In the late 90's, several families from Palestine began meeting in the living room of Dr. Dan Gold, an eye surgeon in the city. After diligent Bible study and prayer, we formally united as a church on December 23, 1999.

Our purpose was to establish a different kind of Christian community in the city. We desired one that would hold strongly to the biblically-based truths of the faith, maintain a high level of commitment to the Lord and to one another, yet reach out to those who know little to nothing about the Lord's grace.

Today Grace Bible Church consists of several dozen families. We enjoy a clear Bible teaching on Sunday mornings and in smaller groups throughout the week. We also support a vibrant youth ministry, children's program, and various outreach programs and events in the city. That's our history. We would love to welcome you to be a part of our future.

The church was officially Grace Bible Church of Palestine, Texas on December 23, 1999. (Articles of Incorporation were filed on that date). Our Statement of Faith is unique to this church and is wholly Bible based. The logo of the church was designed by member Megan Hinson.

God – He is our all-powerful, loving, holy creator who desires a relationship with us.

The Bible – These 66 books are God’s revelation to us, reliable, and without error and should, therefore, be interpreted literally. The Bible is our supreme authority in all matters of life and faith.

Man – Though created for God’s glory and a relationship with Him, we have all sinned and, as a result have been separated from God spiritually, ultimately resulting in physical death. When we trust Christ, He restores our relationship spiritually and will resurrect our bodies to spend eternity with Him and one another.

Christ – Jesus Christ, fully God and fully Man, was born of a virgin and provides eternal life to those who place their hope for salvation in Him alone as our substitute who died for our sin and was raised from the dead.

Salvation – It is gift of God only and fully through faith in the work of Christ and not ourselves. The confession of our sin and His pledge of our eternal life ought to cause us to turn from sin to good works.

Holy Spirit – As the third Person in the Trinity, He indwells every believer, convicting of sin, teaching righteousness, and empowering God’s children to live out the Christian life by God’s grace and not our own strength as He unifies the Church under Jesus Christ.

Church –Universally, it is the family of God, the body of Christ on earth, made up of all those who have trusted Christ. Locally, it is under the authority of and shepherded by elders who are responsible for carrying out the scriptural mandates of ministry.

Baptism – An outward expression of the inward reality that one has placed their faith in Christ.

Communion – This time of remembrance is for those who, having trusted in Christ, are members of His body, not necessarily members of this local congregation