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Grace Bible Church

856 Moscow Road, Moscow, VT 05662
Recommended — Conservative Bible Church (BCNE/SBC Affiliated)
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Russ Rathier
Founded 1964
Denomination Bible Church (SBC-affiliated)
Service Times Sun School 9:30 AM, Worship 10:30 AM, Wed Prayer 7 PM
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Website www.gracemoscowvt.org
Pastor Credentials Verify
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Evangelical.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Inerrantist.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Verify programs.
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Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Baptist evangelical.
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Verify; male pastor.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Pastor Russ Rathier (full-time since March 2021).
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Bible-teaching.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Baptist Convention of New England umbrella (autonomous).
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Stowe/Moscow area Vermont.
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Bible Church, BCNE/SBC affiliated.
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Assessment
Grace Bible Church (originally Grace Baptist Church in 1964, renamed Grace Bible Church 1986) in Moscow VT (Stowe area). Russ Rathier became full-time pastor March 2021 after interim role. Currently under the umbrella of the Baptist Convention of New England (SBC) while remaining autonomous.
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Enrichment Notes

Live-fetched https://www.gracemoscowvt.org/history on 2026-05-16 — confirmed Russ Rathier + Bible Church (BCNE/SBC affiliated).

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended
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