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- April 2021
- Gospel Reverb - What a Rush! w/ Cherith Fee Nordling
What a Rush! w/ Cherith Fee Nordling ...
April 2021
- Discipleship through Mentoring w/ Dishon Mills
In this episode, host Anthony Mullins interviews Dishon Mills. Dishon is the newly appoint ...
April 2021
- Sermon for May 30, 2021—Trinity Sunday
Psalm 29:1-11 · Isaiah 6:1-8 · Romans 8:12-17 · John 3:1-17 The theme for this week is ...
April 2021
- Sermon for May 23, 2021 (Pentecost)
Psalm 104:24-34, 35b · Acts 2:1-21 · Romans 8:22-27 · John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 The theme ...
April 2021
- Sermon for May 16, 2021—Ascension Sunday
Psalm 1:1-6 · Acts 1:15-17, 21-26 · 1 John 5:9-13 · John 17:6-19 The theme for this wee ...
April 2021
- Sermon for May 9, 2021
Psalm 98:1-9 · Acts 10:44-48 · 1 John 5:1-6 · John 15:9-17 The theme for this week is t ...
April 2021
- Sermon for May 2, 2021
Psalm 22:25-31 · Acts 8:26-40 · 1 John 4:7-21 · John 15:1-8 The theme for this week is ...
April 2021
- Book Review – Gospel Fluency
Gospel Fluency: Speaking the Truths of Jesus into the Everyday Stuff of Life, by Jeff Vand ...
April 2021
- New Diploma Award for GCI Ministry Avenue Champions
Grace Communion Seminary, in partnership with Grace Communion International, is happy to a ...
April 2021
- What Mr. Peters Taught Me
What would youth ministry look like if we helped youth and young adults identify and use t ...
April 2021
- Jumpstarting Faith Avenue Teams
Aron and Joyce Tolentino, Pastor, Metro Manila, Philippines Sometimes, one of the most ...
April 2021
- Intergenerational Community Building
What creative opportunities might God be preparing for intergenerational community with yo ...
April 2021
- Ascension: He Is Risen, He Is Risen Indeed
By Bill Hall, National Director, Canada Every time I preach during our Easter service, ...
April 2021
- Team Based- Pastor Led Videos & Resource Page
GCI’s vision for Healthy Church is focused on healthy ministries and healthy leadership. T ...
April 2021
- Easter --- A Day and a Season
Easter is more than a memorial of the resurrection; it is a 50-day celebration focused on ...
April 2021
- March 2021
- Faith Avenue in the Philippines w/ Aron & Joyce Tolentino
In this episode, host Anthony Mullins interviews Aron & Joyce Tolentino. Aron is the L ...
March 2021
- Gospel Reverb - I Have Seen the Lord w/ Tim Sitterley
I Have Seen the Lord with Tim Sitterley Listen in as host, Anthony Mullins, and guest, ...
March 2021
- Sermon for April 25, 2021
Psalm 23:1-6 • Acts 4:5-12 • 1 John 3:16-24 • John 10:11-18 The theme this week is the ...
March 2021
- Sermon for April 18, 2021
Psalm 4:1-8 • Acts 3:12-19 • 1 John 3:1-7 • Luke 24:36b-48 This week’s theme is being w ...
March 2021
- Sermon for April 11, 2021
Psalm 133:1-3 • Acts 4:32-35 • I John 1:1-2:2 • John 20:19-31 The theme this week is th ...
March 2021
- Sermon for April 4, 2021
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 • Acts 10:34-43 • 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 • John 20:1-18 The theme t ...
March 2021
- Service for April 2—Good Friday
The Seven Last Statements This service is based on the Seven last statements Jesus ...
March 2021
- Church Hack: Social Media Schedule
Your church social media page creates a presence within your community and may be the firs ...
March 2021
- It’s Time to Talk About Trauma
An important step in helping youth deal with trauma is to be a listener like Jesus. ...
March 2021
- The Quiet Mystery of Holy Saturday
A reflection for Holy Saturday By Anthony Mullins, U.S. Regional Director, Southeast T ...
March 2021
- The Cross Before Me
A reflection for Good Friday By Tim Sitterley, U.S. West Regional Director. Many years ...
March 2021
- Palms and Colts
A reflection for Palm Sunday By Bill Hall, National Director, Canada Back in February ...
March 2021
- Big Sandy Avenue Champions
The Faith, Hope and Love champions are leaders I can trust to take responsibility for the ...
March 2021
- Discipleship: When Is Enough Enough?
The relational side of being and making disciples. By Anthony Mullins, U.S. Southeast Reg ...
March 2021
- New Connect Group Curriculum
On Being is a four-part interactive connect group curriculum, designed for ...
March 2021
- The Power of Belonging
A Faith Avenue Overview By Michelle Fleming, Media Director Belonging is a primal huma ...
March 2021
- God’s Great Saving Act
A triduum is a religious observance that lasts three days. The best-known example of this ...
March 2021
- February 2021
- Connect Groups w/ Heber Ticas
In this episode, host Anthony Mullins interviews Heber Ticas. Heber is a church planter an ...
February 2021
- Gospel Reverb - Extravagant Love w/ Charles Taylor
Extravagant Love with Charles Taylor Listen in as host, Anthony Mullins, and guest, Cha ...
February 2021
- Sermon for March 28, 2021
Psalm 31:9-16 • Isaiah 50:4-9 • Philippians 2:5-11 • Mark 14:1-15:47 The theme for this ...
February 2021
- Sermon for March 21, 2021
Psalm 51:1-12 • Jeremiah 31:31-34 • Hebrews 5:5-10 • John 12:20-33 This week’s theme is ...
February 2021
- Sermon for March 14, 2021
Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22 • Numbers 21:4-9 • Ephesians 2:1-10 • John 3:14-21 The theme for t ...
February 2021
- Sermon for March 7, 2021
Psalm 19:1-14 · Exodus 20:1-17 · 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 · John 2:13-22 The theme for thi ...
February 2021
- Contextualizing Jesus
Youth Vision Jesus was a master storyteller. He communicated profound truths using imag ...
February 2021
- The ABC’s of Healthy Mentoring
By Anthony Mullins, U.S. Southeast Regional Director ...
February 2021
- Faith Forward Mentoring
One of our GCI prayers is that every pastor and ministry leader is intentionally mentoring ...
February 2021
- Take Up Your Cross. What?
Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “Whoever wants to be my ...
February 2021
- The Tombs of Easter Preparation
By Cara Garrity, Development Coordinator Easter preparation is the 40-day (plus Sundays ...
February 2021
- An Easter Preparation Challenge
In a world full of social and political division, we are not called to take sides and thus ...
February 2021
- January 2021
- Faith Forward w/ Greg Williams
In this episode, host Anthony Mullins interviews Dr. Greg Williams. Greg is the President ...
January 2021
- Gospel Reverb - Listen to Him w/ Charles Fleming
Listen to Him with Charles Fleming Listen in as host, Anthony Mullins and guest, Charle ...
January 2021
- December 2020
- Sermon for February 28, 2021
Psalm 22:23-31 • Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 • Romans 4:13-25 • Mark 8:31-38 This week’s them ...
December 2020
- Sermon for Sunday, February 21, 2021 First Week of Easter Pr ...
Psalm 25:1-10 • Genesis 9:8-17 • 1 Peter 3:18-22 • Mark 1:9-15 The theme this week is t ...
December 2020
- Sermon for February 14, 2021 (Transfiguration Sunday)
Psalm 50:1-6 • 2 Kings 2:1-12 • 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 • Mark 9:2-9 This week’s theme is t ...
December 2020
- Sermon for February 7, 2021
Psalm 147:1-11, 20c • Isaiah 40:21-31 • 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 • Mark 1:29-39 The theme ...
December 2020
- Book: A Giant Step Forward
A Giant Step Forward: Toward an Emerging Culture of Liberation The next chapter of Grace ...
December 2020
- Children are the Now
The statement “children are the future” has become so common that it is a cliché. As someo ...
December 2020
- My Christmas Epiphany
“Go Tell It on the Mountain” is more than a song, it’s a reaction to good news. By Tim ...
December 2020
- The Need for Discipleship
The Faith avenue creates the most spaces for disciple-making environments. By Heber Tic ...
December 2020
- Epiphany: Who Was Jesus?
By Bill Hall, National Director, Canada Who is this Jesus? That’s a question that has e ...
December 2020
- Faith Avenue: Intentional Disciplemaking
The key focus of the Faith Avenue is to help people grow as disciples of Jesus. By Rand ...
December 2020
- Faith Forward
Jesus, having returned from the 40 days of temptation in the desert and beginning his publ ...
December 2020
- Crafting the Experience of First Time Guests w/ Elizabeth Mu ...
In this episode, host Anthony Mullins interviews Elizabeth Mullins, his wife, and the Love ...
December 2020
- Gospel Reverb - The Lord’s Renown w/ Sherwood Lingenfelter
The Lord’s Renown with Sherwood Lingenfelter Listen in as host, Anthony Mullins and She ...
December 2020
- Church Hacks 005 | The Benefits of PowerPoint
Also, check out these articles about PowerPoint Pointers and Worship Presentation Platform ...
December 2020
- Sermon for January 31, 2021
Psalm 111:1-10 • Deuteronomy 18:15-20 • 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 • Mark 1:21-28 The theme f ...
December 2020
- Sermon for January 24, 2021
Psalm 62:5-12 • Jonah 3:1-5, 10 • 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 • Mark 1:14-20 The theme this ...
December 2020
- Sermon for January 17, 2021
Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 • 1 Samuel 3:1-10, (11-20) • 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 • John 1:43-51 ...
December 2020
- Sermon for January 10, 2021
Psalm 29 • Genesis 1:1-5 • Acts 19:1-7 • Mark 1:4-11 The theme for this week is the voi ...
December 2020
- Sermon for January 3, 2021
Psalm 147:12-20 • Jeremiah 31:7-14 • Ephesians 1:3-14 • John 1:(1-9), 10-18 The theme f ...
December 2020
- A New Column: Youth Vision
A column dedicated to the adults who are actively participating in the discipleship of chi ...
December 2020
- A Child Is Born…For Us
By Bill Hall, GCI National Director, Canada It has been my custom as Canadian Director ...
