Archive

Click on the image below to download a listing of GCI-related topics to pray about each da ...

This article from GCI-USA Regional Pastor Randy Bloom continues our series on Worldview Co ...

The pastoral leaders of GC Hickory (GCI's congregation in Hickory, NC) recently sat down w ...

This article is from Santiago Lange, GCI elder in Germany. When the word stewardship is ...

As we continue exploring key elements of Healthy Church, we come to the receiving of offer ...

Scripture readings for today: 1 Sam. 2:18-20, 26 • Ps. 148 • Col. 3:12-17 • Luke 2:41-52 ...

Note to preacher: This sermon is for a Christmas Eve or Christmas Day worship service. A S ...

Scripture readings for today: Micah 5:2-5 • Ps. 80:1-7 • Heb. 10:5-10 • Luke 1:39-55) Do ...

Scripture readings for today: Zeph. 3:14-20 • Isa. 12:2-6 • Phil. 4:4-7 • Luke 3:7-18 Ag ...

Scripture readings for today: Mal. 3:1-4 • Luke 1:68-79 • Phil. 1:3-11 • Luke 3:1-6 Part ...

Scripture readings for today: Jer. 33:14-16 • Ps. 25:1-10 • 1 Thess. 3:9-13 • Luke 21:25- ...

In this issue we introduce new preaching resources and provide articles on stewardship, ev ...

Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders, Greg and Susan Williams October was a whirlwind ...

Here is the Prayer Guide for October (click on the image to download): ...

The next Christian worship year (Year C in the Revised Common Lectionary) stretches from D ...

Note on today's liturgy: November 25, 2018 is Christ the King (or Reign of Christ) Sunday. ...

This article is by GCI-Germany Elder Santiago Lange. Santiago Lange Liturgy is an i ...

This article from Ted Johnston looks at the transformative power that a gospel-shaped litu ...

Kid's Korner this month is from GCI Equipper Editor Ted Johnston. Start children off o ...

With Advent and the start of a new year of ministry (worship and witness) at hand, this is ...

This article from Charles Fleming continues our series exploring Worldview Conversion and ...

Last month we defined a healthy leadership team as a R.E.A.L. team---one that is relationa ...

Dear Congregational Leaders: Greg Williams I'm not easily disheartened by setbacks, ...

Scripture Readings: 1 Sam. 1:4-20; Ps. 16; Hebrews 10:11-25; Mark 13:1-8 Sermon by Ted ...

Scripture Readings: 1 Kings 17:8-16; Ps. 146; Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44 Sermon by ...

Note on today’s liturgy: November 1 in the Western Christian liturgical calendar is All Sa ...

Kid's Korner this month is from Lance McKinnon. Start children off on the way they sho ...

Scripture Readings: Job 42:1-6, 10-17; Ps. 34:1-8, 19-22; Heb. 7:223-28; Mark 10:46-52 ...

Scripture Readings: Isa. 53:4-12; Ps. 91:9-16; Heb. 5:1-10; Mark 10:35-45 Sermon by M ...

Here is the Prayer Guide for September (click on the image to download): ...

Grace Communion Seminary President Gary Deddo continues the series started last month, now ...

GCI Caribbean Nations Mission Developer Charles Fleming continues the series begun last mo ...

Here from the GCI Ministry Toolbox is an infographic that shows how to use a connection ca ...

A vital aspect of realizing our vision for Healthy Church is having in place what we call  ...

Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders, Greg and Susan Williams I've been emphasizing ou ...

Scripture Readings: Job 23:1-8, 16-17; Ps. 90:12-17; Heb. 4:12-16; Mark 10:17-31 Sermo ...

This issue addresses both Healthy Church and Worldview Conversion, with articles on mentor ...

Scripture Readings: Gen. 2:18-24; Ps. 8; Heb. 1:1-4; 2:5-12; Mark 10:2-16 Sermon by La ...

Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders: Greg Williams Because we humans are “prone to wa ...

Here is the Prayer Guide for August (click on the image to download): ...

This issue of GCI Equipper begins two new series of articles exploring the important topic ...

Scripture Readings: Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22; Ps. 124; James 5:13-20; Mark 9:38-50 ...

Scripture Readings: Prov. 31:10-11; Ps. 54; James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a; Mark 9:30-37 Sermon ...

Scripture Readings: Prov. 1:20-23; Ps. 116:1-9; James 3:1-12; Mark 8:27-38 Sermon by L ...

