Christ.

Groups that generally have openings or frequently are in need of leaders and facilitators:
F.L.O.C.K.S. - Dan Brendsel
Men's Discipleship Groups - Ray Glinski
Ladies Bible Study - Andrea Rupple
College & 20s Small Groups - Dan Brendsel
Renew Youth Small Groups - Nick Conner

Contact Dan Brendsel
at dan@gracedupage.org

Our classes are purposed to train and equip men and women to be disciples who are making disciples of Jesus Christ.  Biblical counseling classes are available to those who are simply eager to learn more about counseling as well as those who are working toward becoming a certified biblical counselor.

Contact Ray Glinski
at ray@gracedupage.org

We send out various short-term teams each year.  Generally our teams partner with one of our global outreach workers and their local church community, and Josiah Venture to run a summer camp for youth.  Several of our own youth take part in this mission and we are always greatly blessed by a diversity of ages to help mentor and guide our own youth on our trip as well.

Contact Ray Glinski
ray@gracedupage.org

A Men's Discipleship group that meets for the purpose of seeking the Lord to raise up Elders among us and to train those who sense his leading toward that calling.  Learn more about what we believe the Bible requires of an Elder 

Contact Don Larimer
don@gracedupage.org

The Quest Program is a ministry of Outreach Ministries.  WYFS (Warrenville Youth and Family Services) uses our church building and facilities for their daily programming, but we do not oversee or have any involvement in the leadership of this ministry. However, we do encourage our church members to get involved in the lives of these students through their mentoring program.

Contact Nick Conner
nick@gracedupage.org

Fellowship of the Word (FOW) is a ministry of Leadership Resources International (LRI) aimed at bringing together pastors in your area who share a vision to promote a growing partnership of gospel ministry.  LRI and FOW are not ministries of Grace Church of DuPage, however we do participate in their ministry and host their conference in our building.

Contact Daryle Worley
dw@gracedupage.org

Help create a welcoming environment to those who are visiting with us on a Sunday morning.  Serve at the welcome center and help provide information and directions regarding classes and ministries.  Be a door-greeter or an usher to provide a warm welcome and smiling face as newcomers look for directions.

Contact Nick Conner
at nick@gracedupage.org

Join our Global Outreach Team (the "Go Team") in prayer and help us encourage our global outreach workers as they are so far away from home.  Ask how you can help in giving toward a special monetary gifts or assist in putting together a care package.

We also help to arrange housing, transportation, and opportunities for visiting workers to engage with our church body as much as possible.  

Contact Andrea Rupple
at andrea@gracedupage.org

When a member of our Grace Church family has experienced the death of a loved one, our Bereavement Committee can help love them in several practical ways such as: sending cards and flowers, providing food for visitations, and preparing and serving a funeral luncheon.

Contact Andrea Rupple
andrea@gracedupage.org

We seek to provide love and encouragement with meals for those in need within the Grace Church family. Often times this is when there is an illness, a new birth, or some sort of life circumstance that makes the task of feeding either themselves or their families difficult.  This ministry is facilitated and organized by our Women's ministry, but providing meals is not limited to only those in women's ministry!  If you would like to serve in this way, we'd love to add you to our email list of volunteers to prepare meals!

Contact Andrea Rupple
at andrea@gracedupage.org

Sign-up through our Women's Ministry to bring an after-school snack for about 30 middle school students with Warrenville Youth & Family Services' Quest program.

Each summer we host a week of VBS for children entering Kindergarten through 5th grade.  If you are skilled in set building, drama, music, sports, childcare, teaching the bible, or just having fun, you are needed!

Contact the Office
at info@gracedupage.org

Periodically, we call for volunteers to serve in short term (one or two week) projects within an 800 hundred mile radius of the church. We usually join a larger relief organization, coming along side them, by participating in a 48 hour disaster response team immediately following a crisis, as well as assisting during the clean-up and rebuilding phase by providing volunteers to do clean-up, carpentry, painting, plumbing , HVAC, and electrical work on the homes that they are rebuilding in areas affected by natural disasters.

Contact Ray Glinski
at ray@gracedupage.org

During the Spring and Fall the Grace Church of DuPage community has a great way to get involved in a local missions outreach to Warrenville and the surrounding area. You can volunteer to be on one of our teams and spend a few hours serving those outside of our church body (seniors and the infirmed) who need our help with basic yard work, clean up, and special projects like window and gutter cleaning. It is our desire that the Lord would use us to show the love of Christ to our Warrenville community.
Watch for announcements in the church bulletin and ABF classes or visit the table in the Lobby each year in April and October.

Contact Ray Glinski
at ray@gracedupage.org

God is changing the world through the ministry of AWANA by equipping leaders to reach kids with the gospel and engaging them in long-term discipleship.  Join us as we reach kids (3's - 5th grade) with the truth!

Contact Janice Gilmour
at janice@gracedupage.org

We are looking for mature believers who are passionate about discipling our youth to join our Youth Leadership Team.  Our vision is to shepherd students out of conformity to this world and into disciples who long to be transformed into the image of Christ. Toward this end, leaders commit to giving of their time and gifts to help lead small groups, participate in events, and pursue mentoring relationships with students throughout the week.

Contact Nick Conner
at nick@graceduapge.org

We provide an athletic and recreational environment for sports-loving people and their families that we might live and proclaim the life changing message of Jesus Christ to all who enter our courts and fields.  Multiple families in our community have a father or husband that participate in our basketball league each January-March.  Consider attending these games, getting to know these families and their little ones, and pursuing gospel opportunities with them.

Sports: Open Gym, Basketball League, Flag Football, Softball League, Kid's Basketball Camps, and the occasional Saturday Night Volleyball.

Contact Jeff Goodman
at jeff@gracedupage.org

There is a lot of physical set-up and preparation required to make these events possible.  If you are able and willing to help build or assemble sets on a Friday evening or Saturday morning leading up to an event, please contact Kevin Jacobsen.  Our desire is to reach families with the love of Christ, both in word and deed through these events.  Please pray for us that we would be able to share this love by building meaningful relationships and taking every opportunity that the Lord provides to speak truth and call people to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ.

Contact Ray Glinski
ray@gracedupage.org

Join us with youth groups all over the Chicagoland area as we seek to cultivate a passion to see God glorified in the lives of young people trusting in Christ in our local schools.  ISP (Illinois School Project) seeks to give practical tools to students to start Christian clubs and provide ways for christians across youth groups and churches to collaborate and entrust their classmates to the Lord as they pray for salvation, host events to share the gospel, host these christian clubs, and invite them to church.

Contact Nick Conner
nick@gracedupage.org

The Quest Program is a ministry of Outreach Ministries.  WYFS (Warrenville Youth and Family Services) uses our church building and facilities for their daily programming, but we do not oversee or have any involvement in the leadership of this ministry. However, we do encourage our church members to get involved in the lives of these students through their mentoring program.

Contact Nick Conner
nick@gracedupage.org