December 2020
- Suggested Readings for the 12 Days of Christmas
The 12 days of Christmas is a good time to remind ourselves of the story of Jesus. ...
December 2020
- Christmas Presence
By Cara Garrity, GCI Development Coordinator It seems Christmas sneaks up on me almost ...
December 2020
- A New Birth
The birth of a child is not only exciting, it changes everything. I’ll never forget the e ...
December 2020
- October 2020
- Gospel Reverb - Favored One w/ Bill Winn
Favored One with Bill Winn Listen in as host, Anthony Mullins and guest, Bill Winn, unp ...
October 2020
- Hope Avenue Champion w/ George Strub
In this episode, host Anthony Mullins interviews George Strub, who serves as the Hope Aven ...
October 2020
- GCI Creative Community Christmas Ideas
GCI Creative Christmas Ideas As we approach Advent and Christmas many of our Hope A ...
October 2020
- Sermon for December 27, 2020
Psalm 148:1-14 • Isaiah 61:10–62:3 • Galatians 4:4-7 • Luke 2:22-40 The theme for this ...
October 2020
- Sermon for December 20, 2020
Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26 • 2 Samuel 7:1-11,16 • Romans 16:25-27 • Luke 1:26-38 The theme thi ...
October 2020
- Sermon for December 13, 2020
Psalm 126:1-6 • Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 • 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 • John 1:6-8, 19-28 Our t ...
October 2020
- Sermon for December 6, 2020
Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 • Isaiah 40:1-11 • 2 Peter 3:8-15a • Mark 1:1-8 This week’s theme is ...
October 2020
- GCI Church Hack: Types of Mentors
As all GCI churches are making efforts toward better church health, one key focus across a ...
October 2020
- GCI Church Hack: Avenue Job Descriptions
The impact of the pandemic has touched every area of our lives, including the life of the ...
October 2020
- PowerPoint Pointers
If you are using PowerPoint for your worship service, here are a number of tips to make th ...
October 2020
- Exalt, Encounter and Respond in Worship
Worship leaders have the blessing/responsibility to lead us in joining the heavenly hosts ...
October 2020
- “I Saw, I Heard, I Felt Jesus Today”
A healthy church worship service is centered around Jesus. He is the center of our gatheri ...
October 2020
- The Omega and the Alpha
November marks the end of one worship year with Christ the King Sunday, and the beginning ...
October 2020
- Gospel Reverb - Bonus: the first Sunday of Advent – Mighty t ...
Listen in as host, Anthony Mullins and guest, Ted Johnston, unpack the lectionary passages ...
October 2020
- Gospel Reverb - Labor of Love w/ Dishon Mills
Labor of Love with Dishon Mills Listen in as host, Anthony Mullins and guest, Dishon Mi ...
October 2020
- Crafting A Worship Service w/ Michelle Fleming
In this episode, host Anthony Mullins interviews Michelle Fleming who serves as the GCI Me ...
October 2020
- Sermon for November 29, 2020 Advent 1
Psalm 80-1-7, 17-19 • Isaiah 64:1-9 • 1 Corinthians 1: 3-9 • Mark 13:24-37 The theme th ...
October 2020
- Sermon for November 22, 2020
Psalm 100:1-5 • Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 • Ephesians 1:15-23 • Matthew 25:31-46 This wee ...
October 2020
- Sermon for November 15, 2020
Psalm 123:1-4 • Judges 4:1-7 • 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 • Matthew 25:14-30 The theme this ...
October 2020
- Sermon for November 8, 2020
Psalm 78:1-7 • Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 • 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 • Matthew 25:1-13 The th ...
October 2020
- Sermon for November 1, 2020
Psalm 107:1-7, 33-37 • Joshua 3:7-17 • 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13 • Matthew 23:1-12 The the ...
October 2020
- Sermon Pericopes for RCL Year B (2020-2021)
The revised common lectionary provides four scripture passages for each week of the year. ...
October 2020
- Worship Presentation Platforms
Helping you plan a good worship experience. By Tim Sitterley, US Regional Director, Wes ...
October 2020
- Churches Make a Difference
While we all acknowledge there is much to do as we "grow in grace and knowledge", it is go ...
October 2020
- Grace and Hope
As we end Ordinary Time and prepare ourselves for Advent, Christmas and Epiphany, it’s goo ...
October 2020
- His Light, His Life, His Love
We often talk of sharing the life and love of Jesus, but we are also called to share that ...
October 2020
- September 2020
- Worship Leading w/ Keysha Taylor
In this episode, host Anthony Mullins interviews Keysha Taylor, who serves in GCI’s congre ...
September 2020
- Gospel Reverb - Wake Up! w/ Timothy Brassell
Wake Up! with Timothy Brassell Listen in as host, Anthony Mullins and guest, Timothy Br ...
September 2020
- Sermon for October 25, 2020
Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17 • Deuteronomy 34:1-12 • 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 • Matthew 22:34-46 Th ...
September 2020
- Sermon for October 18, 2020
Psalm 99:1-9 • Exodus 33:12-23 • 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 • Matthew 22:15-22 This week's ...
September 2020
- Sermon for October 11, 2020
Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23 • Exodus 32:1-14 • Philippians 4:1-9 • Matthew 22:1-14 The theme f ...
September 2020
- Sermon for October 4, 2020
Psalm 19:1-14 • Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20 • Philippians 3:4b-14 • Matthew 21:33-46 The ...
September 2020
- The GCI Worship Calendar
God’s clock—centered on Jesus—determines how we set our life clocks. By E ...
September 2020
- Church Hack: Setting up a Church Communication Plan
As we continue to gather digitally, or we transition to meeting in person, it is even more ...
September 2020
- Liturgy – Worship through the Seasons of Life
By Daphne Sidney, Superintendent Australasia Liturgy at first g ...
September 2020
- “As for Me and My House…”
“…We will serve the Lord.” This quote from Joshua 24:15 is only part of Joshua’s admonitio ...
September 2020
- July 2020
- Re-gathering w/ Mat Morgan & Pam Morgan
In this episode, host Anthony Mullins interviews Pam and Mat Morgan who both s ...
July 2020
- Gospel Reverb - Stand Firm in the Lord w/ Josh McDonald
Stand Firm in the Lord with Josh McDonald Listen in as host, Anthony Mullins and guest, ...
July 2020
- Sermon for September 27, 2020
Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16 • Exodus 17:1-7 • Philippians 2:1-13 • Matthew 21:23-32 This week’s ...
July 2020
- Sermon for September 20, 2020
Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45 • Exodus 16:2-15 • Philippians 1:21-30 • Matthew 20:1-16 The theme ...
July 2020
- Sermon for September 13, 2020
Psalm 114:1-8 • Exodus 14:19-3 • Romans 14:1-12 • Matthew 18: 21-35 The theme for this ...
July 2020
- Sermon for September 6, 2020
Psalm 149 • Exodus 12:1-14 • Romans 13:8-14 • Matthew 18:15-20 The theme for this week ...
July 2020
- Time to Break the Silence
It is time to stand up and declare that all people are made in God’s image, all people are ...
July 2020
- One Blood
That we might be brought to complete unity By Jeff Broadnax, Regional Director — East U.S ...
July 2020
- The Door of No Return
Our Superintendent serving Europe, James Henderson, writes an informative and inspirationa ...
July 2020
- Ordinary Time?
In the GCI Worship calendar, we are now under what is called “Ordinary Time”—the time betw ...
July 2020
- Gospel Reverb - Heartburn w/ Lance McKinnon
Heartburn with Lance McKinnon Listen in as host, Anthony Mullins and guest, Lance McKi ...
July 2020
- Church Hacks 004 | How to Livestream a Pre-recorded Service
Also, check out our infographic Church Hack on how to improve the quality of your recordin ...
July 2020
- Law and Grace
Article by Gary Deddo, President of Grace Communion Seminar Even after centuries of ...
July 2020
- Sermon for August 30, 2020
Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45 • Exodus. 3:1-15 • Romans 12:9-21 • Matthew 16:21-28 *The them ...
July 2020
- Sermon for August 23, 2020
Psalm 124:1-8 • Exodus 1:8-2:10 • Romans 12:1-8 • Matthew 16:13-20 This week’s theme is ...
July 2020
- Sermon for August 16, 2020
Genesis 45:1-15 • Psalm 133:1-3 • Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32 • Matthew 15: (10-20), 21-28 Th ...
July 2020
- Sermon for August 9, 2020
Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b • Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 • Romans 10:5-15 • Matthew 14:22-33 T ...
July 2020
- Sermon for August 2, 2020
Psalm 17:1-7, 15 • Genesis 32:22-31 • Romans 9:1-5 • Matthew 14:13-21 The theme for thi ...
July 2020
- Making Church a Safe Space
Many in our society live in anxiety and fear—even fear of God. They are looking for a safe ...
July 2020
- What is Worship?
By Emmanuel Okai, West Africa Regional Director, National Director, Ghana & Church Pas ...
July 2020
- The Gift of Hospitality
Many of us around the world have been quarantined in our homes due to Covid-19. We are cra ...
July 2020
- Crafting A Digital Worship Service w/ Joe Brannen
In this episode, host Anthony Mullins, interviews Joe Brannen who pastors GCI congregation ...
July 2020
- Know Justice Know Peace — Know Jesus Know Peace
I asked Charles Taylor, GCI Pastor in Miramar, Florida, to take this column and share note ...
July 2020
- June 2020
- “Where is Your Faith?”
Many sincere questions have been asked by Christians during the Covid-19 pandemic. “Have w ...
June 2020
June 2020
- Sermon for July 26, 2020
Psalm 105:1-11, 45b • Genesis 29:15-28 • Romans 8:26-39 • Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 The t ...
June 2020
- Sermon for July 19, 2020
Genesis 28:10-19a • Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24 • Romans 8:12-25 • Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Th ...
June 2020
- Sermon for July 12, 2020
Psalm 119:105-112 • Genesis 25:19-34 • Romans 8:1-11 • Matthew 13:1-9. 18-23 This week ...
June 2020
- Sermon for July 5, 2020
Psalm 45:10-17 • Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67 • Romans 7:15-25a • Matthew 11:16-19, 25-3 ...
June 2020
- GCI Creative Community Best Practices
GCI Creative Community Best Practices One opportunity we have during this pandemic ...
