Prayer guide: October 2018
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Month: October 2018
Revised Common Lectionary (Year C)
The next Christian worship year (called “Year C” in the Revised Common Lectionary) stretches from December 2, 2018 through November 30, 2019 (Advent to Advent). The chart below (click it to download) will help you plan worship (including preaching) for the year ahead. For related worship resources on GCI’s Resources website, click here. For a related … Continue reading "Revised Common Lectionary (Year C)" Read the article
Sermon for November 25, 2018
Note on today’s liturgy: November 25, 2018 is Christ the King (or Reign of Christ) Sunday. It concludes Ordinary Time in the liturgical calendar, marking the end of the worship year (Year B in the Revised Common Lectionary). Next Sunday (December 2, 2018) we enter a new worship year (Year C) with Advent Season. Our … Continue reading "Sermon for November 25, 2018" Read the article
What About Liturgy?
This article is by GCI-Germany Elder Santiago Lange. Liturgy is an important aspect of worship in the Christian faith. It helps us mature in our relationship with Jesus. But to gain that benefit, we need to understand what liturgy is, and how it is used in various worship traditions. Unfortunately, some Christians condemn all “church … Continue reading "What About Liturgy?" Read the article
Worldview Conversion: The Power of Liturgy
This article from Ted Johnston looks at the transformative power that a gospel-shaped liturgy has in converting a person’s worldview to Christ. Though, in the minds of many, the word liturgy conjures up images of rigid, formulaic worship, when rightly shaped and followed, liturgy is a powerful tool for converting a person’s worldview to Christ. Liturgy … Continue reading "Worldview Conversion: The Power of Liturgy" Read the article
Kids Korner: Teaching Kids About the Christian Year
Kid’s Korner this month is from GCI Equipper Editor Ted Johnston. We’ll soon begin a new cycle in the Western Christian worship year, which begins with Advent Season (the period that includes the four Sundays prior to Christmas day). This year, December 2 is the first Sunday in Advent, so now is the time to … Continue reading "Kids Korner: Teaching Kids About the Christian Year" Read the article
Preparing for a New Year of Ministry
With Advent and the start of a new year of ministry (worship and witness) at hand, this issue helps us think about three key aspects of healthy church— worship liturgy, church leadership and worldview conversion. From Greg: Adjust Your Posture Greg Williams urges church leaders to embrace a vital aspect of Healthy Church—having a posture that is open … Continue reading "Preparing for a New Year of Ministry" Read the article
Worldview Conversion: Addressing Idolatry
This article from Charles Fleming continues our series exploring Worldview Conversion and the related topic of Whole-Life Discipleship. For some people, a discussion about worldview seems rather academic and abstract—far removed from day-to-day life. But for those wanting to live a life that is transformed in Christ by the Spirit, few things are more central, … Continue reading "Worldview Conversion: Addressing Idolatry" Read the article
Healthy Church: R.E.A.L. Teams (part 2)
Last month we defined a healthy leadership team as a R.E.A.L. team—one that is relationally connected (R), enthusiastically engaged (E), affirming (A), and involving liberating leaders (L). The resources below are designed to help congregations develop R.E.A.L. teams in alignment with GCI’s healthy church vision. REAL Teams videos. The videos linked below address four defining and essential characteristics of a R.E.A.L. team. We … Continue reading "Healthy Church: R.E.A.L. Teams (part 2)" Read the article
From Greg: Adjust Your Posture
Dear Congregational Leaders: I’m not easily disheartened by setbacks, and I thank Jesus for that gift. Recently, though, I was deeply impacted when one of our young pastoral couples left us. I’ll not share the details, but I want to note that the situation showed me a need our congregations have to adjust their posture (spirit, … Continue reading "From Greg: Adjust Your Posture" Read the article
