Editing Greater Grace World Outreach (section)

==Beliefs and practices==

The beliefs of Greater Grace are outlined in its [[doctrinal statement]] and detailed in booklets written by [[Carl H. Stevens Jr.|Carl H. Stevens]]. Worship is [[Christian liturgy|non-liturgical]] but is generally structured as follows: (singing), announcements, worship (singing), offering, opening prayer, sermon, closing prayer/benediction/altar call (singing), closing announcements. Songs are usually [[contemporary worship music|contemporary]], but [[Classical music|classical]] [[hymn]]s are also sung on account of the wide range of ages among members. An "offering song" is also sung during the taking of the offering, which is often sung by a member of the congregation who is not a regular member of the [[worship team]], or by one of the churches [[choir]]s. [[Evangelism]], ''raps'' (devotionals, or informal Q&A meetings, usually following sermons, but also held at various times throughout the week, most notably during lunch hour), and informal [[Bible study (Christian)|Bible study]] are also considered important acts of worship.

The organization has a 10-point Doctrinal Statement available on its website.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ggwo.org/index.php?module=main&action=docstatement |title=Doctrinal Statement |accessdate=2008-06-07 |year=2007 |publisher=Greater Grace Outreach}}</ref>  The organization limits the pastorate and/or homiletic role to men due to a literal interpretation of I Tim. 2:12, but allows women to lead in just about any other capacity.{{Citation needed|date=March 2009}} The church leadership is strongly anti-homosexuality<ref>{{cite web | url=https://ggwo.org/sermons/the-six-stages-of-homosexuality/ | title=The Six Stages of Homosexuality }}</ref> and [[anti-abortion]]{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}}.