June 2020
- The Gift of Decentering
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you ...
June 2020
- The Focus of Our Worship
Whether worship is individual, collective, or in our GCI Worship Calendar, it’s all focuse ...
June 2020
- Hope In Three Movements
By Charlotte Rakestraw, GCI Social Media and Graphics Coordinator For almost two years, ...
June 2020
- Gospel Reverb - The Struggle Bus w/ Greg Williams
The Struggle Bus with Greg Williams Listen in as host, Anthony Mullins and guest, Greg ...
June 2020
- May 2020
May 2020
May 2020
- Sermon for June 28, 2020
Psalm 13:1-6 • Genesis 22:1-14 • Romans 6:12-23 • Matthew 10:40-42 Our theme for this w ...
May 2020
- Sermon for June 21, 2020
Genesis 21:8-21 • Psalm 86:1-10,16-17 • Romans 6:1b-11 • Matthew 10:24-39 The theme for ...
May 2020
- Sermon for June 14, 2020
Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19 • Genesis 18:1-15, 21:1-7 • Romans 5:1-8 • Matthew 9:35-10:8 This ...
May 2020
- Sermon for June 7, 2020—Trinity Sunday
Psalm 8:1-9 • Genesis 1:1-2:4a • 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 • Matthew 28:16-20 This week’s ...
May 2020
- Introduction to Gospel Reverb
We are excited to introduce our new preaching podcast, Gospel Reverb. In each episo ...
May 2020
- Ministry Job Descriptions
People want to do a job well, but often don’t know what is expected of them. They don’t kn ...
May 2020
- Up, Up and Away with Jesus
A brief study of Jesus’ ascension By James Henderson, Superintendent of Europe Remembe ...
May 2020
- The Life, Death, and Ascension of Jesus
A pastor’s journey into the glory of the ascension By Bill Winn, Pastor of Grace Communio ...
May 2020
- The Ascension of Jesus
Jesus’ ascension shows God’s commitment to us By Randy Bloom, Vice Chair, GCI Board of Di ...
May 2020
- A Church Deployed
The pandemic gives us unique and imaginative ways of sharing God’s love and life with othe ...
May 2020
- April 2020
- Communion at Home
By Rick Shallenberger Participating in communion is something that can be done in churc ...
April 2020
- Online Church Resources
We are certainly in interesting times and people have strong opinions about the Corona ...
April 2020
- Church Hacks 001 | What is Integration Ministry?
Healthy church always seeks to create a healthy environment where both attendees and guest ...
April 2020
- Sermon for May 31 - Pentecost
Acts 2:1-21 • Psalm 104:25-35, 37 • 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 • John 20:19-23 The theme th ...
April 2020
- Sermon for May 24, 2020
Acts 1:6-14 • Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35 • 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11 • John 17:1-11 This week’s ...
April 2020
- Sermon for May 17, 2020
Acts 17:22-31 • Psalm 66:7-18 • 1 Peter 3:13-22 • John 14:15-21 The theme for this week ...
April 2020
- Sermon for May 10, 2020
Acts 7:55-60 • Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16 • 1 Peter 2:2-10 • John 14:1-14 This week’s theme is ...
April 2020
- Sermon for May 3, 2020
Psalm 23:1-6 • Acts 2:42-47 • 1 Peter 2:19-25 • John 10:1-10 The theme this week is fol ...
April 2020
- Church Hack: Greeter Ministry
Two of GCI’s core values are to be an inclusive and loving fellowship. One way to live out ...
April 2020
- The Lord Will Provide
A Palm Sunday Message By Jeff Broadnax, US Associate Regional Director, East “When he ca ...
April 2020
- The Coronavirus Cure
In the midst of a global effort to stop a virus, Easter reminds us to look to the cure of ...
April 2020
- He Loves Us to The End
Things Jesus may want us to see about his love for us during Holy Week. By Jeff Broadnax, ...
April 2020
- A Burning Platform
The fear of the unknown…the fear of change…can and often does prove to be deadly when it c ...
April 2020
- “Remember Me”
What did Jesus want us to remember? I’ve watched a number of people die over my lifetime. ...
April 2020
- February 2020
- With a Little Help from Our Friends
By Randy Bloom, US Regional Director Years ago, faced with the challenge of leading maj ...
February 2020
- Is There a Best Version of the Bible?
Dr. Gary Deddo, Grace Communion Seminary President, addresses the topic: Wha ...
February 2020
- Easter Invite Church Hack
Easter is a joyous celebration of the new life we have in Christ! Easter Sunday is the mos ...
February 2020
- RCL Resource for Children's Church
By Pam Morgan, GCI Operations Coordinator There are many resources for children's minis ...
February 2020
- Sermon for April 26, 2020
Acts 2:14a, 36-41 • Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 • I Peter 1:17-23 • Luke 24:13-35 The theme fo ...
February 2020
- Sermon for April 19, 2020
Psalm 16:1-9 • Acts 2:14a, 22-32 • 1 Peter 1:3-9 • John 20:19-31 The theme this week is ...
February 2020
- Sermon for April 12, 2020 Easter
Acts 10:34-43 • Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 • Colossians 3:1-4 • John 20:1-18 This week’s them ...
February 2020
- Sermon for April 10, 2020 - Good Friday (This can also be us ...
Isaiah 52:13-53:12 • Psalm 22:1-21 • Hebrews 4:14-16, 5:7-9 • John 18:1-19:42 This week’s ...
February 2020
- Sermon for April 5, 2020
Isaiah 50:4-9 • Psalm 31:9-16 • Philippians 2:5-11 • Matthew 26:14-27:66 The theme for ...
February 2020
- Easter Preparation Season
The Easter Preparation season is a time of preparing ourselves to receive from God a fresh ...
February 2020
- The Journey of Reorientation
Like a great waterwheel, the liturgical (Christian calendar) year goes on relentlessly irr ...
February 2020
- One Body, One Voice
Imagine the body of Christ all speaking the same thing at the same time. What a powerful m ...
February 2020
- January 2020
- Sermon for March 29, 2020
Waiting & Weeping John 11:1-45 (NRSV) Read, or have someone read, the text prior to ...
January 2020
- Sermon for March 22, 2020
1 Samuel 16:1-13 • Psalm 23:1-6 • Ephesians 5:8-14 • John 9:1-41 The theme this week is s ...
January 2020
- Sermon for March 15, 2020
Exodus 17:1-7 • Psalm 95:1-11 • Romans 5:1-11 • John 4:5-42 This week’s theme is God’s ov ...
January 2020
- Sermon for March 8, 2020
Genesis 12:1-4a • Psalm 121:1-8 • Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 • John 3:1-17 The theme for this we ...
January 2020
- Sermon for March 1, 2020
Gen. 2:15-17; 3:1-7 • Psalm 32:1-11 • Romans 5:12-19 • Matthew 4:1-11 The theme for thi ...
January 2020
- A Good Website – What’s Stopping You?
By Bret Miller, GCI IT Manager The number one way many people find a church to visit is ...
January 2020
- The GCI Worship Calendar: Celebrating His Story
By John McLean, Director of ACCM The GCI Worship Calendar is designed to focus our worshi ...
January 2020
- Faith + Hope + Love = Healthy Church
These three remind us Jesus is the center of the center. During my years in ministry, b ...
January 2020
- Sermon for February 23, 2020 Transfiguration Sunday
Ex.24:12-18 • Psalm 99:1-9 • 2 Peter 1:16-21 • Matthew 17:1-9 The theme this week is the ...
January 2020
- Sermon for February 16, 2020
Deuteronomy 30:15-20 • Psalm 119:1-8 • 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 • Matthew 5:21-37 The theme th ...
January 2020
- Worship: Putting Others First
What does a guest think when they experience your worship service? By Randy Bloom, Region ...
January 2020
- Sermon for February 9, 2020
Isaiah 58:1-12 • Psalm 112:1-9 • I Cor. 2:1-12 • Matthew 5:13-20 The theme this week is o ...
January 2020
- Sermon for February 2, 2020
Micah6:1-8 · Psalm 15:1-5 · 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 · Matthew 5:1-12 The theme for this wee ...
January 2020
- Church Hack - Call to Worship
In our constantly connected and fast-paced world, the call to worship is an opportunity to ...
January 2020
- Welcoming Guests
By Heber Ticas, Superintendent of South America Growing up in the church and after 20 y ...
January 2020
- Focusing on Hope
Where do you turn when you are feeling hopeless? There have been a number of times in my ...
January 2020
- December 2019
- GCI Worship Calendar
In the last GCI Update letter, Clarity, President Greg Williams explains the importanc ...
December 2019
- November 2019
- Responding to Gabriel
A comparison of Zechariah's and Mary's response to the Angel Gabriel Written by Daphne Si ...
November 2019
- Sermon January 26, 2020
Readings: Isaiah 9:1-4 • Psalm 27:1, 4-9 • 1 Cor. 1:10-18 • Matthew 4:12-23 The the ...
November 2019
- All About the Light
Keeping Jesus the center of the center. I never understood total darkness until I was in ...
November 2019
- Sermon January 19,2020
Readings: Isaiah 49:1-7 • Psalm 40:1-11 • 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 • John 1:29-42 The theme fo ...
November 2019
- Sermon for January 12, 2020
Readings: Isaiah 42:1-9 • Psalm 29 • Acts 10:34-43 • Matthew 3:13-17 This week's theme is ...
November 2019
- Venue Resources: Advent PowerPoint
Advent PowerPoint with a graphic for each candle lighting and the accompanying scripture. ...
November 2019
- Faith, Hope, & Love Venue Videos
Throughout 2019 we have focused on the Team Based - Pastor Led model for GCI churches. Pas ...
November 2019
- The Significance of Christmas
Written by Danny Zachariah, Regional Director of the Indian Subcontinent One common rea ...
November 2019
- Sermon for January 5, 2020
Readings: Psalm 147:12-20 • Ephesians 1:3-14 • John 1:1-9;10-18 • Jeremiah 31:7-14 The th ...
November 2019
- A Light to Follow
By Lance McKinnon, Grace Communion Seminary The birth of Jesus, accompanied by the visi ...
November 2019
- Year A Pericopes (2019-2020)
The PDF below contains the pericope calendar from the Revised Common Lectionary that GCI w ...
