Our Story

Grace Church met for the first time on January 5, 1986, at a private residence in Landenburg, Pennsylvania. Later that year, Grace called its first pastor and joined The Evangelical Free Church of America—an association of churches united around a common Statement of Faith. Three full-time and two interim pastors have led the congregation in the past 40 years. In 2023, Andrew Pritchett moved from South Carolina to take on the role of Lead Pastor at Grace.

From the beginning, finding a permanent home for Grace Church proved to be a significant challenge. For nearly 30 years, Grace met in various places near Newark, Delaware—a Grange Hall, schools, and church buildings belonging to others. While God always provided a place, the longing for a real home was strong. God provided that in November 2016, when Grace purchased the upper Nazarene Church property at 355 Paper Mill Road in Newark.

Four decades and counting, Grace Church is a resilient place of belonging and hope; pointing people to Jesus and encouraging believers to mature, vibrant faith. If you are looking for a community that will help you take your next steps toward God, you can find a place at Grace.