About Us

Information About Grace Communion International

We are a Christian denomination with more than 47,000 members, worshiping in about 900 congregations in almost 100 nations and territories. We began in 1934 and our main office is in southern California. In the United States, we are members of the National Association of Evangelicals and similar organizations in other nations.

Media Kit for Grace Communion International
Our goal, mission, and ministries Our goal is to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our mission is living and sharing the gospel.
Statement of Beliefs Our doctrinal summary is given below. We focus on Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and the message of salvation by grace through faith. We have a high respect for Scripture.
A brief history of Grace Communion International Our history is a wonderful testimony of God's grace in action.
Our president and pastor general, Joseph Tkach
Statement of financial stewardship
Our values and the ministries we emphasize
FAQ Frequently asked questions & answers
Our headquarters mission and vision statement

Our Doctrinal Summary:

There is one God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
God the Father made all things through the Son, sent the Son for our salvation, and gives us the Holy Spirit.
The Son of God, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, was born of the virgin Mary, fully God and fully human, and is the perfect revelation of the Father and the perfect representative of humanity. He suffered and died on the cross for all human sin, was raised bodily on the third day, and ascended to heaven. Standing in for all humanity before the Father, Jesus Christ provides the perfect human response to God. Since he died for all, all died in him, and all will be made alive in him.
The Holy Spirit brings sinners to repentance and faith, assures believers of their forgiveness and acceptance as God’s dearly loved children, and works in them to conform them to the image of Jesus Christ.
The Bible is the inspired and infallible Word of God that testifies to Jesus Christ. The Bible is fully authoritative for all matters of faith and salvation.
Salvation comes only by God’s grace and not by works, and it is experienced through faith in Jesus Christ. Christians respond to the joy of salvation when they gather in regular fellowship and live godly lives in Jesus Christ.
We look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the age to come.

Books about our doctrinal and structural changes:

Joseph Tkach, Transformed by Truth. Used copies are available on amazon.com. The text of the book is also posted on this website for free.
J. Michael Feazell, Liberation of the Worldwide Church of God. Available from amazon.com for 12.99 plus 3.99 shipping; used copies are also available.

A video about how we changed

Called to be Free, by Living Hope Video Ministries. VHS or DVD available for $20; shipping is free in the U.S. Click here to order. Living Hope Video Ministries is not affiliated with Grace Communion International.

In April 2009, we changed our name in the United States from Worldwide Church of God to Grace Communion International. This name better reflects who we are and what we teach. For a press release, click here. For a letter of further explanation, click here.