Church Highlight: Amazing Grace Church – Wheeler, MI

Significant Church Network is excited to highlight Amazing Grace Church in Wheeler, Michigan, led by Dr. Richard Jolliff. Located in a small Central Michigan community, Amazing Grace Church is committed to reaching people with the love of Christ and helping believers grow into passionate followers of Jesus.

Amazing Grace describes its ministry with a simple but powerful vision: “Reaching Up in Worship. Reaching Out in Love.” The church believes in transformational ministry through discipleship, biblical preaching, and a lifestyle of worship. At the heart of its mission is a desire to empower and equip believers, demonstrate Christ to the world, and invest intentionally in generational ministry. Pastor Richard and Sharon Jolliff have served in ministry for more than 40 years and have led Amazing Grace Church for over 25 years. Their ministry journey began on the mission field along the Texas-Mexico border before they spent 10 years pastoring in Marietta, Ohio. Eventually, God led them to Michigan and later to Amazing Grace Church. Their influence also extends beyond their local congregation through mentoring, coaching, and developing ministry leaders both in the United States and internationally. Developing the next generation remains an important part of the church’s ministry. Amazing Grace provides opportunities for children, students, adults, and families to grow in their faith. The church continues to create environments where people can encounter God, build relationships, and be equipped to live out their faith beyond Sunday morning. Its current Sunday services are held at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., with children’s ministry available during the 10:30 service. Amazing Grace also continues to invest in special ministry opportunities throughout the year. In 2026, the church hosted Vacation Bible School alongside its Camp Meeting, using Psalm 23 to teach children about God’s ability to transform their lives and lead them through every season. This is one example of the church’s continued commitment to biblical teaching and investing in future generations. For decades, Amazing Grace Church has demonstrated that significant ministry can happen in communities of every size. Through faithful leadership, discipleship, worship, outreach, and a commitment to raising up leaders, the church continues to make an impact in Wheeler and beyond.

Significant Church Network celebrates Dr. Richard and Sharon Jolliff and the entire Amazing Grace Church family. We are grateful for their faithful investment in people and their continued commitment to reaching up in worship and reaching out in love.