Many of us around the world have been quarantined in our homes due to Covid-19. We are craving relationship, getting together with family and friends, sharing meals—hospitality. Now is the time to prepare to share this gift with others. By Bob Regazzoli, Pastor, Australia During the recent bushfires in Australia, we heard that some people … Continue reading "The Gift of Hospitality" Read the article
Crafting A Digital Worship Service w/ Joe Brannen Video unavailable (video not checked). Download/Subscribe Download Audio RSS Feed Apple Podcast Google Podcast Spotify Stitcher Program Transcript + In this episode, host Anthony Mullins, interviews Joe Brannen who pastors GCI congregation in Surrey Hills, OK. Together they discuss the challenges and opportunities of crafting a digital … Continue reading "Crafting A Digital Worship Service w/ Joe Brannen" Read the article
I asked Charles Taylor, GCI Pastor in Miramar, Florida, to take this column and share notes from a sermon he gave on racial injustice. The point of his sermon was that in the midst of the real suffering and deep pain of racial injustice, we hold to the truth that God is real and he … Continue reading "Know Justice Know Peace — Know Jesus Know Peace" Read the article
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 Thumbnail 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 … Continue reading "Sermon for July 26, 2020" Read the article
Sermon for July 19, 2020 Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Thumbnail 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 … Continue reading "Sermon for July 19, 2020" Read the article
Sermon for July 12, 2020 Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Thumbnail 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 … Continue reading "Sermon for July 12, 2020" Read the article
Sermon for July 5, 2020 Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Thumbnail 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 … 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
