The pastoral leaders of GC Hickory (GCI’s congregation in Hickory, NC) recently sat down with Joe Brannen of GCI Media to discuss their congregation’s relaunch. As you will learn in the recording linked below, though GC Hickory has just begun the relaunch process, they already have experienced both success and challenge in following the Spirit … Continue reading "GC Hickory Relaunch" Read the article
This article is from Santiago Lange, GCI elder in Germany. When the word stewardship is mentioned, we likely think of our monetary donations to the church, including giving offerings in worship services. This form of stewardship is both valuable and necessary for the church to fulfill its calling. However, biblical stewardship entails much more than our … Continue reading "Reflections on Stewardship" Read the article
As we continue exploring key elements of Healthy Church, we come to the receiving of offerings—a key part of the hope venue. To assist you in this important aspect of inspirational worship services, we’ve prepared the infographic below (click on the image to download). Read the article
Sermon for Dec. 30, 2018 Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8TL9FPhuS8&feature=youtu.be Program Transcript Scripture readings for today: 1 Sam. 2:18-20, 26 • Ps. 148 • Col. 3:12-17 • Luke 2:41-52 The Most Boring Story in the Gospels (Luke 2:41-51) Introduction Note to preacher: You may want to … Continue reading "Sermon for Dec. 30, 2018" Read the article
Note: This sermon is for Christmas Eve or Day, which begins the 12 days of the Christmas season (for a Surprising God post about Christmas, click here). A Speaking of Life video and discussion questions are not provided with this sermon. For a Bible Project video exploring Luke's account of Jesus' birth, click here. Scripture … Continue reading "Sermon for Dec. 24/25, 2018 (Christmas)" Read the article
Sermon for Dec. 23, 2018 (Advent 4) Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHm68-r8RV4&feature=youtu.be Program Transcript Note: This sermon is for the last Sunday of the season of Advent, which spans the four Sundays that precede Christmas day. To read a Surprising God post explaining the meaning … Continue reading "Sermon for Dec. 23, 2018 (Advent 4)" Read the article
Sermon for Dec. 16, 2018 (Advent 3) Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUQ36U4pmAU&feature=youtu.be Program Transcript Note: This sermon is for the third Sunday of the season of Advent, which spans the four Sundays that precede Christmas day. To read a Surprising God post explaining the meaning … Continue reading "Sermon for Dec. 16, 2018 (Advent 3)" Read the article
Sermon for Dec. 9, 2018 (Advent 2) Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8YTBT6VNU4 Program Transcript Note: This sermon is for the second Sunday of Advent, the season that spans the four Sundays preceding Christmas day. To read a Surprising God post explaining the meaning of Advent … Continue reading "Sermon for Dec. 9, 2018 (Advent 2)" Read the article
Sermon for Dec. 2, 2018 (Advent 1) Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPRLpLS0cDM Program Transcript Note: With this sermon we enter the season of Advent, which spans the four Sundays that precede Christmas day. To read a Surprising God post explaining the meaning of Advent click … Continue reading "Sermon for Dec. 2, 2018 (Advent 1)" Read the article
In this issue we introduce new preaching resources and provide articles on stewardship, evangelism and the relaunch of a GCI congregation. From Greg: Equipping for GCI’s Next Chapter GCI President, Greg Williams, looks ahead to the future, noting the role of GCI Equipper in preparing us for what lies ahead. Healthy Church: Receiving the Offering Here … Continue reading "Resources for the Journey Ahead" Read the article
