Ringgold Church and Grace Community Christian Church (GC3) have entered an Exploration Phase—a prayer-driven season to ask whether God is leading us to become one church with two campuses (Hagerstown + Frederick). Nothing has been decided; elders, and staff; along with our church familes are simply listening for the Spirit’s direction while building relationships between the two congregations.

We believe a merger could expand kingdom reach across two counties, deepen next-generation ministry through shared volunteers and curriculum, and steward buildings, budgets, and staff gifts more wisely. During this phase we’re holding joint leadership prayer meetings and discussions to test compatibility and unity without touching bylaws or budgets.

After the exploration is fully vetted, both church families have been fully informed, then both congregations will cast an affirmation vote; until then we promise transparency, weekly updates, and a posture of humble listening.

We believe God is doing something new. Just as two families become one, we’re excited to see how this unified church can better reach our communities together.

"I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one—as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may they be in us so that the world will believe you sent me." – John 17:21 NLT

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