Scripture Readings: Isa. 35:4-7; Ps. 146; James 2:1-13, 14-17; Mark 7:24-37 Sermon by ...

Scripture Readings: Deut. 4:1-2, 6-9; Ps. 15; James 1:17-27; Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 ...

Kid's Korner this month is from Georgia McKinnon. Start children off on the way they s ...

In recent travels visiting GCI conferences and congregations around the world, I've been a ...

This article from GCI Publications Editor Ted Johnston begins a series here in GCI Equippe ...

By Gary Deddo, President, Grace Communion Seminary Sadly, some Christians embrace the n ...

By Rick Shallenberger, GCI-USA Regional Pastor This is number 9 in Rick's series on leade ...

This issue looks at challenges church leaders face at church and in their personal lives. ...

Here is the Prayer Guide for July (click on the image to enlarge): ...

Kid's Korner this month is from Lance McKinnon. Start children off on the way they sho ...

Scripture Readings: 1 Kings 8:22-30, 41-43; Ps. 34:15-22; Eph.6:10-20; John 6:56-69 Se ...

Scripture Readings: 1 Kings 2:1-12; 3:3-14; Ps. 34:9-14; Eph. 5:15-20; John 6:51-58 Se ...

Scripture Readings: 2 Sam.18:5-9, 15, 31-33; Ps. 34:1-8; Eph. 4:25-5:2; John 6:35, 41-51 ...

Scripture Readings: 2 Sam. 11:26-12:13a; Ps. 78:23-29; Eph. 4:1-16; John 6:24-35 Serm ...

Dear ministers of our Lord, Jesus Christ: Greg Williams If you've visited England a ...

Scripture readings: 2 Kings 4:42-44; Ps. 145:10-18; Eph. 3:14-21; John 6:1-21 Sermon b ...

This article is from Santiago Lange, GCI pastor in Germany. Controversy concerning how ...

Scripture readings: 2 Samuel 7:11-14a; Ps. 89:20-37; Eph. 2:11-22; Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 ...

Scripture readings: 2 Sam. 6:1-5, 12b-19; Ps. 85:8-13; Eph. 1:3-14; Mark 6:14-29 Sermo ...

Click on the image below to download this month's Prayer Guide.   ...

Kid's Korner this month is from Georgia McKinnon, a mom and children's minister who serves ...

This issue explores several aspects of our journey with Jesus in articles from Greg Willia ...

Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders, Greg and Susan Williams We all face seasons of c ...

Scripture readings: 2 Sam. 5:1-5, 9-10; Ps. 123; 2 Cor. 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-13 Sermon by ...

Scripture readings: 2 Sam. 1:1, 17-27; Wisdom 1:13-15 (NRSV); Wisdom 2:23-24 (NRSV); L ...

Click on the image below to download this month's Prayer Guide. ...

Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders, Greg and Susan Williams Thanks for your prayers! ...

By Rick Shallenberger, GCI-USA Regional Pastor This is number 8 in Rick's series on leade ...

This article is by Santiago Lange, one of GCI's pastors in Germany. (public domain via ...

This month's Kid's Korner is from Equipper Editor Ted Johnston. Start children off on ...

Scripture Readings: 1 Sam. 17:32-49; Ps. 9:9-20; 2 Cor. 6:1-13; Mark 4:35-41 Sermon by ...

In this issue, Greg Williams explores the benefits of GCI's Home Office relocation. You'll ...

Scripture Readings: 1 Sam.15:34-6:13; Ps. 92:1-4, 12-15; 2 Cor. 5:6-17; Mark 4:26-34 ...

Scripture Readings: Gen. 3:8-15; Ps. 130; 2 Cor. 4:13-5:1; Mark 3:20-35 Sermon by Mich ...

Scripture Readings: Deut. 5:12-15; Ps. 139:1-6, 13-18; 2 Cor. 4:5-12; Mark 2:23-3:6 S ...

Scripture readings: Isa. 6:1-8; Ps. 29; Rom. 8:12-17; John 3:1-17 Sermon by Sheila Grah ...

This article is from Equipper Editor, Ted Johnston. Ted Johnston Lead like the apos ...

Scripture readings: Acts 2:1-21; Ps. 104:24-35; Rom. 8:22-27; John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 ...

Scripture readings: Acts 1:1-11; Ps. 47; Eph. 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53 Sermon by Lance M ...

