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Grace Bible Fellowship Church

About Our Church

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Who We Are

Our Story

By the grace of God and for the glory of God, Grace Bible Fellowship Church is a congregation in suburban Harrisburg, committed to the Word of God and the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Grace Bible Fellowship Church began in 1920 as a mission of the Mennonite Brethren in Christ — the body that later became the Bible Fellowship Church in 1959. Our congregation first met above a fish market at Broad and 3rd Street, later moving to Broad and Fulton.

In 1949, the church relocated to Division and Riley Streets, and in 1973 built its present sanctuary on Colonial Road, where we continue to gather and worship today.

We are committed to expository preaching, proclaiming the whole counsel of God, worshiping in all of life, submitting to Scripture in every area, pursuing holiness together, building loving relationships in the body of Christ, and sharing the gospel with the lost.

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Stories of Grace — Heritage Banquet 2026

Mission & Purpose

Why We Exist

By the grace of God and for the glory of God, to be building a community of worshiping, witnessing, and maturing Christ-followers.
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Exalt

To exalt the Triune God in all that we do.

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Edify

To edify the saints and build up the body of Christ.

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Evangelize

To evangelize the world with the gospel of grace.

What We Treasure

Our Core Values

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Authoritative Preaching of the Bible

Expository preaching of the whole Word of God — the supreme and final authority of faith and conduct.

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Celebration of God's Grace

The gospel of God's sovereign grace in choosing a people, redeeming them through Christ, and granting faith and repentance.

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Inspiring Worship

Personal, family, and corporate worship that honors the triune God and celebrates the salvation He provides.

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Submission to God's Word

Obeying Scripture in every area of life — bringing every thought captive to Christ — made possible only by grace.

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Continuous Spiritual Growth

Pursuing growth in knowing and becoming like Jesus through grace, spiritual disciplines, and intentional discipleship.

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Loving Relationships

Authentic Christian community — encouraging one another and bearing each other's burdens within the new covenant.

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Gift-Oriented Service

Using spiritual gifts, talents, and interests to serve the local church, our denomination, the wider church, and the community.

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World-Wide Witness

Proclaiming the gospel to our neighbors and to every tribe, tongue, and nation around the world.

Where We're Going

Our Vision

Preaching & Teaching

A church where the Word of God is handled with reverence — proclaiming God's holiness and sovereign grace, upholding the Reformation solas, and calling people to obey Scripture and persevere in faith.

Celebration & Worship

Worship that exalts the triune God through Scripture, preaching, prayer, music, giving, baptism, and the Lord's Supper — worship that shapes all of daily life.

Spiritual Growth & Care

Teaching, loving, and encouraging people of all ages through elder care, small groups, and discipleship, so the body grows in holiness.

Loving Relationships

A countercultural community where forbearance and grace are the norm, conflict is resolved biblically, and people of all backgrounds are united in fellowship.

Gift-Oriented Service

Helping members discover and develop their spiritual gifts, equipping them for ministry inside and outside the congregation.

World-Wide Witness

Training members in relational evangelism, reaching the lost in our community, planting churches across greater Harrisburg, and sending out missionaries, church planters, and pastors.

Our Leadership

Our Staff

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Joshua Miller

Pastor of Teaching & Preaching · Elder

Pastor Josh joined Grace Bible Fellowship Church in January 2012. He grew up in a pastor's home in Maine and upstate New York, trained at The Master's Seminary in Los Angeles, and served five years as an Associate Pastor at Grace BFC in Quakertown. He is devoted to entrusting to others the message of salvation he has received. Josh is husband to Rachel and father of five, and enjoys writing, golf, and running.

Andrew Barnes

Pastor of Discipleship & Evangelism · Elder

Pastor Andy joined Grace in August 2022 and brings over 25 years of vocational ministry experience, having previously pastored New Life Bible Fellowship Church for more than nine years. He holds a B.S. in Bible from Cairn University and a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He considers it a privilege to partner with God's people to bring Him glory. Andy has been married to Stacy for over 30 years; they have three children and four grandchildren.

Andrew Lintner

Youth Ministry Leader

Andrew Lintner has been joyfully married to his wife Jacqueline since 2020. They have three children — Eliana, John, and Thomas. Andrew and his family arrived at Grace in the summer of 2025 and love serving the children, youth, and families of the church. He is passionate about displaying the glory of God in Christ through expository preaching, teaching, and living. Along with his family and ministry, Andrew loves history, sports, e-biking, and getting to know people. He is currently working on a B.Div. through Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary.

Jesse Mauer

Director of Music

Jesse has been part of Grace Bible Fellowship since 2008 and serves as the Director of Music. A local music educator, Jesse is passionate about cultivating a love of music and helping others develop and deploy their musical gifts. His approach to church music is rooted in the conviction that corporate worship singing is first and foremost an act to be carried out by the congregation. He deeply values the rich heritage of Christian hymnody and the vital role of congregational song in the life of the church. Jesse treasures serving alongside his fellow musicians and encouraging the congregation to participate wholeheartedly in singing God’s praises.

Christine Danielewicz

Church Administrator

Christine has supported every area of ministry at Grace since October 2022. She previously taught English as a Second Language in the Central Dauphin School District and gave piano lessons. Her life verse is Galatians 2:20–21 — "I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me." Christine has been married to Bill since 1989; they have three children.

Our Leadership

Our Elders

Our elders shepherd the congregation, giving oversight to the spiritual life, teaching, and care of our church family. Pastors Joshua Miller and Andrew Barnes serve as elders, together with:

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Richard Presner

Elder

Howard Wells

Elder
Our Leadership

Our Deacons

Our deacons serve the practical needs of the body — caring for members, supporting ministry, and helping our church run with excellence.

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Deacon
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John Beaulieu

Deacon

Jon Judson

Deacon

Matt Grim

Deacon
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Andy Barclay

Deacon

Bob Finley

Deacon
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Richard Rayner

Deacon
Our Denomination

Bible Fellowship Church

Grace is a particular church within the Bible Fellowship Church (BFC), which traces its roots to the mid-1850s as the Mennonite Brethren in Christ Church and took the BFC name in 1959.

The BFC is "a unique hybrid of reformed theology and anabaptist emphasis on believers baptism by immersion," with more than 60 churches and missions committed to preaching God's saving grace and spreading the gospel to all people.

It is a connectional church: local congregations are autonomous but not independent, united by a shared commitment to the truth of Scripture and overseen through an Annual Conference of pastors and delegates.

What We Believe

Our beliefs are set forth in the Articles of Faith of the Bible Fellowship Church — the doctrines we hold as the teaching of Scripture.

Read Our Articles of Faith →
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We'd love to meet you this Sunday. Services at 8:45 & 11:15 AM, with Sunday School for all ages at 10:15 AM.

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