Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikNt2vpvdho Program Transcript Ascension Sunday There is a moment that echoes through eternity, a moment when the servant became the sovereign, the humble rose to the throne. Welcome to this sacred celebration of … Continue reading "Sermon for May 12, 2024 — Ascension Sunday" Read the article
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Welcome to this week’s episode, a special rerun from our Speaking of Life archive. We hope you find its timeless message as meaningful today as it was when it was first shared. Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion … Continue reading "Sermon for May 5, 2024 – Sixth Sunday in Easter" Read the article
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The ministry of the Love Avenue is to WITNESS—to witness is a relational, incarnational, active, missional proclamation and demonstration of the good news of Jesus. Getting to know our neighbors—mapping our neighborhood—is a critical function of the Love Avenue. Afterall, how can we love those we do not know or be neighbors to those we … Continue reading "Church Hack: Love Avenue Practices" Read the article
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Are we willing to become children in order to reach children for Jesus? By Dishon Mills, Pastor, Charlotte, NC In the book of 1 Corinthians, Paul made one of the most beautiful and challenging statements about mission in Scripture. He wrote: Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself a … Continue reading "Welcoming Young People" Read the article
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All three Avenues can and should be involved in following up with Easter guests. By Jep Parcasio, Pastor, Philippines Easter Sunday is one of the most observed celebrations in the worship calendar aside from Christmas. Thus, it is important for local churches to be intentional in how we follow up with guests, especially in coordination with … Continue reading "Easter Guest Follow-Up" Read the article
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Easter Season is an invitation to reflect about how Jesus resurrects us to new life, lifts us to stand with him, and fills us with the Holy Spirit. By Afrika Afeni Mills, Faith Avenue Champion, GC Steele Creek, Charlotte, NC In this season, we focus on the resurrection and ascension of Jesus, and the manifestation … Continue reading "Take Off Your Grave Clothes" Read the article
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Jesus teaches us that both are necessary for healthy church. By Heber Ticas, Regional Director Some see discernment and strategy as two separate means to determining a course of action and almost treat discernment and strategy as enemies. Sometimes we move forward on discernment; sometimes we follow a specific strategy. But what if the Holy … Continue reading "Discernment and Strategy" Read the article
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The Ascension signaled the end of one ministry, and the beginning of another. The disciples had been through a lot; they had seen the good, the bad and the ugly of Jesus’ time on earth. They had seen many miracles – water into wine, healings, thousands fed from a boy’s lunch, demons exorcised, storms halted … Continue reading "Jesus’ New Ministry" Read the article
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Video unavailable (video not checked). Download/Subscribe Download Audio RSS Feed Apple Podcast Google Podcast Spotify Stitcher Podcast Addict Program Transcript + Listen to audio: https://cloud.gci.org/dl/GReverb/GR046-JonRitner-TheWeightofGlory.mp3 This month, our host, Anthony Mullins, welcomes Jon Ritner. Together they unpack the April 2024 sermon pericopes. After 20 years of pastoring in local communities, Jon is a coach and … Continue reading "Gospel Reverb – The Weight of Glory w/ Jon Ritner" Read the article
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Video unavailable (video not checked). Download/Subscribe Download Audio RSS Feed Apple Podcast Google Podcast Spotify Stitcher Program Transcript + Listen to audio: https://cloud.gci.org/dl/GCPod/GCPod63-HeberTicas-DiscernmentAndMapping3.mp3 In this episode, our host Cara Garrity and Heber Ticas, GCI Superintendent of Latin America, discuss how to support discernment and strategic planning for movement toward Healthy Church. “Know that you, … Continue reading "Discernment and Mapping Pt 3 w/ Heber Ticas" Read the article
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