Our journey began with a dream—a vision that resonated deeply with friends and neighbors. In the summer of 2019, this pioneering spirit led us to gather in homes, various locations, and eventually, our home in Buford.
Through every twist and turn, we have remained steadfast in our belief that God consistently leads the way, guiding us to this very moment. Welcome to our journey—a journey of faith, growth, and an ever-expanding community."
Lee Lopez
Grace Lanier Head Pastor
Huali Borges
Executive Director
Katie Franklin
Children’s Director
Josh and Jaybee Mendoza
Bill and Lucuille Draper
Stephen and Mary Elizabeth Mitchell
Shawn and Katie Franklin
OUR VALUES
ROOTED
We are rooted in the Word of God
and the local community.
REAL
We believe in real, authentic and vulnerable
relationships. We invite you to come as you
are and be your real self.
RENEGADE
We are renegade in our commitment to
follow Jesus wherever he leads and
going after the forgotten.
Read our collective Statement of Faith,
along with some core values and statements
we hold as a church at the link below.
Over the last 35 years at Grace, we have discovered that Family is the best way to describe the connection between our churches. We’re not a denomination, network, and we often joke none of our preachers are good enough to pull off video venues. Instead, we raise up local pastors, leaders, and elders within the communities where God has called us.
We follow Jesus’ example to be present in those communities--the neighborhoods, nations, and next generation. And then we work together as a Grace Family of Churches to resource every church plant to flourish, develop next generation leaders of their own, and catalyze Jesus movements among Muslim communities worldwide.