November 2019
- GCI Worship Calendar
Each week, as we gather in our GCI congregations around the world, most of our pastors ar ...
November 2019
- Venue Resources: Christmas Invitations
Joy to the world! Christ is born! During Christmas we celebrate the incarnation, when God ...
November 2019
- Sermon for December 29, 2019
Readings: Isaiah 63:7-9 • Psalm 148 • Hebrews 2:10-18 • Matthew 2:13-22 This week’s theme ...
November 2019
- Sermon for December 24 or 25, 2019
Readings: Isaiah 9:2-7 • Luke 2:1-20 • John 1:1-14 This week’s theme is Christmas—the cel ...
November 2019
- Sermon for December 22, 2019
Readings: Isaiah 7:10-16 • Psalm 80:1-7 • Romans 1:1-7 • Matthew 1:18-25 This week’s them ...
November 2019
- Sermon for December 15, 2019
Readings: Isaiah 35:1-10 • Psalm 146:5-10 • Luke 1:46-55 • James 5:7-10 • Matthew 11:2-11 ...
November 2019
- Sermon for December 8, 2019
Readings: Isaiah 11:1-10 • Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 • Romans 15:4-13 • Matthew 3:1-12 The them ...
November 2019
- Sermon for December 1, 2019
Readings: Isaiah 2:1-5 • Psalm 122:1-9 • Romans 13:11-14 • Matthew 24:36-44 This week’s t ...
November 2019
- Advent Themes and Symbols
Advent encompasses God’s story from the garden of Eden in Genesis to the establishment ...
November 2019
- The Christian Calendar: Ordering our Days
Written by Eugene Guzon, Superintendent of Asia Have you ever noticed how easy it is fo ...
November 2019
- The Three “Comings” of Jesus
Advent: Jesus then, Jesus now, Jesus in the future Want to know a secret? I used to think ...
November 2019
- October 2019
- Sermon for November 24, 2019
Readings: Jeremiah 23:1-6 • Luke 1:68-79 • Colossians 1:11-20 • Luke 23:33-43 This week’s ...
October 2019
- Sermon for November 17, 2019
Readings: Isaiah 65:17-25 • Isaiah 12:1-6 • 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 • Luke 21:5-19 This we ...
October 2019
- Sermon for November 10, 2019
Readings: Haggai 1:15-2:9 • Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21 or Psalm 98 • 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5. 13-1 ...
October 2019
- Sermon for November 3, 2019
Readings: Isaiah 1:10-18 • Psalm 32:1-8 • 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12 • Luke 19:1-10 Thi ...
October 2019
- A Reason for the Hope You Have
By Rick Shallenberger, Equipper Editor For most of my life I wasn’t sure how to deal wi ...
October 2019
- What About Evangelism
By Bill Hall, National Director, Canada The seminar on Small Group ministry was nearing ...
October 2019
- Faces of Faith
Do our lives inspire others to say, “I want what you have”? By Tim Sitterley, US Regional ...
October 2019
- The Faith Venue
Living and sharing the gospel One of the most famous Christian misquotes is attributed ...
October 2019
- August 2019
- Sermon for October 27, 2019
Readings: Joel 2:23-32 • Psalm 65:1-14 • 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 • Luke 18:9-14 This week’ ...
August 2019
- Sermon for October 20, 2019
Readings: Jeremiah 31:27-34 • Psalm 119:97-104 • 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 • Luke 18:1-8 This we ...
August 2019
- Calling Up vs Calling Out
In GCI, we pursue Christ-centered relationships and seek to serve each other with high sup ...
August 2019
- Sermon for October 13, 2019
Readings: Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 • Psalm 66:1-11 • 2 Timothy 2:8-15 • Luke 17:11-19 This week ...
August 2019
- Sermon for October 6, 2019
Readings: Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4 • Psalm 37:1-10 • 2 Timothy 1:1-14 • Luke 17:5-10 This we ...
August 2019
- Bring Them Here to Me
By Jeff Broadnax, US GenMin Coordinator “Starting a youth/children’s ministry in a congre ...
August 2019
- Using the RCL
Participating in a three-year plan to preach through the Bible By Bill Hall, National Dir ...
August 2019
- Preaching With Passion
Grabbing people’s attention with stories and passion By Randy Bloom, US East Regional D ...
August 2019
- Foundation of Inspirational Sermons
The difference between teaching and preaching By Randy Bloom, US East Regional Director ...
August 2019
- Being Real
Pastors and leaders are growing too It had been a rough week and I was not in the best mo ...
August 2019
- Sermon for September 29, 2019
Readings: Jeremiah 32:1-3, 6-15 • Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16 • 1 Timothy 6:6-19 • Luke 16:19-31 ...
August 2019
- Love Venue: Volunteer Appreciation
Affirmation and appreciation go a long way in deepening relationships and making sure anot ...
August 2019
- Sermon for September 22, 2019
Readings: Jeremiah 8:18-9:1 • Psalm 79:1-9 • 1 Timothy 2:1-7 • Luke 16:1-13 This week’s t ...
August 2019
- Sermon for September 15, 2019
Readings: Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28 • Psalm 14:1-7 • 1 Timothy 1:12-17 • Luke 15:1-10 This ...
August 2019
- Sermon for September 8, 2019
Readings: Jeremiah 18:1-11 • Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 • Philemon 1:1-21 • Luke 14:25-33 This ...
August 2019
- Sermon for September 1, 2019
Readings: Jeremiah 2:4-13 • Psalm 81:1, 10-16 • Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 • Luke 14:1, 7-14 T ...
August 2019
- Don’t Mess Up My Church
A tongue-in-cheek idea to keep church the way we like it. Because we like things the ...
August 2019
- Worship Service Prep
Here are a few nuts and bolts. By Randy Bloom, US East Regional Director I think all o ...
August 2019
- The Foundations of Planning Worship
By Randy Bloom, US East Regional Director As I write this article my wife, Deb, and I a ...
August 2019
- Celebrations: Special Days and Events
By Bill Hall, National Director for Canada Recently, my wife and I had an interesting c ...
August 2019
- God Opened My Eyes to Worship
God used a tent full of teenagers to change my life. I used to believe my church was the ...
August 2019
- July 2019
- "We Believe" Workbook
The first half of our We Believe discipleship resource is now available in a workbook form ...
July 2019
- Sermon for August 25, 2019
Readings: Jeremiah 1:4-10 • Psalm 71:1-6 • Hebrews 12:18-29 • Luke 13:10-17 This week’s t ...
July 2019
- Sermon for August 18, 2019
Readings: Isaiah 5:1-7 • Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19 • Hebrews 11:29-12:2 • Luke 12:49-56 This wee ...
July 2019
- Sermon for August 11, 2019
Readings: Genesis 15:1-6 • Psalm 33:12-22 • Hebrew 11:1-3 • Luke 12:32-40 This week’s the ...
July 2019
- Sermon for August 4, 2019
Readings: Hosea 11:1-11 • Psalm 107:1-9, 43 • Colossians 3:1-11 • Luke 12:13-21 This week ...
July 2019
- Sunday Celebration First Impressions
First impressions can bridge someone into the life of a faith community; it can also becom ...
July 2019
- People Come, People Go; Some Stay
How do we assimilate people into our healthy congregations? By Randy Bloom, US East Reg ...
July 2019
- Thinking About Skipping Church?
By Randy Bloom. US East Regional Director Have you ever woken up on a Sunday morning an ...
July 2019
- Church = Hope
What is the first word that pops into your mind when you think of church? Fellowship? Potl ...
July 2019
- June 2019
- Are You Willing to Change “That?”
By Bill Hall, National Director, Canada I have been blessed to meet many people who hav ...
June 2019
- May 2019
- Local Congregation Branding
Part of being a healthy church is consistent communication. To support our local congregat ...
May 2019
- Sermon for July 28, 2019
Readings: Genesis 18:20-21 • Psalm 138:1-8 • Colossians 2:6-10 • Luke 11:1-13 This week’s ...
May 2019
- Sermon for July 21, 2019
Readings: Genesis 18:1-10a • Psalm 15:1-5 • Colossians 1:15-28 • Luke 10:38-42 This week’ ...
May 2019
- Sermon for July 14, 2019
Readings: Deuteronomy 30:9-14 • Psalm 25:1-10 • Colossians 1:1-14 • Luke 10:25-37 This we ...
May 2019
- Loving Your Community
Loving community begins with seeing the neighborhood through the eyes of Jesus. By pastor ...
May 2019
- Sermon for July 7, 2019
Readings: 2 Kings 5:1-14 • Psalm 30:1-12 • Galatians 6:1-6, 7-16 • Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 Th ...
May 2019
- Community Involvement
God has uniquely gifted you and your congregation for community involvement. By pastor ...
May 2019
- Seeing Through God’s Eyes
Several years ago, I had two individuals in one of my congregations who monopolized my tim ...
May 2019
- Love Venue: Event Checklist
Summer is a great time to plan an outreach event for your community and share the love of ...
May 2019
- Sermon for June 30, 2019
Readings: 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14 • 1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21 • Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20 • Psalm 16:1 ...
May 2019
- Sermon for June 23, 2019
Readings: 1 Kings 19:1-15 • Psalm 42:1-11 and 43:1-5 • Galatians 3:23-29 • Luke 8:26-39 T ...
May 2019
- Sermon for June 16, 2019
Readings: Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 • Psalm 8:1-9 • Romans 5:1-5 • John 16:12-15 This week is ...
May 2019
- Sermon for June 9, 2019
Readings: Acts 2:1-21 • Psalm 104:24-34, 35b • Romans 8:14-17 • John 14:8-17, 25-27 This ...
May 2019
- Sermon for June 2, 2019
Readings: Luke 24:44–53 • Psalm 47:1-9 or 93:1-5 • Acts 1:1-11 • Ephesians 1:15–23 This w ...
May 2019
- Your Congregation's Resume
Identifying your congregation's gifts and talents This article was written by Randy Bloom ...
May 2019
- God’s Love in Action
Engaging your community This article was written by Pastor Sam Butler. Healthy churches ...
May 2019
- Love Is a Verb
A deeper look at Jesus’ New Command Most of us can recite John 13:35, “By this everyone w ...
