The First Impression Ministry is dedicated to welcoming guests and visitors; engaging to share the love of Christ and create a safe space. The ministry also includes a strategy for getting guest’s information to continually connect back. Watch the video to learn the key elements and best practices of a First Impressions Ministry. Church Hacks … Continue reading "Church Hacks 002 | What is First Impression Ministry?" Read the article
Our denominational branding helps maintain visual alignment and creates connection across our international fellowship. We have updated the GCI font. Here are the instructions to update the font file, along with the new font files. For more information on GCI branding visit our resources site. download instructions download font files Read the article
Speaking of Life 2031 | I’m Ready, My Lord Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion The phrase Hineni means, “here I am”. In the Bible, Hineni is most frequently used in response, when God personally calls on an individual to something … Continue reading "Sermon for June 28, 2020" Read the article
Sermon for June 21, 2020 Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLJSjUJ_Zu8 Program Transcript Genesis 21:8-21 • Psalm 86:1-10,16-17 • Romans 6:1b-11 • Matthew 10:24-39 The theme for this week is “we are never alone in our suffering.” In Genesis 21, we read the story of Abraham, … Continue reading "Sermon for June 21, 2020" Read the article
Sermon for June 14, 2020 Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEf9sur4M_4 Program Transcript Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19 • Genesis 18:1-15, 21:1-7 • Romans 5:1-8 • Matthew 9:35-10:8 This week the theme is God’s wild romance. Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19 is the song of someone who has been lavishly … Continue reading "Sermon for June 14, 2020" Read the article
Sermon for June 7, 2020—Trinity Sunday Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kjcz_6qIKZw Program Transcript Psalm 8:1-9 • Genesis 1:1-2:4a • 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 • Matthew 28:16-20 This week’s theme is the Triune purpose for creation. In Genesis we revisit the story of creation as a witness … Continue reading "Sermon for June 7, 2020—Trinity Sunday" Read the article
Introducing Gospel Reverb Video unavailable (video not checked). Download/Subscribe Download Audio Thumbnail RSS Feed Apple Podcast Google Podcast Spotify Stitcher Podcast Addict Program Transcript + Listen to audio: https://cloud.gci.org/dl/GReverb/GR-Teaser.mp3 Program Transcript We are excited to introduce our new preaching podcast, Gospel Reverb. In each episode, host Anthony Mullins and a guest host, will unpack the … Continue reading "Introduction to Gospel Reverb" Read the article
People want to do a job well, but often don’t know what is expected of them. They don’t know what they don’t know. Clear descriptions of ministry roles give direction to fruitful ministry and mission. By Heber Ticas, Superintendent of Latin America At 27 years of age, I was a young man with a zeal … Continue reading "Ministry Job Descriptions" Read the article
A brief study of Jesus’ ascension By James Henderson, Superintendent of Europe Remember the song, “Up, Up and Away”? The lyrics said, “Would you like to ride in my beautiful balloon… For we can fly, we can fly.” When the 5th Dimension released the song in 1967, it captured the dreams of many people. If … Continue reading "Up, Up and Away with Jesus" Read the article
A pastor’s journey into the glory of the ascension By Bill Winn, Pastor of Grace Communion Hanover, Virginia Nine years ago, I started coming to terms with my wrong-headed theology. I became ashamed of things I had believed and preached. Reading, like a man stranded on a desert island with only a library of Trinitarian … Continue reading "The Life, Death, and Ascension of Jesus" Read the article
