Bishop Grier’s uncompromising approach to preaching and teaching the gospel has helped him lead Grace Church in phenomenal growth. In 2013, Outreach Magazine listed Grace Church as one of the fastest growing churches in the nation and among the top 100 fastest growing of all churches. In 2014, Grace was listed in Outreach Magazine’s annual “100 Fastest Growing Churches in America” as the 7th fastest growing church in the United States.

In 2011, he founded the now fully accredited Virginia Christian College (formerly known as Virginia Bible College), a world-class Christian learning institute. He currently serves as Chancellor and Dr. Courtney McBath is the President. Grier studied business administration at Howard University and earned a Master of Education degree from Regent University. He holds a Doctorate in Practical Ministry from Wagner University. He received his first honorary doctorate from Beulah Heights University, one of the oldest seminaries in the United States. He has also received an honorary doctorate from Virginia Christian College (formerly known as Virginia Bible College), where he serves as Chancellor. He has received numerous awards and was honored in the United States Congressional Record on several occasions.

Bishop Grier is often asked to address elite military and governmental agencies. He is regularly sought out by political leaders from both sides of the political aisle. He is the author of several books, including his latest release, When God Stops, published by Thomas Nelson Publishing in August of 2019.

Derek and his wife, Yeromitou, reside in northern Virginia and have two adult sons: Derek Jr. and David.