Grand Rapids is home to more than 750,000, making it the second largest city in Michigan. Grand Rapids has an abundance of affordable housing, and the cost of living is lower than in most U.S. cities its size. It is also rich with culture and ministry opportunities.
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The links below provide a taste of life in Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids Art MuseumGrand Rapids Civic TheaterGrand Rapids Ballet CompanyGrand Rapids Symphony Festival of the Arts DeVos Performance Hall Van Andel Arena Arts and Theatre at GRNow.com
Grand Rapids is home to four major religious book publishers: Baker Publishing Group, Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., Kregel Inc. and Zondervan.
Baker Books Baker Publishing Group Carl B. Hoch Jr. Bookroom at GRTS Kregel Inc. The Bookstore (Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.) Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.Zondervan
Several hundred evangelical churches congregate within 50 miles of GRTS, offering many opportunities for Christian service and fellowship.
Grand Rapids Churches at USAchurches.orgGRTS Ministry Residency Program Participating Ministries
Festivals
Coast Guard Festival Festival of the Arts National Blueberry Festival National Cherry Festival Tulip Time Festival Summer Celebration
Gardens and Parks
Frederik Meijer GardensGrand Rapids Nature and Parks
Family Fun Parks
AJ's Family Fun CenterCraig's CruisersNelis’ Dutch VillageMichigan's AdventurePlayworld