This article is from Grant Forsyth, GCI Pastor in Kenockee, Michigan.  Grant and Kathy ...

This Kids Korner is from GCI pastor Lance McKinnon. Start children off on the way they ...

Scripture readings: Acts 10:44-48; Ps. 98; 1 John 5:1-6; John 15:9-17 Sermon by Marti ...

Dear pastors of churches and facilitators of fellowship groups, Greg and Susan William ...

GCI is committed to giving its leaders high support and high challenge. This issue of GCI ...

Here from Cathy Deddo is part 2 of her two-part essay on the Christian life, based on mate ...

Scripture readings: Acts 8:26-40; Ps. 22:25-31; 1 John 4:7-21; John 15:1-8 Sermon by C ...

This issue of Kid’s Korner is from long-time children’s minister Georgia McKinnon who rece ...

Scripture readings: Acts 4:5-12; Ps. 23; 1 John 3:16-24; John 10:11-18 Sermon by Sheil ...

Throughout Holy Week (March 25 through April 1 this year) we will remember the events that ...

Scripture readings: Acts 3:12-19; Ps. 4; 1 John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36b-48 Sermon by Linda ...

The lead-in to the start of a church service is an opportunity for a congregation to do se ...

Scripture readings: Acts 4:32-35; Ps. 133; 1 John 1:1-2:2; John 20:19-31 Sermon by Ma ...

Scripture readings: Acts 10:34-43; Ps. 118:1-2,14-24; 1 Cor. 15:1-11; John 20:1-18 Ser ...

Here are resources that help preachers grow in the categories noted. General issues ...

This issue of Equipper examines the craft of preaching, concludes Cathy Deddo's essay, and ...

This article is from GCI Equipper editor, Ted Johnston. Ted Johnston A challenge fa ...

This article is from Dr. Dan Rogers who teaches a course in preaching at Grace Communion S ...

Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders, Greg and Susan Williams This issue of GCI Equipp ...

Scripture readings: Isa.52:13-15, 52:1-12; Ps. 22; Heb.10:16-25; John 18:1-40, 19:1-42 ...

Scripture readings: Ex. 12:1-4, 5-14; Ps. 116:1-2, 12-19; 1 Cor. 11:23-26; John 13:1-17, ...

Scripture readings: Isa. 7:10-14; Ps. 118:1-2, 19-29; Heb. 10:4-10; John 12:12-16 Serm ...

By Ted Johnston, CAD Publications Editor Ted Johnston Given this month's theme of l ...

Scripture readings: Jer. 31:31-34; Ps. 51:1-12; Heb. 5:5-10; John 12:20-33 Sermon by T ...

Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders, Greg and Susan Williams In 2018, our theme for G ...

This issue of GCI Equipper focuses on ways church leaders and leadership teams can, throug ...

By Lance McKinnon Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are ...

By Greg Williams, CAD Director Whether it's a team in GCI's Home Office, or the leaders ...

Scripture readings: Num. 21:4-9; Ps. 107:1-3, 17-22; Eph. 2:1-10; John 3:14-21 Sermon ...

By Rick Shallenberger, GCI-USA Regional Pastor This is number 7 in Rick's series on leade ...

Scripture readings: Ex. 20:1-17; Ps. 19; 1 Cor. 1:18-25; John 2:13-22 Sermon by Marti ...

Scripture readings: Gen. 17:1-7, 15-16; Ps. 22:23-31; Rom. 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-38 (or Mark ...

Dear Fellow Workers, Greg and Susan Williams Hard to believe, but 2018 is here! For ...

By Rick Shallenberger (Regional Pastor and GCI Equipper writer) This is part 6 of a serie ...

Scripture readings: Gen. 9:8-17; Ps. 25:1-10; 1 Pet. 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15 Sermon by Te ...

Scripture readings: 2 Kings 2:1-12; Ps. 50:1-6; 2 Cor. 4:3-6; Mark 9:2-9 Sermon for T ...

This first issue of GCI Equipper in 2018 looks forward to a year of transitions in GCI---b ...

By Pastor Lance McKinnon Start children off on the way they should go, and even when t ...

Scripture readings: Isa.40:21-31; Ps. 147:1-11, 20c; 1 Cor. 9:16-23; Mark 1:29-39 Serm ...

