By Rick Shallenberger Participating in communion is something that can be done in church and in the home, with family, friends or alone. There is no specific pattern for taking communion, nor is there a specific mood or tone to enter into. Sometimes you are somber, reflecting on the suffering and rejection Jesus experienced throughout … Continue reading "Communion at Home" Read the article
We are certainly in interesting times and people have strong opinions about the Coronavirus and how to respond. As the body of Christ, we don’t want to make decisions based on strong opinions, but on how best to serve those our Father has given us to serve. Our biggest concern is sharing Jesus’ life and … Continue reading "Online Church Resources" Read the article
We are excited to introduce a new Church Hack series! In these short videos, we will outline ministry concepts, as well as provide tips and tools for implementation in your congregation. The videos in the next few Equipper issues will focus on the Hope Venue’s Integration Ministry. Church Hacks 001 | What is Integration Ministry? Watch … Continue reading "Church Hacks 001 | What is Integration Ministry?" Read the article
Speaking Of Life 2027 | And that End is Love Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion No better place is the phase “better together” embodied than within the church. We are each given gifts, not to use for our own self-promotion. … Continue reading "Sermon for May 31 – Pentecost" Read the article
Speaking Of Life 2026 | Any Takers Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion Sometimes eternal life is talked about like its some kind of eternal heavenly cruise that we take without God. Jesus gives us a better question to ask by … Continue reading "Sermon for May 24, 2020" Read the article
Speaking Of Life 2025 | Where is Your Areopagus? Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion Speaking the truth in love, is easy to accept in principle but can become difficult in practice. Either passionately arguing our point disregarding the feelings of … Continue reading "Sermon for May 17, 2020" Read the article
Speaking Of Life 2024 | Making Room Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion Have you ever been told that you need to make room for God in your life? That may sound like a daunting task considering how big God is. … Continue reading "Sermon for May 10, 2020" Read the article
Speaking Of Life 2023 | The Voice in the Dark Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion In dark and difficult times we do not need to be paralyzed with fear. In the gospel of John, Jesus promises to be our Shepherd … Continue reading "Sermon for May 3, 2020" Read the article
Two of GCI’s core values are to be an inclusive and loving fellowship. One way to live out these values is to create a greeting team to welcome and orient guests into our worship services. Visiting a church for the first time can be an intimidating and awkward experience. A well-equipped greeting team can help … Continue reading "Church Hack: Greeter Ministry" Read the article
A Palm Sunday Message By Jeff Broadnax, US Associate Regional Director, East “When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen…” – Luke 19:37 All four Gospel writers tell … Continue reading "The Lord Will Provide" Read the article