May 2019
- April 2019
- Sermon for May 26, 2019
Readings: Acts 16:9-15 • Psalm 67:1-7 • Revelation 21:10, 10:22-22:5 • John 5:1-9 This we ...
April 2019
- Magdala and Capernaum
The location for the Sermon on the Mount---the Beatitudes---is between the ancient cities ...
April 2019
- Kid's Korner
This issue of Kid's Korner is written by Jeffrey Broadnax, GCI Generatio ...
April 2019
- The Beatitudes
This article is written by GCI pastor Mark Mounts. My wife, Debra, and I recently had t ...
April 2019
- Sermon for May 19, 2019
Readings: Acts 11:1-18 • Psalm 148:1-14 • Revelation 21:1-6 • John 13:31-35 This week’s t ...
April 2019
- Sermon for May 12, 2019
Readings: Acts 9:36-43 • Psalm 23:1-6 • Revelation 7:9-17 • John 10:22-30 This week’s the ...
April 2019
- Sermon for May 5, 2019
Readings: Acts 9:1-6, 7-20 • Psalm 30:1-12 • Revelation 5:11-14 • John 21:1-19 This week’ ...
April 2019
- Missional or Missionary
Churches often use the terms mission, commission, missional and missionary. While the word ...
April 2019
- Behind the Missio Dei
When people talk about the church’s mission, they refer to what is called the Great Commis ...
April 2019
- March 2019
- Heart to Heart Bible Tours
This Kids Korner article is from GenMin National Coordinator Jeffrey Broadnax. I re ...
March 2019
- Sermon for April 28, 2019
Readings: Psalm 118:14-29 • Acts 5:27-32 • John 20:19-31 • Revelation 1:4-8 This week’s t ...
March 2019
- Sermon for April 21, 2019
Readings: Acts 10:34-43 • Psalm 118:1-2; 14-24 • 1 Cor. 15:19-26 • John 20:1-18 This week ...
March 2019
- Sermon for April 19, 2019 - Good Friday (This can also be u ...
Readings: Isaiah 52:12-53:12 • Psalm 22:1-31 • Heb. 4:14-16; 5:7-9 • John 18-19 This wee ...
March 2019
- Sermon for April 18, 2019 – Maundy (Holy) Thursday – Lord’s ...
Readings: Exodus 12:1-14 • Psalm 116:1-2. 12-19 • 1 Cor. 11:23-26 • John 13:1-17, 31- ...
March 2019
- Sermon for April 14, 2019
Readings: Isaiah 50:4-9 • Psalm 31:9-16 • Philippians 2:5-11 • Luke 22:14-23:56 This week ...
March 2019
- Sermon for April 7, 2019
Readings: Isaiah 43:16-21 • Psalm 126:1-6 • Phil. 3:4b-14 • John 12:1-8 This week’s theme ...
March 2019
- Engaging Leaders
This article is written by Jeff Broadnax, Director of Generations Ministry and Assistant R ...
March 2019
- Bringing Others in the Know
Philip ran over and heard the man reading from the prophet Isaiah. Philip asked, “Do you u ...
March 2019
- Finding Leaders
Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders, One of the greatest joys in ministry is developing o ...
March 2019
- Developing Leaders
The power of equipping and empowering others Jesus didn’t just send instructions to a gro ...
March 2019
- February 2019
- Sermon for March 31, 2019
Readings: Joshua 5:9-12 • Psalm 32:1-11 • 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 • Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 This ...
February 2019
- Sermon for March 24, 2019
Readings: Isaiah 55:1-9 • Psalm 63:1-8 • 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 • Luke 13:1-9 This week’s ...
February 2019
- Sermon for March 17, 2019
Readings: Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 • Psalm 27:1-14 • Philippians 3:17-4:1 • Luke 13:31-35 T ...
February 2019
- Sermon for March 10, 2019
Readings: Deuteronomy 26:1-11 • Psalm 91:1-2, 9-15 • Romans 10:8b-13 • Luke 4:1-13 This w ...
February 2019
- Sermon for March 3, 2019
Readings: Exodus 34:29-35 • Psalm 99:1-9 • 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2 • Luke 9:28-43 The them ...
February 2019
- A New Look at Lent
Lending With the Promise of Repayment Written by George Hart, retired GCI pastor My fi ...
February 2019
- Being Called Up
The Value of Life-on-Life Mentoring Written by Anthony Mullins, National Coordinator for ...
February 2019
- REAL Teams
This article is written by Randy Bloom, US Regional Director In the early years of my m ...
February 2019
- Leadership FATE
This article is written by Tim Sitterley, GCI Regional Director “Team-based pastor-led ...
February 2019
- Leading Leaders
The Call to Engage, Equip, Empower and Encourage By Heber Ticas, GCI pastor and Superinte ...
February 2019
- Pastoral Self Preservation
Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders, I'm pretty adept at self-preservation---building wal ...
February 2019
- January 2019
- Prayer Guide: January 2019
Join us this new year in celebrating how God is working in and among our fellowships. To d ...
January 2019
- Congregational Brochure and Postcard
Brochures and postcards are effective ways for congregations to make their presence known ...
January 2019
- Sermon for February 24, 2019
Readings: Gen. 45:3-11, 15; Ps. 37:1-11, 39-40; 1 Cor. 15:15, 35-38, 42-50; Luke 6:27-38. ...
January 2019
- Healthy Church Begins with Healthy Leadership
Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders: What is it like to be on the other side of you? ...
January 2019
- Your Greatest Gift
This Kids Korner article is from GenMin National Coordinator Jeffrey Broadnax. Start c ...
January 2019
- Sermon for February 17, 2019
Readings: Jer. 17:5-10; Ps. 1:1-6; 1 Cor. 15:12-20; Luke 6:17-26. The theme this week is ...
January 2019
- Sermon for February 10, 2019
Readings: Isa. 6:1-8; Ps. 138:1-8; 1 Cor. 15:1-11; Luke 5:1-11. The theme this week is Pr ...
January 2019
- Sermon for February 3, 2019
Readings: Jer. 1:4-10; Ps. 71:1-6; 1 Cor. 13:1-13; Luke 4:21-30. The theme this week is J ...
January 2019
- Three Venues of Ministry
Now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. (1 Cor. 1 ...
January 2019
- Healthy Leadership is Team-Based, Pastor-Led
Is the leadership in your church pastor-led, team-based; or team-based, pastor-led? Though ...
January 2019
- December 2018
- Prayer Guide: December 2018
Click on the image below to download a list of GCI-related topics to pray about each day d ...
December 2018
- Sermon for January 27, 2019
Scripture Readings Neh. 8:1-10 • Ps. 19:1-14 • 1 Cor. 12:12-31a • Luke 4:14-21 Jesus’ In ...
December 2018
- Looking Back, Looking Forward
Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders: Ted and Donna Johnston During the season of Adve ...
December 2018
- Sermon for January 20, 2019
Scripture Readings Isa. 62:1-5 • Ps. 36:5-10 • 1 Cor. 12:1-11 • John 2:1-22 The Woman an ...
December 2018
- GCI-Branded PowerPoint Templates
To help you use graphic communication in building unity within your congregation, GCI Medi ...
December 2018
- Thank You Card Infographics
Sending a thank you card or note is a powerful way to enhance connection within a congrega ...
December 2018
- Worldview Conversion: Science, the Bible and Faith
In "The Trinity, Creation and Pastoral Ministry," Graham Buxton notes that church leaders ...
December 2018
- The Gift of Thanks
This Kids Korner article is from GCI Generations Ministries National Coordinator Jeffrey B ...
December 2018
- Worldview Conversion: Racial Identity and Reconciliation
GCI's Statement of Values says this: "Scripture declares that all hatred and prejudice is ...
December 2018
- Sermon for January 13, 2019
Scripture Readings Isa. 43:1-7 • Ps. 29:1-11 • Acts 8:14-17 • Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 Jesus, ...
December 2018
- Sermon for January 6, 2019 (Epiphany)
Note: January 6, the day of Epiphany, begins a season in the Church calendar also called E ...
December 2018
- Tools for Building Healthy Churches
The links below connect to the Ministry Toolbox on GCI's newly-launched Resources website. ...
December 2018
- November 2018
- GC Hickory Relaunch
The pastoral leaders of GC Hickory (GCI's congregation in Hickory, NC) recently sat down w ...
November 2018
- Reflections on Stewardship
This article is from Santiago Lange, GCI elder in Germany. When the word stewardship is m ...
November 2018
- Healthy Church: Receiving the Offering
As we continue exploring key elements of Healthy Church, we come to the receiving of offer ...
November 2018
- Sermon for Dec. 30, 2018
Scripture readings for today: 1 Sam. 2:18-20, 26 • Ps. 148 • Col. 3:12-17 • Luke 2:41-52 ...
November 2018
- Sermon for Dec. 24/25, 2018 (Christmas)
Note: This sermon is for Christmas Eve or Day, which begins the 12 days of the Christmas s ...
November 2018
- Sermon for Dec. 23, 2018 (Advent 4)
Note: This sermon is for the last Sunday of the season of Advent, which spans the four Sun ...
November 2018
- Sermon for Dec. 16, 2018 (Advent 3)
Note: This sermon is for the third Sunday of the season of Advent, which spans the four Su ...
November 2018
- Sermon for Dec. 9, 2018 (Advent 2)
Note: This sermon is for the second Sunday of Advent, the season that spans the four Sunda ...
November 2018
- Sermon for Dec. 2, 2018 (Advent 1)
Note: With this sermon we enter the season of Advent, which spans the four Sundays that pr ...
November 2018
- Resources for the Journey Ahead
In this issue we introduce new preaching resources and provide articles on stewardship, ev ...
November 2018
- Equipping for GCI's Next Chapter
Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders, Greg and Susan Williams October was a whirlwind ...
November 2018
- Prayer Guide: November 2018
Click on the image below to download a listing of GCI-related topics to pray about each da ...
November 2018
- Whole-Life Discipleship: Evangelism in a Post-Christian Worl ...
This article from GCI-USA Regional Pastor Randy Bloom continues our series on Worldview Co ...
November 2018
- October 2018
- Prayer guide: October 2018
Here is the Prayer Guide for October (click on the image to download): ...
October 2018
- Revised Common Lectionary (Year C)
The next Christian worship year (called "Year C" in the Revised Common Lectionary) stretch ...