Scripture readings: Deut. 18:15-20; Ps. 111:1-10; 1 Cor. 8:1-13; Mark 1:21-28 Sermon ...

This December issue of GCI Equipper (articles and sermons linked below) looks back at our ...

Here from Cathy Deddo is part 1 of a 2-part essay looking at the Christian life. The essay ...

Dear Ministers of Christ, Greg and Susan Williams Hard to believe, but 2017 is near ...

Scripture readings: Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Ps. 62:5-12; 1 Cor. 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20 Sermon ...

Scripture readings: 1 Sam. 3:1-10, 11-20; Ps.139:1-6, 13-18 1 Cor. 6:12-20; John 1:43-51 ...

This Kids Korner is from GCI Pastor Lance McKinnon. Teach children how they should liv ...

Scripture readings: Gen. 1:1-5; Ps. 29:1-11; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1:4-11 Sermon by Sheil ...

This article from GCI-USA Regional Pastor and Equipper writer and feature editor Rick Shal ...

Scripture readings: Isa. 61:10-11; 62:1-3; Ps. 148; Gal. 4:4-7; Luke 2:22-40 Sermon b ...

Dear ministers of Jesus: Greg and Susan Williams This issue of Equipper focuses on ...

Scripture readings: 2 Sam. 7:1-11, 16; Luke 1:46-55; Rom. 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-28 Serm ...

This November issue of "Equipper" (articles and sermons linked below) is focused on helpin ...

This Kids Korner is from GenMin co-founder and Equipper editor Ted Johnston. This article ...

Scripture readings: Isa. 61:1-4, 8:11; Ps. 126 1 Thess. 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28 Ser ...

Scripture readings: Isa. 40:1-11; Ps. 85:1-2, 8-13 2 Pet. 3:8-15a; Mark 1:1-8 Sermon ...

Scripture readings: Isa. 64:1-9; Ps. 80:1-7, 17-19 1 Cor. 1:3-9; Mark 13:24-37 Sermon ...

Scripture readings: Ezek. 34:11-16, 20-24; Ps. 100 Eph.1:15-23; Matt.25:31-46 Sermon ...

This sermon is for Thanksgiving Day (November 23). It could also be used for a pre- or pos ...

Scripture readings: Judges 4:1-7 and Ps. 123 (or Zeph.1:7, 12-18 and Ps. 90:1-12) 1 Thes ...

Dear ministers of Jesus, Greg and Susan Williams At our recent Denominational Confe ...

Here is part 5, which concludes the essay Clarifying Our Theological Vision by Gary Deddo, ...

This Kids Korner is from GenMin national coordinator Jeff Broadnax. This month, as we s ...

Scripture readings: Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25; Ps. 78:1-7; 1 Thess. 4:13-18; Matt. 25:1-13 ...

Scripture readings: Joshua 3:7-17 and Ps. 107:1-7, 33-37 (or Micah 3:5-12 and Ps. 43) 1 ...

In the October issue of "Equipper" (articles and sermons linked below) we continue our cel ...

Scripture readings: Deut. 34:1-12 and Ps. 90:1-6,13-17 (or Lev. 19:1-2, 15-18 and Psalm ...

This issue of Kid’s Korner is from Jeffrey Broadnax, National Coordinator for GCI Generati ...

Scripture readings: Ex. 33:12-23 and Ps. 99 (or Isa. 45:1-7 and Ps. 96:1-13) 1 Thess. ...

This issue of "Equipper" celebrates GCI's transformation, which is leading us to more acti ...

Dear Brothers and Sisters in ministry, Greg and Susan Williams I know we're all pra ...

Scripture readings: Ex.32:1-14 and Ps. 106:1-6, 19-23 (or Isa. 25:1-9 and Ps. 23) Phil ...

This article is from Josh McDonald, lead pastor of GCI's congregation in Indianapolis, IN. ...

Scripture readings: Ex. 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20 and Ps. 19 (or Isa. 5:1-7 and Ps. 80:7-15) ...

Scripture readings: Ex. 17:1-7 and Ps. 78:1-4,12-16 (or Ezek.18:1-4, 25-32 and Ps. 25:1 ...

Due to GCI's Denominational Conference this month, this issue of "Equipper" has limited co ...

Scripture readings: Ex.16:2-15 and Ps. 105:1-6, 37-45 (or Jonah 3:10-4:11 and Ps. 145:1- ...

Teach children how they should live, and they will remember it all their lives. (Proverbs ...

