Grace Gathering Place
Our mission is to build healthy individuals, families, & communities that magnify the beauty & greatness of God in all they do.
Healing the Whole Body
Bring Hope. Transform Lives. Share Grace.
At Grace Gathering Place, we believe that every person has a God-given purpose and the potential to experience life-changing transformation through His love. Through discipleship, mentoring, life coaching, and counseling, we guide individuals and families toward healing, restored relationships, and a deeper faith. But we can’t do it alone. Your partnership fuels a ministry that offers hope to the hurting, encouragement to the weary, and a path to renewal for those longing for change. Together, we can reflect God’s grace and create a ripple effect of restoration and purpose. Will you help us make an eternal impact today?
Courses to Grow Your Faith
Deepen your relationship with God through our faith-building courses! Designed to inspire and empower, these sessions offer biblical insights, practical tools, and spiritual guidance. Whether you’re exploring faith or seeking growth, our courses create space for transformation and connection. Join us and experience God’s love in a fresh, meaningful way!
Mentoring & Discipleship
Grace Gathering Place fosters spiritual growth through personal mentoring and discipleship, guiding individuals to deepen their faith and discover God’s purpose. With encouragement and biblical truth, we walk alongside each person, building meaningful relationships that inspire transformation. “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another” (Proverbs 27:17).
Counseling
Healing Happens in Community
Grace Gathering Place offers group counseling sessions where individuals find support, encouragement, and healing in a safe, faith-filled community. Guided by biblical principles, these sessions foster connection, understanding, and shared growth as participants walk alongside one another toward restoration and renewed hope in Christ.
Living God, Living Word
Come together with us in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere as we seek God’s presence and invite the Holy Spirit to move among us. These gatherings are a time to unite in prayer, share our hearts, and explore how God’s Word speaks powerfully into the challenges of today’s world. Through scripture, discussion, and prayer, we’ll connect our faith to real-life issues, drawing strength, wisdom, and peace for the journey ahead.
Whether you’re seeking guidance, community, or simply a deeper connection with God, there’s a place for you here. Let’s make His Word alive and active in our lives—together.
All are welcome! 💛
Share God Encounters
When we seek God wholeheartedly, our lives become a canvas for His majesty to shine through. We witness His hand in the smallest details and the grandest moments, filling us with awe and deepening our faith. These encounters renew our hope, strengthen our purpose, and remind us of His presence. Consider partnering with us today to impact a fruitful harvest!
James and Carolyn Drake are the founders and pastors of Grace Gathering Place, a ministry dedicated to transforming lives through discipleship, mentoring, coaching, and counseling. Married for over 10 years, they share a deep passion for helping individuals and families grow in faith, heal relationships, and discover their God-given purpose.
James, with a heart for teaching and shepherding, combines biblical wisdom with practical guidance to inspire and empower others. Carolyn’s compassionate spirit and gift for connecting with people create a welcoming atmosphere for spiritual growth and healing. Together, they serve as a dynamic team, committed to reflecting Christ’s love in every aspect of their ministry.
Guided by 2 Corinthians 12:9—”My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness”—James and Carolyn strive to be vessels of God’s grace, offering hope and renewal to all who seek Him.
James & Carolyn
Pastors of Grace Gathering Place
Grace Gathering Place
is a community rooted in faith, discipleship, and transformation. Through mentoring, counseling, and life coaching, we walk alongside you to strengthen your relationship with Christ and discover His purpose for your life.
“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” – Matthew 18:20 (NIV)
Join us and experience God’s grace in action! 💙
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CONTACT US
James Drake.
602-531-5147 James@ggpinternational.com
Carolyn Drake
602-531-6476 Carolyn@ggpinternational.com