Many sincere questions have been asked by Christians during the Covid-19 pandemic. “Have we failed to trust God to protect us?” “Didn’t Jesus promise the gates of hell would not prevail against his church?” “Why did we allow government to shut our church down?” “Aren’t we going overboard with safety concerns—requiring masks and gloves, and … Continue reading "“Where is Your Faith?”" Read the article
Many seekers and guests will visit your website before setting foot on your facility. Your church’s website is your virtual front door. Having an up to date website is a great way to make a good first impression and communicate who you are and what you believe. The GCI Microsite is a resource we provide … Continue reading "Church Hacks 003 | How to Customize your GCI Microsite" Read the article
Sermon for July 26, 2020 Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMKJN7WKLfc Program Transcript Psalm 105:1-11, 45b • Genesis 29:15-28 • Romans 8:26-39 • Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 The theme this week is God’s promise story. Our God has entered our story and keeps his promises through to … Continue reading "Sermon for July 26, 2020" Read the article
Sermon for July 19, 2020 Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oDf8pjTGmo Program Transcript Genesis 28:10-19a • Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24 • Romans 8:12-25 • Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 The theme for this week is “Where is God?” In Genesis 28, we read the story of Jacob and how … Continue reading "Sermon for July 19, 2020" Read the article
Sermon for July 12, 2020 Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qI7iwMA11w Program Transcript Psalm 119:105-112 • Genesis 25:19-34 • Romans 8:1-11 • Matthew 13:1-9. 18-23 This week we talk about God the unrelenting storyteller—he makes his promises and keeps them. First, Genesis 25–the story of Jacob … Continue reading "Sermon for July 12, 2020" Read the article
Sermon for July 5, 2020 Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwMD0FBSwRM Program Transcript Psalm 45:10-17 • Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67 • Romans 7:15-25a • Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 This week’s theme is Discerning God’s provision and salvation. Genesis recounts the story of Abraham’s servant trusting the Lord … Continue reading "Sermon for July 5, 2020" Read the article
GCI Creative Community Best Practices One opportunity we have during this pandemic is to reflect Christ’s love for the world and make decisions with our neighbors in mind. Here are some Best Practices shared in our GCI Creative Community Facebook Page for being the church during these novel circumstances. We hope to share best practices … Continue reading "GCI Creative Community Best Practices" Read the article
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. John 13:34-35 By Elizabeth Mullins, GC Hickory Love Avenue Champion Anthony and I … Continue reading "The Gift of Decentering" Read the article
Whether worship is individual, collective, or in our GCI Worship Calendar, it’s all focused on one thing—Jesus. By Hector Barrero, Pastor Bogota, Columbia “Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude … Continue reading "The Focus of Our Worship" Read the article
By Charlotte Rakestraw, GCI Social Media and Graphics Coordinator For almost two years, we have been emphasizing the three Avenues of our Team-Based, Pastor-Led ministry at Grace Communion International. The Love Avenue embodies external outreach; the Faith Avenue encompasses our internal life groups; the Hope Avenue focuses on gathering together as a church through worship … Continue reading "Hope In Three Movements" Read the article
