G.R.A.C.E.

The GRACE Journey was born out of the ACTS Movement through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. In 2010, four men who had previously attended an ACTS Retreat began meeting regularly to prayerfully develop what would become the GRACE Journey, while intentionally creating a non-denominational retreat that honored, but did not replicate, ACTS. With mentorship from members of the ACTS community, the structure and vision for the retreat began to take shape. After a year of planning, the first GRACE Men’s Retreat was held in 2011 at First Baptist Church in Victoria, Texas.

The GRACE Journey is designed as a weekend retreat modeled after the early Church in Acts 2:42–47, focusing on worship, teaching, fellowship, and service. While each retreat follows a general structure, every weekend is unique, shaped by the individuals involved and the work of the Holy Spirit. GRACE is not intended to replace the local church, but to strengthen it by encouraging participants to grow deeper in their faith and become more engaged in their church communities. Today, the GRACE Missions Team continues to expand the reach of the retreat throughout the Victoria area and beyond, remaining committed to sharing the message and impact of GRACE as God leads.

The meaning of the acronym of GRACE

G  - God’s Grace

R  - Relationship

A  - Accountability

C  - Community

E - Eternal Life