October 2018
- Sermon for November 25, 2018
Note on today's liturgy: November 25, 2018 is Christ the King (or Reign of Christ) Sunday. ...
October 2018
- What About Liturgy?
This article is by GCI-Germany Elder Santiago Lange. Santiago Lange Liturgy is an impor ...
October 2018
- Worldview Conversion: The Power of Liturgy
This article from Ted Johnston looks at the transformative power that a gospel-shaped litu ...
October 2018
- Kids Korner: Teaching Kids About the Christian Year
Kid's Korner this month is from GCI Equipper Editor Ted Johnston. Start children off o ...
October 2018
- Preparing for a New Year of Ministry
With Advent and the start of a new year of ministry (worship and witness) at hand, this is ...
October 2018
- Worldview Conversion: Addressing Idolatry
This article from Charles Fleming continues our series exploring Worldview Conversion and ...
October 2018
- Healthy Church: R.E.A.L. Teams (part 2)
Last month we defined a healthy leadership team as a R.E.A.L. team---one that is relationa ...
October 2018
- From Greg: Adjust Your Posture
Dear Congregational Leaders: Greg Williams I'm not easily disheartened by setbacks, and ...
October 2018
- Sermon for November 18, 2018
Scripture Readings: 1 Sam. 1:4-20; Ps. 16; Hebrews 10:11-25; Mark 13:1-8 Sermon by Ted Jo ...
October 2018
- Sermon for November 11, 2018
Scripture Readings: 1 Kings 17:8-16; Ps. 146; Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44 Sermon by ...
October 2018
- Sermon for November 4, 2018
Note on today’s liturgy: November 1 in the Western Christian liturgical calendar is All Sa ...
October 2018
- September 2018
- Kids Korner: Loving Our Kids to Life!
Kid's Korner this month is from Lance McKinnon. Start children off on the way they shoul ...
September 2018
- Sermon for October 28, 2018
Scripture Readings: Job 42:1-6, 10-17; Ps. 34:1-8, 19-22; Heb. 7:223-28; Mark 10:46-52 Se ...
September 2018
- Sermon for October 21, 2018
Scripture Readings: Isa. 53:4-12; Ps. 91:9-16; Heb. 5:1-10; Mark 10:35-45 Sermon by Mart ...
September 2018
- Prayer Guide: September 2018
Here is the Prayer Guide for September (click on the image to download): ...
September 2018
- Worldview Conversion: Whole-Life Discipleship
Grace Communion Seminary President Gary Deddo continues the series started last month, now ...
September 2018
- Worldview Conversion: The Role of the Church
GCI Caribbean Nations Mission Developer Charles Fleming continues the series begun last mo ...
September 2018
- Healthy Church: Connection Card
Here from the GCI Venue Resources is an infographic that shows how to use a connection car ...
September 2018
- Healthy Church: R.E.A.L. Teams (part 1)
A vital aspect of realizing our vision for Healthy Church is having in place what we call ...
September 2018
- From Greg: Let's Be Sponsor-Mentors
Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders, Greg and Susan Williams I've been emphasizing our ne ...
September 2018
- Sermon for October 14, 2018
Scripture Readings: Job 23:1-8, 16-17; Ps. 90:12-17; Heb. 4:12-16; Mark 10:17-31 Sermon b ...
September 2018
- Healthy Church: Key Aspects
This issue addresses both Healthy Church and Worldview Conversion, with articles on mentor ...
September 2018
- Sermon for October 7, 2018
Scripture Readings: Gen. 2:18-24; Ps. 8; Heb. 1:1-4; 2:5-12; Mark 10:2-16 Sermon by Lance ...
September 2018
- August 2018
- From Greg: Worldview Conversion
Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders: Greg Williams Because we humans are “prone to wa ...
August 2018
- Prayer Guide: August 2018
Here is the Prayer Guide for August (click on the image to download): ...
August 2018
- Worldview Conversion | Healthy Church
This issue of GCI Equipper begins two new series of articles exploring the important topic ...
August 2018
- Sermon for September 30, 2018
Scripture Readings: Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22; Ps. 124; James 5:13-20; Mark 9:38-50 ...
August 2018
- Sermon for September 23, 2018
Scripture Readings: Prov. 31:10-11; Ps. 54; James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a; Mark 9:30-37 Sermon ...
August 2018
- Sermon for September 16, 2018
Scripture Readings: Prov. 1:20-23; Ps. 116:1-9; James 3:1-12; Mark 8:27-38 Sermon by L ...
August 2018
- Sermon for September 9, 2018
Scripture Readings: Isa. 35:4-7; Ps. 146; James 2:1-13, 14-17; Mark 7:24-37 Sermon by ...
August 2018
- Sermon for September 2, 2018
Scripture Readings: Deut. 4:1-2, 6-9; Ps. 15; James 1:17-27; Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 ...
August 2018
- Kids Korner: Back-to-School Blessing
Kid's Korner this month is from Georgia McKinnon. Start children off on the way they s ...
August 2018
- Healthy Church: Faith, Hope & Love Venues
In recent travels visiting GCI conferences and congregations around the world, I've been a ...
August 2018
- Worldview Conversion: What and Why
By Ted Johnston, GCI Publications Editor Ted Johnston As Greg Williams mentions in ...
August 2018
- July 2018
- God's Answer to Suffering
By Gary Deddo, President, Grace Communion Seminary Sadly, some Christians embrace the n ...
July 2018
- On Leadership: Power Test
By Rick Shallenberger, GCI-USA Regional Pastor This is number 9 in Rick's series on leade ...
July 2018
- Challenges in leadership and life
This issue looks at challenges church leaders face at church and in their personal lives. ...
July 2018
- Prayer Guide: July 2018
Here is the Prayer Guide for July (click on the image to enlarge): ...
July 2018
- Kid's Korner: We Believe
Kid's Korner this month is from Lance McKinnon. Start children off on the way they sho ...
July 2018
- Sermon for August 26, 2018
Scripture Readings: 1 Kings 8:22-30, 41-43; Ps. 34:15-22; Eph.6:10-20; John 6:56-69 Se ...
July 2018
- Sermon for August 19, 2018
Scripture Readings: 1 Kings 2:1-12; 3:3-14; Ps. 34:9-14; Eph. 5:15-20; John 6:51-58 Se ...
July 2018
- Sermon for August 12, 2018
Scripture Readings: 2 Sam.18:5-9, 15, 31-33; Ps. 34:1-8; Eph. 4:25-5:2; John 6:35, 41-51 ...
July 2018
- Sermon for August 5, 2018
Scripture Readings: 2 Sam. 11:26-12:13a; Ps. 78:23-29; Eph. 4:1-16; John 6:24-35 Serm ...
July 2018
- From Greg: Mind the Gap
Dear ministers of our Lord, Jesus Christ: Greg Williams If you've visited England a ...
July 2018
- June 2018
- Sermon for July 29, 2018
Scripture readings: 2 Kings 4:42-44; Ps. 145:10-18; Eph. 3:14-21; John 6:1-21 Sermon b ...
June 2018
- Worship in Spirit and Truth
This article is from Santiago Lange, GCI pastor in Germany. Controversy concerning how ...
June 2018
- Sermon for July 22, 2018
Scripture readings: 2 Samuel 7:11-14a; Ps. 89:20-37; Eph. 2:11-22; Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 ...
June 2018
- Sermon for July 15, 2018
Scripture readings: 2 Sam. 6:1-5, 12b-19; Ps. 85:8-13; Eph. 1:3-14; Mark 6:14-29 Sermo ...
June 2018
- June Prayer Guide
Click on the image below to download this month's Prayer Guide. ...
June 2018
- Kid's Korner: Fun in the Son!
Kid's Korner this month is from Georgia McKinnon, a mom and children's minister who serves ...
June 2018
- Journeying on with Jesus
This issue explores several aspects of our journey with Jesus in articles from Greg Willia ...
June 2018
- From Greg: Pilgrimage of the Faithful
Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders, Greg and Susan Williams We all face seasons of c ...
June 2018
- Sermon for July 8, 2018
Scripture readings: 2 Sam. 5:1-5, 9-10; Ps. 123; 2 Cor. 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-13 Sermon by ...
June 2018
- Sermon for July 1, 2018
Scripture readings: 2 Sam. 1:1, 17-27; Wisdom 1:13-15 (NRSV); Wisdom 2:23-24 (NRSV); L ...
June 2018
- May 2018
- Prayer Guide for May
Click on the image below to download this month's Prayer Guide. ...
May 2018
- From Greg: Hitting the Refresh Button
Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders, Greg and Susan Williams Thanks for your prayers! ...
May 2018
- On Leadership: Multiplying Mentors
By Rick Shallenberger, GCI-USA Regional Pastor This is number 8 in Rick's series on leade ...
May 2018
- Church growth: Up, In and Out
This article is by Santiago Lange, one of GCI's pastors in Germany. (public domain via ...
May 2018
- Kid's Korner: GCI Resources Website
This month's Kid's Korner is from Equipper Editor Ted Johnston. Start children off on ...
May 2018
- Sermon for June 24, 2018
Scripture Readings: 1 Sam. 17:32-49; Ps. 9:9-20; 2 Cor. 6:1-13; Mark 4:35-41 Sermon by ...
May 2018
- A New Day in GCI
In this issue, Greg Williams explores the benefits of GCI's Home Office relocation. You'll ...
May 2018
- Sermon for June 17, 2018 (Father's Day)
Scripture Readings: 1 Sam.15:34-6:13; Ps. 92:1-4, 12-15; 2 Cor. 5:6-17; Mark 4:26-34 ...
May 2018
- Sermon for June 10, 2018
Scripture Readings: Gen. 3:8-15; Ps. 130; 2 Cor. 4:13-5:1; Mark 3:20-35 Sermon by Mich ...
May 2018
- Sermon for June 3, 2018
Scripture Readings: Deut. 5:12-15; Ps. 139:1-6, 13-18; 2 Cor. 4:5-12; Mark 2:23-3:6 S ...
May 2018
- April 2018
- Sermon for May 27, 2018 (Trinity Sunday)
Scripture readings: Isa. 6:1-8; Ps. 29; Rom. 8:12-17; John 3:1-17 Sermon by Sheila Grah ...