Scripture Readings: Ex. 14:19-31 and Ps. 114 (or Gen. 50:15-21 and Ps.103:1-7, 8-13) Rom. ...

Scripture readings: Ex. 12:1-14 and Ps. 149 (or Ezek. 33:7-11 and Ps. 119:33-40) Rom ...

Scripture readings: Ex. 3:1-15 and Ps. 105:1-6, 23-26, 45b; (or Jer.15:15-21 and Ps. 26: ...

Here is part 4 of an essay titled Clarifying Our Theological Vision by Gary Deddo, with an ...

Scripture readings: Ex. 1:8-2:10 and Ps. 124 (or Isa. 51:1-6 and Ps. 138) Rom. 12:1-8; ...

Rick and Cheryl Shallenberger This article is from GCI-USA Regional Pastor and Equippe ...

Scripture Readings: Gen. 45:1-15 and Ps. 133 (or Isa. 56:1, 6-8 and Ps. 67) Rom. 11:1- ...

Scripture readings: Gen. 37:14, 12-28 (or 1 Kings 19:9-18; Ps. 85:8-13) Rom. 10:5-15; Ma ...

Looking forward to our "family reunion" in Orlando in August, the July issue of "Equipper" ...

This issue of Kid's Korner is from Jeffrey Broadnax who pastors GCI congregations in Ohio ...

Scripture readings: Gen. 32:22-31 and Ps. 17:1-7, 15 (or Isa. 55:1-5 and Ps. 145:8-9, 14 ...

Dear pastors and ministry leaders: Greg and Susan Williams As I travel in my respon ...

Here is part 3 of an essay titled Clarifying Our Theological Vision by Gary Deddo, with an ...

Scripture readings: Gen. 29:15-28 and Ps. 105:1-11, 45b or 1 Kings 3:5-12 and Ps. 119:129 ...

Scripture readings: Gen. 28:10-19a and Ps. 139:1-12, 23-24 or Isa. 44:6-8 and Ps. 86:11- ...

Parents and others who minister to children have the challenging responsibility and privil ...

Scripture readings: Gen. 25:19-34 and Ps. 119:105-112 or Isa. 55:10-13 and Ps. 65:9-13; ...

The June issue of "Equipper" (articles and sermons linked below) continues our 2017 focus ...

This article is from GCI-USA Regional Pastor and Equipper Feature Editor, Rick Shallenberg ...

Scripture readings: Gen. 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67 and Ps. 45:10-17 (or Song 2:8-13) or Zech ...

Scripture readings: Gen. 22:1-14 and Ps. 13:1-6 or Jer. 28:5-9 and Ps. 89:1-4, 15-18; Ro ...

Dear pastors and ministry leaders: We each have unique "wiring" (personality). One of t ...

Scripture readings: Gen. 21:8-21 and Ps. 86:1-10, 16-17 or Jer. 20:7-13 and Ps. 69:7-10, ...

Scripture readings: Gen. 18:1-15 and Ps. 116:1-2, 12-19 or Ex. 19:2-8 and Ps. 100:1-5; R ...

Scripture readings: Gen. 1:1-2:4; Ps. 8:1-9; 2 Cor. 13:11-14; Matt. 28:16-20 REJOICING I ...

Here is the May "Equipper"---it continues our 2017 focus on renewal by looking at pastoral ...

Here is part 2 of an essay titled Clarifying Our Theological Vision by Gary Deddo, with an ...

Trinity Sunday (June 11) is a great time to teach kids about the Trinity. But how to do so ...

Scripture readings: Num. 11:24-30; Psalm 104:24-35; Acts 2:1-21; John 20:19-23 PENTECOST ...

Scripture readings: Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47:1-9 or Psalm 93:1-5; Eph. 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-5 ...

Dear pastors and ministry leaders: One of the most frustrating things in any job is not ...

In the article below, GCI-USA Publications Editor Ted Johnston suggests ways to use the Re ...

This article is from GCI-USA Regional Pastor Randy Bloom. A current big push in exercis ...

GCI provides many resources to help its members and others understand GCI's incarnational ...

Sermon for May 21 (Sixth Sunday of Easter) Scripture readings: Acts 17:22-31; Psalm 66:8 ...

Here is part 1 of an essay titled Clarifying Our Theological Vision by Gary Deddo, with an ...

This is the introduction to Clarifying Our Theological Vision, an essay by Gary Deddo, wi ...

