Large Enough to Meet Your Ministry Needs;
Yet Small Enough to Know You by Name.
Our Pastor
Dr. David A. McLean's spiritual roots in Zion denomination run deep. He was born a child of the parsonage and his spiritual foundation and formation have been received right in our church. He is a proud product of the Christian Education Department and has served in leadership within our church at every level in the ministry of Christian Education.
Dr. McLean is a graduate of North Carolina State University, Hood Theological Seminary and United Theological Seminary.
He was appointed by Bishop George E. Battle to Grace AME Zion Church in 2016. Prior to that he has successfully pastored 3 other congregations in North Carolina.
Our Ministry Team
Rev. Bertha Kinard, Sr. Associate Minister, Elder
Rev. Bessie Elmore, Associate Minister, Deacon
Rev. Donna Hancock, Associate Minister, Deacon
Rev. Carmen McMillan, Associate Minister, Deacon
Rev. Addie Sanders, Associate Minister, Deacon
Mr. Tim Stanley, Minister of Music
Our Congregation
About Grace
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Grace African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church is a community of Believers, saved by the grace afforded us by the death and resurrection of Jesus the Christ on the cross.
We Walk
We live the life God has given to us, raise our children and seek to please God in all we do.
We Worship
Who we are and what we do is unto the Lord. We express worship corporately on Sunday's, through our service, through our finances, on our secular jobs , and as we raise our families.
We Serve
Through serving in the Ministries of Grace, our faith is strengthened, we contribute to the upbuilding the Kingdom of God, we witness to the world the goodness of God and we execute our call from God.
We Grow
We study the precepts of God in the Holy Bible and apply them to our lives and the circumstances it brings.
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We Follow
The Holy Spirit is our guide
Our History
Grace History
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Grace was founded in 1886 from a group of 28 individuals. Grace A.M.E. Zion Church quickly became a centerpiece in the old Brooklyn section of Charlotte, North Carolina. Throughout most of the 20th century, Grace was a leader spiritually, culturally, and socially in this thriving area.
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After designation as a historic landmark in the old Brooklyn portion of uptown Charlotte the members looked to the future. In 2006 the members of Grace walked the approximately 12 miles from our historic downtown location to our new land in the University City area.
In 2009, Grace continued its pledge to be at the forefront of Charlotte’s spiritual community when it moved into its present location in the University area. Now, as then, Grace is honoring its pledge to serve the entire Charlotte area with forward-thinking and inspired leadership.
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With God’s blessing, we will continue to grow by supplying spiritual guidance and effectively servicing our member’s needs.