April 2018
- Lead like the apostles
This article is from Equipper Editor, Ted Johnston. Ted Johnston Lead like the apos ...
April 2018
- Sermon for May 20, 2018 (Pentecost)
Scripture readings: Acts 2:1-21; Ps. 104:24-35; Rom. 8:22-27; John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 ...
April 2018
- Sermon for May 13, 2018 (Ascension Sunday)
Scripture readings: Acts 1:1-11; Ps. 47; Eph. 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53 Sermon by Lance M ...
April 2018
- Relate to your community
This article is from Grant Forsyth, GCI Pastor in Kenockee, Michigan. Grant and Kathy ...
April 2018
- Kid's Korner: Give your kids a lift
This Kids Korner is from GCI pastor Lance McKinnon. Start children off on the way they ...
April 2018
- Sermon for May 6, 2018
Scripture readings: Acts 10:44-48; Ps. 98; 1 John 5:1-6; John 15:9-17 Sermon by Marti ...
April 2018
- From Greg: Pursue healthy church
Dear pastors of churches and facilitators of fellowship groups, Greg and Susan William ...
April 2018
- Challenges for GCI church leaders
GCI is committed to giving its leaders high support and high challenge. This issue of GCI ...
April 2018
- March 2018
- Wholehearted, part 2
Here from Cathy Deddo is part 2 of her two-part essay on the Christian life, based on mate ...
March 2018
- Sermon for April 29, 2018
Scripture readings: Acts 8:26-40; Ps. 22:25-31; 1 John 4:7-21; John 15:1-8 Sermon by C ...
March 2018
- Kid's Korner: Children's ministry resources
This issue of Kid’s Korner is from long-time children’s minister Georgia McKinnon who rece ...
March 2018
- Sermon for April 22, 2018
Scripture readings: Acts 4:5-12; Ps. 23; 1 John 3:16-24; John 10:11-18 Sermon by Sheil ...
March 2018
- Videos for Holy Week
Throughout Holy Week (March 25 through April 1 this year) we will remember the events that ...
March 2018
- Sermon for April 15, 2018
Scripture readings: Acts 3:12-19; Ps. 4; 1 John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36b-48 Sermon by Linda ...
March 2018
- Video for starting the church service
The lead-in to the start of a church service is an opportunity for a congregation to do se ...
March 2018
- Sermon for April 8, 2018
Scripture readings: Acts 4:32-35; Ps. 133; 1 John 1:1-2:2; John 20:19-31 Sermon by Ma ...
March 2018
- Sermon for April 1, 2018 (Easter)
Scripture readings: Acts 10:34-43; Ps. 118:1-2,14-24; 1 Cor. 15:1-11; John 20:1-18 Ser ...
March 2018
- Resources for preachers
Here are resources that help preachers grow in the categories noted. General issues ...
March 2018
- The craft of preaching
This issue of Equipper examines the craft of preaching, concludes Cathy Deddo's essay, and ...
March 2018
- Preaching with the lectionary
This article is from GCI Equipper editor, Ted Johnston. Ted Johnston A challenge fa ...
March 2018
- Key concepts in preaching
This article is from Dr. Dan Rogers who teaches a course in preaching at Grace Communion S ...
March 2018
- From Greg: Preach with passion
Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders, Greg and Susan Williams This issue of GCI Equipp ...
March 2018
- February 2018
- Sermon for March 30, 2018 (Good Friday)
Scripture readings: Isa.52:13-15, 52:1-12; Ps. 22; Heb.10:16-25; John 18:1-40, 19:1-42 ...
February 2018
- Sermon for March 29, 2018 (Maundy Thursday)
Scripture readings: Ex. 12:1-4, 5-14; Ps. 116:1-2, 12-19; 1 Cor. 11:23-26; John 13:1-17, ...
February 2018
- Sermon for March 25, 2018 (Palm Sunday)
Scripture readings: Isa. 7:10-14; Ps. 118:1-2, 19-29; Heb. 10:4-10; John 12:12-16 Serm ...
February 2018
- The heart of team-based leadership
By Ted Johnston, CAD Publications Editor Ted Johnston Given this month's theme of l ...
February 2018
- Sermon for March 18, 2018
Scripture readings: Jer. 31:31-34; Ps. 51:1-12; Heb. 5:5-10; John 12:20-33 Sermon by T ...
February 2018
- From Greg: Don’t offend or be offended
Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders, Greg and Susan Williams In 2018, our theme for G ...
February 2018
- Growing as church leaders
This issue of GCI Equipper focuses on ways church leaders and leadership teams can, throug ...
February 2018
- Kids Korner: On leading children
By Lance McKinnon Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are ...
February 2018
- On being and building a REAL team
By Greg Williams, CAD Director Whether it's a team in GCI's Home Office, or the leaders ...
February 2018
- Sermon for March 11, 2018
Scripture readings: Num. 21:4-9; Ps. 107:1-3, 17-22; Eph. 2:1-10; John 3:14-21 Sermon ...
February 2018
- On Leadership: Be interested before being interesting
By Rick Shallenberger, GCI-USA Regional Pastor This is number 7 in Rick's series on leade ...
February 2018
- Sermon for March 4, 2018
Scripture readings: Ex. 20:1-17; Ps. 19; 1 Cor. 1:18-25; John 2:13-22 Sermon by Marti ...
February 2018
- January 2018
- Sermon for February 25, 2018
Scripture readings: Gen. 17:1-7, 15-16; Ps. 22:23-31; Rom. 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-38 (or Mark ...
January 2018
- From Greg: Celebrating Jesus' headship
Dear Fellow Workers, Greg and Susan Williams Hard to believe, but 2018 is here! For ...
January 2018
- On leadership: confidentiality
By Rick Shallenberger (Regional Pastor and GCI Equipper writer) This is part 6 of a serie ...
January 2018
- Sermon for February 18, 2018
Scripture readings: Gen. 9:8-17; Ps. 25:1-10; 1 Pet. 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15 Sermon by Te ...
January 2018
- Sermon for February 11, 2018
Scripture readings: 2 Kings 2:1-12; Ps. 50:1-6; 2 Cor. 4:3-6; Mark 9:2-9 Sermon for T ...
January 2018
- 2018: A year of transitions
This first issue of GCI Equipper in 2018 looks forward to a year of transitions in GCI---b ...
January 2018
- Kids Korner: Start with a thankful heart
By Pastor Lance McKinnon Start children off on the way they should go, and even when t ...
January 2018
- Sermon for February 4, 2018
Scripture readings: Isa.40:21-31; Ps. 147:1-11, 20c; 1 Cor. 9:16-23; Mark 1:29-39 Serm ...
January 2018
- December 2017
- Sermon for January 28, 2018
Scripture readings: Deut. 18:15-20; Ps. 111:1-10; 1 Cor. 8:1-13; Mark 1:21-28 Sermon ...
December 2017
- Remembering our journey of renewal
This December issue of GCI Equipper (articles and sermons linked below) looks back at our ...
December 2017
- Wholehearted, part 1
Here from Cathy Deddo is part 1 of a 2-part essay looking at the Christian life. The essay ...
December 2017
- From Greg: A look back at 2017
Dear Ministers of Christ, Greg and Susan Williams Hard to believe, but 2017 is near ...
December 2017
- Sermon for January 21, 2018
Scripture readings: Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Ps. 62:5-12; 1 Cor. 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20 Sermon ...
December 2017
- Sermon for January 14, 2018
Scripture readings: 1 Sam. 3:1-10, 11-20; Ps.139:1-6, 13-18 1 Cor. 6:12-20; John 1:43-51 ...
December 2017
- Kid's Korner: Focus on the child
This Kids Korner is from GCI Pastor Lance McKinnon. Teach children how they should liv ...
December 2017
- Sermon for January 7, 2018
Scripture readings: Gen. 1:1-5; Ps. 29:1-11; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1:4-11 Sermon by Sheil ...
December 2017
- November 2017
- On Leadership: Go to the source
This article from GCI-USA Regional Pastor and Equipper writer and feature editor Rick Shal ...
November 2017
- Sermon for December 31, 2017
Scripture readings: Isa. 61:10-11; 62:1-3; Ps. 148; Gal. 4:4-7; Luke 2:22-40 Sermon b ...
November 2017
- From Greg: Go tell it on the mountain!
Dear ministers of Jesus: Greg and Susan Williams This issue of Equipper focuses on ...
November 2017
- Sermon for December 24, 2017 (Advent 4)
Scripture readings: 2 Sam. 7:1-11, 16; Luke 1:46-55; Rom. 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-28 Serm ...
November 2017
- Preparing for Advent-Christmas
This November issue of "Equipper" (articles and sermons linked below) is focused on helpin ...
November 2017
- Kid's Korner: Using Christmas to teach children about Jesus
This Kids Korner is from GenMin co-founder and Equipper editor Ted Johnston. This article ...
November 2017
- Sermon for December 17, 2017 (Advent 3)
Scripture readings: Isa. 61:1-4, 8:11; Ps. 126 1 Thess. 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28 Ser ...
November 2017
- Sermon for December 10, 2017 (Advent 2)
Scripture readings: Isa. 40:1-11; Ps. 85:1-2, 8-13 2 Pet. 3:8-15a; Mark 1:1-8 Sermon ...
November 2017
- Sermon for December 3, 2017 (Advent 1)
Scripture readings: Isa. 64:1-9; Ps. 80:1-7, 17-19 1 Cor. 1:3-9; Mark 13:24-37 Sermon ...
November 2017
- October 2017
- Sermon for November 26, 2017
Scripture readings: Ezek. 34:11-16, 20-24; Ps. 100 Eph.1:15-23; Matt.25:31-46 Sermon ...
October 2017
- Sermon for November 23, 2017
This sermon is for Thanksgiving Day (November 23). It could also be used for a pre- or pos ...
October 2017
- Sermon for November 19, 2017
Scripture readings: Judges 4:1-7 and Ps. 123 (or Zeph.1:7, 12-18 and Ps. 90:1-12) 1 Thes ...
October 2017
- From Greg: Our journey from trial to abundance
Dear ministers of Jesus, Greg and Susan Williams At our recent Denominational Confe ...