Sermon for May 14, 2017 (fifth Sunday of Easter) Scripture readings: Acts 7:55-60; Psalm ...

Theological renewal is the theme for the April Equipper--you'll find the articles and serm ...

Dear pastors and ministry leaders: Greg and Susan Williams When it comes to renewal ...

Children's Ministry magazine recently published a helpful article with seven child-ori ...

Sermon for May 7, 2017 (fourth Sunday of Easter) Scripture readings: Acts 2:42-47; Psalm ...

Sermon for April 30, 2017 (third Sunday of Easter) Scripture readings: Acts 2:14, 36-41; ...

Sermon for April 23, 2017 (second Sunday of Easter) Scripture readings: Acts 2:14, 22-32 ...

Teach children how they should live, and they will remember it all their lives. (Proverbs ...

A significant aspect of our renewal as congregations is developing "healthy habits" relate ...

In order for a congregation to participate actively in what Christ is doing in the communi ...

Through the articles and sermons linked below, the March Equipper addresses various issues ...

Sermon for April 16, 2017 (Easter) Scripture readings: Acts 10:34-43 or Jer. 31:1-6; Psa ...

Sermon for April 13, 2017 (Maundy Thursday) Scripture readings: Ex. 12:1-4, 11-14; Psalm ...

Sermon for April 9, 2017 (sixth Sunday in Lent---Palm/Passion Sunday) Scripture readings ...

Sermon for April 2, 2017 (fifth Sunday in Lent) Scripture readings: Ezek. 37:1-14, Psa. ...

Dear pastors and ministry leaders: Greg and Susan Williams LifeWay Resources Presid ...

Sermon for March 26, 2017 (fourth Sunday in Lent) Scripture readings: 1 Sam. 16:1-13, Ps ...

Sermon for March 19, 2017 (third Sunday in Lent) Scripture readings: Ex. 17:1-7, Psa. 95 ...

Below are links to inexpensive or free resources that address key aspects of congregationa ...

Through the five articles linked below, this month's Equipper addresses leadership develop ...

Teach children how they should live, and they will remember it all their lives. (Proverbs ...

In keeping with our commitment to equip pastors and others for preaching the Revised Commo ...

This article is from Rick Shallenberger, a GCI-USA regional pastor and a contributing edit ...

Dear fellow pastors and leaders, Our theme this issue is congregational leadership. Tho ...

This article is by Rick Shallenberger, who serves as a U.S. regional pastor and a contribu ...

Teach children how they should live, and they will remember it all their lives. (Proverbs ...

Happy New Year! Through the five articles linked below, this month's Equipper addresses so ...

Rather than providing just one sermon this month, we're providing five! Going forward, we ...

This article is from Michelle Fleming, who recently moved to Southern California from Flor ...

Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders, Happy New Year! I pray that the year ahead will be f ...

The December Equipper (with the five articles linked below) focuses on helping us understa ...

Teach children how they should live, and they will remember it all their lives. (Proverbs ...

Dear minister of Christ, I hope you enjoyed the theme of Renewal at our 2016 US Regiona ...

One of the areas where the Spirit is renewing GCI's understanding and ministry practice is ...

What difference does GCI's Incarnational, Trinitarian vision make in everyday ministry? Jo ...

This article is from Dr. Greg Williams, director of GCI-USA Church Administration and Deve ...

In this article, Heber Ticas, CMM's National Coordinator, discusses how the congregation h ...

Dear fellow ministers of Christ, Greg and Susan Williams In my many travels with De ...

Childrens mininstries have the responsibility (and wonderful opportunity) to teach childre ...

In the Western-Christian tradition, Advent and Christmas celebrate the coming (advent) of ...

Below are links to the five articles in the November Equipper, which offers resources to h ...

Lance and Georgia McKinnon This sermon summary is from GCI-USA Pastor Lance McKinnon. ...

Teach children how they should live, and they will remember it all their lives. (Proverbs ...

This month, instead of a written sermon summary, we're posting a video of a teaching that ...

Dear pastors and ministry leaders: Greg and Susan Williams October is Clergy Apprec ...

As we participate with Christ in developing leaders in our congregations, it's important t ...

Below are links to the seven articles in the October issue of Equipper, which focuses on d ...

Heber Ticas, GCI's national coordinator of Church Multiplication Ministries, offers advice ...

