Grace Evangelical Free Church Eden Prairie — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Troy Dobbs (Senior Pastor, since 2008)

Founded 1942

Denomination Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA)

Service Times Sunday mornings (check website for times)

Men's Ministry Yes

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.graceeden.org

Pastor Credentials Verified via church website

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)

Trinitarian orthodox; Troy Dobbs SBTS MDiv background.

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Bible authority affirmed; explicit inerrancy not quoted on page reviewed.

Caution

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Verify men's ministry.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Gospel affirmed; sola fide consistent with Dobbs' SBTS training but not quoted.

Caution

Gender / Biblical Design

Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?

Policy not published on page reviewed.

Male lead pastor; Verify patriarchal / complementarian / egalitarian stance

Caution

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

'Congregational involved, staff led, and Elder protected' — elder-led governance with congregational input; ECFA accredited.

Strong

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Dobbs' SBTS background suggests expository; methodology not explicit on page.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Multi-location (Eden Prairie, Chaska, Pocatello ID).

Caution

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

No DEI/CRT markers observed.

Caution

Accountability Structure

Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?

Explicitly non-denominational per site; NOT EFCA as record states.

WARNING!

Assessment

Needs on-the-ground review. Added to directory for coverage.

#efca#eden-prairie#minneapolis-area#minnesota#needs-review

MOOP Engagement Tracker

How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

✓ Researched church website

Sources & Evidence

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[1] Live source grace.church/about/

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