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
The Struggle Bus w/ Greg Williams 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/GR0001-GregWilliams-StruggleBus.mp3 Program Transcript The Struggle Bus with Greg Williams Listen in as host, Anthony Mullins and guest, Greg Williams, unpack these lectionary passages: Romans … Continue reading "Gospel Reverb – The Struggle Bus w/ Greg Williams" Read the article
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 Thumbnail 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 … Continue reading "Sermon for June 21, 2020" Read the article
Sermon for June 14, 2020 Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Thumbnail 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 … Continue reading "Sermon for June 14, 2020" Read the article
Sermon for June 7, 2020—Trinity Sunday Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Thumbnail 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 … Continue reading "Sermon for June 7, 2020—Trinity Sunday" Read the article