Regional pastor Paul David (PD) Kurts tells the story of his experience in developing a ne ...

Regional pastor Michael Rasmussen draws from his personal experience to share an effective ...

In a sermon titled "Is God an Ax Murderer?, Pastor Lance McKinnon looks at Jesus' well-kno ...

Just about every parent or grandparent with young children or grandchildren knows about th ...

Dear fellow ministers of Christ, Greg and Susan Williams For the first 14 years of ...

Below are the five articles in the September issue of Equipper, which focuses on conductin ...

Lee Berger, pastor of GCI's Longview, TX, congregation, shares what he has learned about f ...

Equipper editor Ted Johnston shares a video that demonstrates a discussion-based Fellowshi ...

This article is from GCI Pastor David Howe, an experienced life coach. David Howe Wha ...

This month we're providing a series of sermons with the overall title, Celebrate the Grip. ...

By Susi Albrecht and Nancy Akers Teach children how they should live, and they will re ...

Dear pastors and ministry leaders, Greg and Susan Williams I'm an old athlete! In h ...

Below are the five articles in the August Equipper. The focus this issue is on coaching--- ...

GCI provides its interns with a ministry coach. We asked three of them to comment on what ...

In the June Equipper we began looking at the theme of stewardship with a focus on generosi ...

by Susi Albrecht and Nancy Akers Teach children how they should live, and they will re ...

Here is a sermon from Equipper editor and Regional Pastor Ted Johnston. It's based on the ...

by Pastor Tim Sitterley Linda and Tim Sitterley You've probably had occasions when ...

by Pastor Sam Butler Sam and Denise Butler Fundraising---it was the last thing I wa ...

Dear pastors and ministry leaders: Greg and Susan Williams I have significant exper ...

This article is from Paul David (PD) Kurts, regional pastor of GCI's Mid-Atlantic Region. ...

Dear pastors and ministry leaders: Greg and Susan Williams My father was an apple g ...

This month's Equipper (see the five articles linked below) focuses on our calling to follo ...

This sermon summary is from Ted Johnston, Equipper editor. It addresses the theme of this ...

by Susi Albrecht and Nancy Akers Teach children how they should live, and they will re ...

This article is from CAD team member Randy Bloom. Randy serves as the Regional Pastor of t ...

Here are reports from GCI churches in Texas, Ohio and Florida that are rebuilding. All thr ...

by Susi Albrecht and Nancy Akers Teach children how they should live, and they will re ...

This month's Equipper focuses on how we may participate with God in what he is doing to re ...

Here is a summary of a sermon from Brian Carlisle, lead pastor at Living Hope Christian Fe ...

Many of our smallest congregations are trying new ways to join Jesus in reaching out to ne ...

Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders, Greg and Susan Williams Rebuilding GCI is the th ...

by Susi Albrecht and Nancy Akers Teach children how they should live, and they will re ...

This article is from Janet Morrison who directs Great Commission Trips, one of GCI Generat ...

This article is from Fraser Henderson, one of the pastors in GCI's Ottawa, Canada, congreg ...

In this issue of Equipper we focus on joining Jesus in responding to the global refugee cr ...

In this article, Nova Musafiri, a refugee who settled in Canada, tells his story. I l ...

Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders: Greg and Susan Williams In 2014, nearly 60 milli ...

This article is from Regional Pastor Rick Shallenberger. Rick works with pastors and congr ...

This article is from Calvin Simon who pastors New Creation Community Church, GCI's congreg ...

Here is the summary of a sermon for Easter Sunday written by pastor Lance McKinnon (Revise ...

The March Equipper focuses on what the Spirit is doing to bring renewal to our churches. T ...

This article is from Heber Ticas, senior pastor at Comunión De Gracia, GCI's Sun Valley, C ...

Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders: Greg and Susan Williams I hope you like the new ...

This article is from pastor Sam Butler. Sam and Denise Butler Several months ago I ...

This article is from regional pastor Randy Bloom. Randy and Debbie Bloom In GCI we ...

Here is the summary of a sermon for Palm Sunday written by pastor Lance McKinnon (Revised ...

The February Equipper focuses on renewal in our smallest congregations (we call them fello ...

Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders: Greg and Susan Williams During our 2015 end-of-y ...

Recently, Greg Williams emailed all GCI-USA primary pastoral leaders to notify them that C ...

Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders, I’m excited about 2016, in part because I recently r ...