Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
1983
What is your primary product or service?
Teaching the Bible, helping people learn to walk with Jesus Christ
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Pastor Harris grew up in a Christian home. He earned his Masters of Divinity from The Master's Seminary in 1988. He has been pastor of Grace Bible Church since 1991
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We believe the Bible to be the Word of God and teach based on its authority interpreting it according to its grammar and historical contexts.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have one location. We would like to plant churches in neighboring communities
Provide detailed directions to your location
We are on Myers Corners Road (Country Road 93) between U.S. Route 9 and All Angels Hill Road (Country Road 94)
What type of payments do you accept?
People give to GBC by check, cash and PayPal
Which areas do you service?
Our congregation is primarily from Dutchess County, but we do have people come from Putnam, Orange, Ulster and Sullivan Counties
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
The Church facilities are owned by the congregation. Rev. Harris is the staff pastor
What are your hours of operation?
Wednesday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday night Bible studies - 7:00-8:30 pm
Friday Children's & Youth Programs - 6:30-8:30 pm
Saturday College / Career Bible Study - 7 -9 pm
Sunday School at 9:15 am. Morning Worship at 10:30 am
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
We have helped them become a disciple of Jesus Christ
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
For by grace are you saved though faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, that no one should boast - Ephesians 2:9-10