Mission/Vision
“And I have other sheep which are not of this fold, them also must I bring, and they will hear My voice and there will be one flock with one shepherd.” John 10:16
Mission: At the heart of the ministry lies this foundational verse. This verse tell us that God has other sheep which are not yet part of the flock, these are those people in the community and world that do not know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. This verse also tells us that some of these God has chosen for His flock, and it is our privilege to be the voice of Christ so they too may come into the fold. This verse is a call for evangelism and it is the whole purpose of this ministry that we call Grace to the Nations. That is our goal, to be the voice of grace to all the nations and people who do not know Him.
Vision: Visualize a community so permeated with a consistent witness of Jesus Christ that no real need existed that could not be met by the church (believers) of Jesus Christ. Visualize a community where believers and local churches from all denominations could unite around the common purpose of bringing others into the Kingdom. Visualize a community of believers rallying around Jesus Christ as the Savior and Lord and sharing their faith with others on a relational level. Visualize the gospel going forth to every tribe, tongue, and nation and reforming the church and reclaiming the culture. That is the vision of Grace to the Nations.
Four Pillars and The Circle:
The Four Pillars of Grace to the Nations, which are symbolized by the four bars in the logo, represent the foundational concepts of GTN. The Circle, also symbolized in the logo, represents the one main purpose to which all four pillars contribute, the Great Commission.
Christ
Jesus Christ is the essence of what we share. He is the catalyst of true change, the giver of abundant grace and life, and the very foundation of all that is. Christ is the only Savior for humankind and it is our goal to share His story and life with others that they might to come to experience true life in Him.
Community
GTN is essentially connected to the community, as it is the field of harvest to which we are called. We seek to leave the imprint of Christ on the families we serve and pray that it would multiply within the community. This is a ministry committed to going out and offering a cure for the many social ills that face our culture.
Church
GTN is vitally connected to the church universal and the local church. We are a faith based organization that acts as an arm of each church that shares our same convictions, regardless of denomination. The local church serves as the end point to which GTN directs its field of ministry, and we always seek to work alongside of her for the glory of Christ.
Compassion
This word bears the meaning of caring passionately, to such a degree that the care is undeserved. In the Old Testament God’s love toward His chosen people was termed “hesed”, which carries an expansive meaning that cannot be fully expressed by just one word in the English language. The word carries the meaning of lovingkindness, grace, sacrifice, and compassion all wrapped up into one concept. GTN seeks to exemplify a gracious compassion, “hesed,” to others as a reflection of this love that God has shown us.
Commissioned
Matt. 28:19-20 sends believers out into the world for the purpose of sharing Christ. Each pillar is vital to the commission to which God has given. This commissioning is at the center of what GTN is all about, and from the center it expands and flourishes to encompass a world that is to be reached for Christ. GTN seeks to be but a part of this exciting work that God is doing. And it can be done right here, right now.
Leadership
Being a ministry of the gospel brings with it the need for accountability, therefore GTN is under the accountability and supervision of The Church of Isaac’s Keep, a nondenominational evangelical church in Canton, GA which shares a common vision for building the kingdom of God and not the kingdom of man. Grace to the Nations is an outreach ministry for the purpose of building God’s Kingdom and not a specific local church. Grace to the Nations is a separate 501 (c) 3 nonprofit ministry with separate budgets, accounts, etc. The church simply provides accountability to goals and finances as well as structure for ministry.
Founder/Director: Spencer Nix
Spencer’s passion is to see others come to a genuine relationship with Christ that is vibrant, passionate and joy-filled. Being a lifetime resident of Cherokee County and living, working, and playing in the metro Atlanta area has resulted in a zeal for this community. Over the years of involvement in missions, schooling, and growing in faith, the passion to begin an evangelistic ministry came to fruition. Spencer received his Bachelor of Science degree from North Georgia College and State University. He has sixteen more hours to graduate from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity in Evangelism, Missions, & Church Growth. Spencer is also the preaching elder at Isaac’s Keep in Canton, GA. Spencer has received his ordination (calling) from God and the local church through Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He, his wife Paula and their daughters, Piper and Haddyn, currently live in Canton, GA where they founded Grace to the Nations. You can contact Spencer directly at snix@gracetothenations.com.
