Here are reports from GCI churches in Texas, Ohio and Florida that are rebuilding. All three have participated in GCI’s Outside the Walls (OTW) training with Church Multiplication Ministries (CMM). The training included a major community outreach event, which by God’s grace has led to new members in all three. Pathway of Grace Church – Mesquite, … Continue reading "Rebuilding larger congregations" Read the article
by Susi Albrecht and Nancy Akers Leading children’s ministry or teaching children’s church is an important calling with lasting rewards. But let’s be honest, it can also feel overwhelming. Kids nowadays have higher expectations than ever when it comes to being entertained. Of course we want our children to enjoy church, but we have to be … Continue reading "Kid’s Korner: Planting lasting seeds" Read the article
This month’s Equipper focuses on how we may participate with God in what he is doing to rebuild our congregations and denomination. The five articles in this issue are linked below. Enjoy! -Ted Johnston, editor From Greg: Our journey of rebuilding Greg Williams discusses how we can share in what God is doing to lead us … Continue reading "Rebuilding GCI" Read the article
Here is a summary of a sermon from Brian Carlisle, lead pastor at Living Hope Christian Fellowship, GCI’s Washington DC (West) congregation. In John 21:1-19, we read about a profound encounter Peter had with the risen Lord, Jesus Christ. Together they shared breakfast, and so much more. This encounter occurred after Peter and his companions had returned … Continue reading "Sermon Summary: Forward with Jesus" Read the article
Many of our smallest congregations are trying new ways to join Jesus in reaching out to new people. In the article below, Bob Miller, who pastors GCI’s church in Birmingham, Alabama, shares his congregation’s story. Fellowship group-sized congregations often see themselves as too small to make an impact beyond their immediate members. That was our … Continue reading "Rebuilding smaller congregations" Read the article
Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders, Rebuilding GCI is the theme for this issue of Equipper. That theme came into focus for me during the U.S. regional conference held in February in Ontario, California. Our Intern Program coordinator, Jeff McSwain, stepped out in faith and began his address to the conference by boldly declaring, “To the … Continue reading "From Greg: Our journey of rebuilding" Read the article
