Grace Life Conference Grace Life Book Study Grace Life Institute Advanced Training Grace Moments
Book Club
Home Page

The Grace Life Conference is the foundational teaching that outlines the biblical and practical realities of what it means to live under grace. Many Believers closely identify with Romans 7:15 and often get stuck; "For that which I am doing, I do not understand; for I am not practicing what I would like to do, but I am doing the very thing I hate." This struggle may allow a person to have some assurance about their future in heaven, but little peace and joy in the middle of their current circumstances. There is so much more available when we are "Living from the New Heart Jesus Gave Us". This conference will address such questions as:

• What do I do if my Christian life does not seem to be working?
• Why do I still repeat destructive and sinful behaviors... even as a Christian?
• How do I love myself and others... especially those who seem impossible to love?
• Can I really experience the peace and joy of Jesus... even in the middle of difficulties?
• Why do I sometimes feel inferior and insecure?

Jesus is the only answer, and the truths you learn at the Grace Life Conference will literally set you free to be all God intended for you to be.

  Conference Schedule:

       Friday...       7:00 - 9:45 p.m. (check in starts at 6:30pm)

       Saturday...   9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

For those who have completed the Grace Life Conference there is an opportunity to take part in this class. It has been a wonderful way to grow in one's understanding and knowledge of the topics taught at Grace Ministries. Although it is a prerequisite for individuals who want to continue the learning process by applying for the Grace Life Institute, anyone may attend this class. Over a four-month period a series of eight books are read. The class then meets one Tuesday evening at 7pm for a group discussion on two books at a time. There is no cost for the Grace Life Book Study with the exception of purchasing the books.

2008 Schedule:


• "Lifetime Guarantee" and "Classic Christianity "

  September 16, 2008 Click to register by email.

• "Handbook To Happiness" and "The Normal Christian Life "

  October 14, 2008 Click to register by email.

• "Birthright" and "A Tale of Three Kings"

  November 18, 2008 Click to register by email.

• "Problems, God's Presence and Prayer " and "Christian’s Secret of Happy Life"

  December 9, 2008 Click to register by email.

  Please be prepared to join in the discussion having read both books and answered the Book Review questions. Click here for Book Review Report Sheet

The Grace Life Institute is a structured course study for selected individuals consisting of classroom instruction by the GM staff, video and audio lectures, personal study, assigned reading, and dynamic small group interaction. The Institute is for anyone who is seeking to deepen their understanding and experience of knowing Jesus in an intimate and dependent way through a systematic approach to teaching one's identity in Christ and the centrality of the cross. The Institute meets one evening a week for 16 weeks and three weekends.

2009 Schedule

Orientation Night - Friday, January 2nd (7-9:30pm) Institute - Tuesdays, January 6- April 21 (7-9:30pm) & Saturdays, January 10th, February 7th, and March 21st (9am-2pm)

Book Requirements for the Grace Life Institute

Lifetime Guarantee Bill Gillham

Classic Christianity Bob George

Handbook to Happiness Charles Solomon

Normal Christian Life Watchman Nee

Birthright David Needham

A Tale of Three Kings Gene Edwards

Problems, God’s Presence and Prayer Michael Wells

The Rest of the Gospel Dan Stone

Healing Life’s Hurts Ed Smith

Telling Yourself the Truth Backus/Chapian

Divine Invitation Steve McVey

Green Letter: Principles of Spiritual Growth Miles J. Stanford

Bondage Breaker Anderson

Christian’s Secret of Happy Life Hannah W. Smith

Families Where Grace is in Place Jeff VanVonderen

(This is not an exhaustive list of the requirements, as there are also audio CDs to listen to, DVDs to watch, and booklets and handouts to read throughout the course of the GLI.)

The Advanced Training is an extension to the Institute, but with more of an emphasis on equipping individuals who are interested in communicating "Christ As Life" to others, either through formal counseling/discipleship opportunities, or simply to feel comfortable sharing Biblical truths with those in their sphere of influence. This course meets for nine weeks one night a week and is accompanied by Co-counseling and Supervision requirements with a staff member. All of our offered training is a prerequisite to the Advanced Training and limited to a small number approved by the Director of Training.

In addition to one-on-one discipleship counseling, Grace Ministries offers the following training opportunities. Unless otherwise stated, all training is held at the Grace Ministries facility in Manassas, Va. Grace Ministries would be pleased to tailor a conference to meet the time requirements of your group and our staff is available to conduct a conferences at your place of worship or in individual homes. Staff members are also available to conduct post-counseling men's and women's groups, Bible studies, topical talks, sermons, and retreats.

2009 Schedule

Tuesday Nights - April 28th- June 30th (7-9:30pm)

"Grace Moments" is a monthly Book Club for those who have completed the Grace Life Institute. They meet the first Friday of each month at the Grace Ministries office at at 12 noon to discuss the book. The meetings usually last about an hour and a half. The discussions are informal in format and each book is considered and reviewed from the "Exchanged Life" perspective. Most of the authors chosen may not purposely promote that perspective.

To find out other selections, verify meeting times or to register, call the office 703-330-0977

Breaking Free from Codependent Relationships
Learning how to develop and maintain healthy relationships.
Tuesday Evening, July 15, 2008- Sept. 2, 2008 7-9:30