Sermon for Dec. 2, 2018 (Advent 1) Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Thumbnail 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 … Continue reading "Sermon for Dec. 2, 2018 (Advent 1)" Read the article
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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
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Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders, October was a whirlwind month for me! As most of you know, on October 14 in Charlotte, NC, I was installed as GCI’s new President (click here for a report in GCI Update). It is a privilege to be entrusted with this responsibility and I look forward to what lies ahead as, … Continue reading "Equipping for GCI’s Next Chapter" Read the article
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Click on the image below to download a listing of GCI-related topics to pray about each day during the month of November. Read the article
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This article from GCI-USA Regional Pastor Randy Bloom continues our series on Worldview Conversion and Whole-Life Discipleship. Introduction In the Western world today, Christian faith is largely marginalized. We’ve entered a post-Christian era in which traditional approaches to evangelism (a key part of whole-life discipleship) are largely ineffective. That being the case, we are challenged to … Continue reading "Whole-Life Discipleship: Evangelism in a Post-Christian World" Read the article
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Here is the Prayer Guide for October (click on the image to download): Read the article
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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
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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
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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
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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
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