Relationships, teachability and investment are three more measurables for a healthy church. By Danny Zachariah, Regional Director, India-subcontinent and church pastor Hyderabad, India Occasionally on a morning walk, I cross paths with a neighbour, a retired Air Force officer. Knowing that I pastor a church, he never forgets to ask me, “Is your church growing?” … Continue reading "More Measurables for a Healthy Church?" Read the article
A personal story about the benefit of being in a small group. By David Howe, Pastor, Fort Wayne, IN A light snow was just beginning to fall as winter was moving into our state of Indiana. It was 6:30 pm and I pulled into the driveway of a friend. There were several other cars already … Continue reading "Introduction to Our Connect Group" Read the article
The Apprenticeship Square and cascading the Healthy Church vision By: Aron and Joyce Tolentino, Pastors, Metro Manila, Philippines Restrictions on physical gatherings due to the pandemic have given rise to unique opportunities for virtual training and equipping. The process of cascading and pursuing the vision of Healthy Church has continued for us in the past … Continue reading "Building Your Avenue Teams" Read the article
The advent symbols are full of significance relating to the Christmas season. Many GCI congregations celebrate Advent by having an Advent wreath on a table in the front of the sanctuary. The wreath encircles three purple (or blue) candles and one rose (or pink) candle. There is a white candle in the middle of the … Continue reading "Advent Symbols and Readings" Read the article
Advent, which means “coming” – or from the Latin “to come to” – not only illustrates the biblical teaching of trusting in God and waiting for a fulfillment of his promises, but it also offsets the commercial hype and focus of Christmas that is usually not focused on Jesus. I believe all of us would … Continue reading "Advent: The Dark and the Light, the Origin and the Destiny" Read the article
