With a 33-year legacy of impact, Grace Church exists to fully connect people to God, His church, and the world. Distinctly known for its inter-generational congregation, strong pastoral leadership, relationship approachability, and vibrant children’s programming, Grace church offers both an inclusive and family-oriented environment to all who attend. . What began with 35 members in a school gymnasium has grown into a 40-acre campus of 750+ in regular weekend attendance. Led by dominant core values of relevant teaching, practical application, relationships, and generosity, Grace looks forward to its next 25 years of continued influence in the region of DeMotte, and beyond.
Grace Church in DeMotte was launched in the Fall of 1992 with a core group of families and its founding Pastor, Tim Hester who continues to lead today. Originally meeting in a living room, expanding into a school gymnasium, and now occupying the building they’ve called home for 18 years on 40 acres, debt-free, Grace Church has been committed to community involvement as well as local and global outreach through a variety of ministries and church partnerships.
Grace Church has grown by 12% consistently over the past five years, baptizing over 100 hundred believers and ministering to upwards of 800 individuals every weekend. With a committed team of elders protecting the flock and a staff of 10 guiding and equipping the ministry Grace Church offers a variety of opportunities to ‘connect to God, His Church, and His World.’ Celebrate Recovery is in its sixteenth year helping believers find victory and freedom over their hurts, habits, and hang-ups. A ten-week discipleship training experience called Rooted has helped over 150 believers strengthen their faith and walk with Jesus. Grace Church gives more than ten percent of its general operating budget to endeavors beyond its ministry to support the Women’s Center of Northwest Indiana, orphanages in Cambodia and India, pastor training in Tanzania, and Bible translation in Indonesia.
In 2024 Pastor Tim announced his intention to retire in the fall of 2026. Over the past 33 years, God has been faithful in blessing and using Grace Church to connect people to God, His Churc,h and His World. We are excited about what God has in store for the next 33. Below you will find additional information on what is happening at Grace Church as well as the next steps in our journey of transition and pastoral succession.
