On February 14, 2021, Mainstream officially changed it's name to Commissioned. The new webpage can be found at gracechurch.org/commissioned.
“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with The name “Mainstream” is a reminder that the Great Commission is meant to be mainstream both in the ministry of the local church and in global missions. Mainstream existed to provide opportunities for gospel-centered ministry within the church and in partnership with missionaries around the world.
Mike Riccardi serves as the Pastor of Local Outreach Ministries at Grace Community Church, which includes overseeing Fundamentals of the Faith classes, eight foreign language outreach Bible studies, and evangelism in nearby jails, rehab centers, and in the local neighborhood. Mike earned his BA in Italian and his MEd in Foreign Language from Rutgers University, and his MDiv, ThM, and PhD from The Master’s Seminary, where he also serves as Assistant Professor of Theology. He has the privilege of serving alongside Phil Johnson as co-pastor of the GraceLife fellowship group at Grace Church. Mike and his wife, Janna, have two sons and two daughters.