1874–1875
Roots in Kane
The congregation traces its history to First Baptist Church in Kane, with roots reaching into the 1870s.
About Grace
Christ preached. Christ crucified. Christ glorified.
Grace Bible Church of Kane is an independent Bible church committed to the authority of Scripture, the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the spiritual growth of believers, and loving service to our community.
His church
The Church belongs to Christ.
Jesus said, “I will build my church.” That conviction shapes how we understand ministry. The church is not ultimately ours to reinvent according to passing trends. Christ is its Head. Scripture is its authority. The Gospel is its message. His people are called to worship Him, follow Him, become more like Him, and make disciples.
We desire to glorify God through a Spirit-dependent ministry, equipping believers to be Great Commission disciples.
“I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”Matthew 16:18
Our story
More than a century of ministry in Kane.
Grace Bible Church carries forward the ministry of a congregation whose roots in Kane reach into the 1870s.
1983
The building moved
The church building was moved from its former Chase Street location to the present property.
2023
Grace Bible Church
After prayer, study, and congregational consideration, the church adopted the name Grace Bible Church and continued as an independent Bible church committed to biblical authority and sound doctrine.
Core values
What shapes our ministry.
Commitment to Christ's Leadership
We acknowledge that Christ is the head of the church and that He has appointed elders to shepherd each local church and oversee its ministry leaders and their development.
Commitment to Accurate Bible Teaching
We strive to teach the Bible — God's inerrant Word — with love, accuracy, creativity, and integrity. Such teaching gives people the opportunity to know the one true God as they study and apply God's truth to their lives.
Commitment to Authentic Worship
We believe that a lifestyle of worship includes participation in a regular God-centered corporate worship service. These worship services stress authenticity before God and vulnerability with one another. We also believe that Christ desires that all believers regularly participate in communion. We believe that personal and corporate prayer is essential in all aspects of life and ministry. Prayer is the cornerstone for direction and guidance and empowerment for ministry.
Commitment to Family
We value the importance of the God-ordained family. We seek to minister to the whole family and its individual members. We define a family as a single, single parent, or married couples with or without children.
Commitment to Spiritual Community
We desire to offer a safe place where deep, authentic, life-changing relationships can flourish. We desire that our church community grow toward friendship, love, accountability, and greater diversity.
Commitment to Personal Growth
We are convinced that each believer is personally responsible to grow in Christ-likeness by the power of the Holy Spirit through a grace-oriented approach to the spiritual disciplines.
Commitment to Service
We believe that God has uniquely gifted each believer in the local church to serve. We desire to invest in individuals to help them discover, cultivate, and employ their gifts, talents, and resources to be used by God.
Commitment to Relevant Evangelism
We believe that it is the responsibility of individuals and the local church to reach the world with the unchanging gospel message in a loving, culturally relevant manner. We actively seek diverse opportunities to minister to all people in our neighborhood and throughout the area of the Kinzua Valley. We also reach out through the prayerful and financial support of missionaries throughout the world.
Commitment to Ministry Excellence
We endeavor to glorify God by giving Him our very best. We reflect this desire by striving for Christ-dependent excellence in every ministry area of the church.
Leadership
Shepherding and serving the local church.
The New Testament gives serious responsibility to those who shepherd and serve the local church. Grace Bible Church is led by its pastor and elders and served by faithful ministry leaders and deacons.
Pastor
Pastor Bruce Kumher
Elders and deacons: names will be added after final church confirmation.