October 2017
- Clarifying Our Theological Vision, part 5 (conclusion)
Here is part 5, which concludes the essay Clarifying Our Theological Vision by Gary Deddo, ...
October 2017
- Kids Korner: Let's play "Simon Says"
This Kids Korner is from GenMin national coordinator Jeff Broadnax. This month, as we s ...
October 2017
- Sermon for November 12, 2017
Scripture readings: Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25; Ps. 78:1-7; 1 Thess. 4:13-18; Matt. 25:1-13 ...
October 2017
- Sermon for November 5, 2017
Scripture readings: Joshua 3:7-17 and Ps. 107:1-7, 33-37 (or Micah 3:5-12 and Ps. 43) 1 ...
October 2017
- Our journey with Jesus
In the October issue of "Equipper" (articles and sermons linked below) we continue our cel ...
October 2017
- September 2017
- Sermon for October 29, 2017
Scripture readings: Deut. 34:1-12 and Ps. 90:1-6,13-17 (or Lev. 19:1-2, 15-18 and Psalm ...
September 2017
- Kids Korner: Thoughts from Walt Disney
This issue of Kid’s Korner is from Jeffrey Broadnax, National Coordinator for GCI Generati ...
September 2017
- Sermon for October 22, 2017
Scripture readings: Ex. 33:12-23 and Ps. 99 (or Isa. 45:1-7 and Ps. 96:1-13) 1 Thess. ...
September 2017
- Transformed by Jesus
This issue of "Equipper" celebrates GCI's transformation, which is leading us to more acti ...
September 2017
- From Greg: Celebrating Our Transformation
Dear Brothers and Sisters in ministry, Greg and Susan Williams I know we're all pra ...
September 2017
- Sermon for October 15, 2017
Scripture readings: Ex.32:1-14 and Ps. 106:1-6, 19-23 (or Isa. 25:1-9 and Ps. 23) Phil ...
September 2017
- Hospitality "Outside the Walls"
This article is from Josh McDonald, lead pastor of GCI's congregation in Indianapolis, IN. ...
September 2017
- Sermon for October 8, 2017
Scripture readings: Ex. 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20 and Ps. 19 (or Isa. 5:1-7 and Ps. 80:7-15) ...
September 2017
- Sermon for October 1, 2017
Scripture readings: Ex. 17:1-7 and Ps. 78:1-4,12-16 (or Ezek.18:1-4, 25-32 and Ps. 25:1 ...
September 2017
- August 2017
- August Equipper
Due to GCI's Denominational Conference this month, this issue of "Equipper" has limited co ...
August 2017
- Sermon for September 24, 2017
Scripture readings: Ex.16:2-15 and Ps. 105:1-6, 37-45 (or Jonah 3:10-4:11 and Ps. 145:1- ...
August 2017
- Kids Korner: RCL-synced lesson plans
Teach children how they should live, and they will remember it all their lives. (Proverbs ...
August 2017
- Sermon for September 17, 2017
Scripture Readings: Ex. 14:19-31 and Ps. 114 (or Gen. 50:15-21 and Ps.103:1-7, 8-13) Rom. ...
August 2017
- Sermon for September 10, 2017
Scripture readings: Ex. 12:1-14 and Ps. 149 (or Ezek. 33:7-11 and Ps. 119:33-40) Rom ...
August 2017
- Sermon for September 3, 2017
Scripture readings: Ex. 3:1-15 and Ps. 105:1-6, 23-26, 45b; (or Jer.15:15-21 and Ps. 26: ...
August 2017
- July 2017
- Clarifying Our Theological Vision, part 4
Here is part 4 of an essay titled Clarifying Our Theological Vision by Gary Deddo, with an ...
July 2017
- Sermon for August 27, 2017
Scripture readings: Ex. 1:8-2:10 and Ps. 124 (or Isa. 51:1-6 and Ps. 138) Rom. 12:1-8; ...
July 2017
- On Leadership: Toward team-based leadership
Rick and Cheryl Shallenberger This article is from GCI-USA Regional Pastor and Equippe ...
July 2017
- Sermon for August 20, 2017
Scripture Readings: Gen. 45:1-15 and Ps. 133 (or Isa. 56:1, 6-8 and Ps. 67) Rom. 11:1- ...
July 2017
- Sermon for August 13, 2017
Scripture readings: Gen. 37:14, 12-28 (or 1 Kings 19:9-18; Ps. 85:8-13) Rom. 10:5-15; Ma ...
July 2017
- GCI: We are family!
Looking forward to our "family reunion" in Orlando in August, the July issue of "Equipper" ...
July 2017
- Kids Korner: Building relationships
This issue of Kid's Korner is from Jeffrey Broadnax who pastors GCI congregations in Ohio ...
July 2017
- Sermon for August 6, 2017
Scripture readings: Gen. 32:22-31 and Ps. 17:1-7, 15 (or Isa. 55:1-5 and Ps. 145:8-9, 14 ...
July 2017
- From Greg: Celebrating our family
Dear pastors and ministry leaders: Greg and Susan Williams As I travel in my respon ...
July 2017
- June 2017
- Clarifying Our Theological Vision, part 3
Here is part 3 of an essay titled Clarifying Our Theological Vision by Gary Deddo, with an ...
June 2017
- Sermon for July 30, 2017
Scripture readings: Gen. 29:15-28 and Ps. 105:1-11, 45b or 1 Kings 3:5-12 and Ps. 119:129 ...
June 2017
- Sermon for July 23, 2017
Scripture readings: Gen. 28:10-19a and Ps. 139:1-12, 23-24 or Isa. 44:6-8 and Ps. 86:11- ...
June 2017
- Kids Korner: Discipling through storytelling
Parents and others who minister to children have the challenging responsibility and privil ...
June 2017
- Sermon for July 16, 2017
Scripture readings: Gen. 25:19-34 and Ps. 119:105-112 or Isa. 55:10-13 and Ps. 65:9-13; ...
June 2017
- Retreating to advance the kingdom
The June issue of "Equipper" (articles and sermons linked below) continues our 2017 focus ...
June 2017
- On Leadership: Navigating through life: the 5 Gears
This article is from GCI-USA Regional Pastor and Equipper Feature Editor, Rick Shallenberg ...
June 2017
- Sermon for July 9, 2017
Scripture readings: Gen. 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67 and Ps. 45:10-17 (or Song 2:8-13) or Zech ...
June 2017
- Sermon for July 2, 2017
Scripture readings: Gen. 22:1-14 and Ps. 13:1-6 or Jer. 28:5-9 and Ps. 89:1-4, 15-18; Ro ...
June 2017
- From Greg: Retreating to charge forward
Dear pastors and ministry leaders: We each have unique "wiring" (personality). One of t ...
June 2017
- May 2017
- Sermon for June 25, 2017
Scripture readings: Gen. 21:8-21 and Ps. 86:1-10, 16-17 or Jer. 20:7-13 and Ps. 69:7-10, ...
May 2017
- Sermon for June 18, 2017
Scripture readings: Gen. 18:1-15 and Ps. 116:1-2, 12-19 or Ex. 19:2-8 and Ps. 100:1-5; R ...
May 2017
- Sermon for June 11, 2017 (Trinity Sunday)
Scripture readings: Gen. 1:1-2:4; Ps. 8:1-9; 2 Cor. 13:11-14; Matt. 28:16-20 REJOICING I ...
May 2017
- Renewing pastoral priorities
Here is the May "Equipper"---it continues our 2017 focus on renewal by looking at pastoral ...
May 2017
- Clarifying Our Theological Vision, part 2
Here is part 2 of an essay titled Clarifying Our Theological Vision by Gary Deddo, with an ...
May 2017
- Kids Korner: Trinity Sunday
Trinity Sunday (June 11) is a great time to teach kids about the Trinity. But how to do so ...
May 2017
- Sermon for June 4, 2017 (Pentecost)
Scripture readings: Num. 11:24-30; Psalm 104:24-35; Acts 2:1-21; John 20:19-23 PENTECOST ...
May 2017
- Sermon for May 28, 2017 (Ascension Sunday)
Scripture readings: Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47:1-9 or Psalm 93:1-5; Eph. 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-5 ...
May 2017
- From Greg: LEAD-P (priorities for pastors)
Dear pastors and ministry leaders: One of the most frustrating things in any job is not ...
May 2017
- The priority of preaching: using the RCL
In the article below, GCI-USA Publications Editor Ted Johnston suggests ways to use the Re ...
May 2017
- The priority of leadership: growing a strong leader CORE
This article is from GCI-USA Regional Pastor Randy Bloom. A current big push in exercis ...
May 2017
- April 2017
- Resources for theological renewal
GCI provides many resources to help its members and others understand GCI's incarnational ...
April 2017
- Sermon for May 21, 2017
Sermon for May 21 (Sixth Sunday of Easter) Scripture readings: Acts 17:22-31; Psalm 66:8 ...
April 2017
- Clarifying Our Theological Vision, part 1
Here is part 1 of an essay titled Clarifying Our Theological Vision by Gary Deddo, with an ...
April 2017
- Clarifying Our Theological Vision, introduction
This is the introduction to Clarifying Our Theological Vision, an essay by Gary Deddo, wi ...
April 2017
- Sermon for May 14, 2017
Sermon for May 14, 2017 (fifth Sunday of Easter) Scripture readings: Acts 7:55-60; Psalm ...
April 2017
- Renewing our theology
Theological renewal is the theme for the April Equipper--you'll find the articles and serm ...
April 2017
- From Greg: Renewed in Christ
Dear pastors and ministry leaders: Greg and Susan Williams When it comes to renewal ...
April 2017
- Kid's Korner: object lessons for Easter
Children's Ministry magazine recently published a helpful article with seven child-ori ...
April 2017
- Sermon for May 7, 2017
Sermon for May 7, 2017 (fourth Sunday of Easter) Scripture readings: Acts 2:42-47; Psalm ...
April 2017
- Sermon for April 30, 2017
Sermon for April 30, 2017 (third Sunday of Easter) Scripture readings: Acts 2:14, 36-41; ...
April 2017
- Sermon for April 23, 2017
Sermon for April 23, 2017 (second Sunday of Easter) Scripture readings: Acts 2:14, 22-32 ...
April 2017
- March 2017
- Kids Korner: resources for children's ministry
Teach children how they should live, and they will remember it all their lives. (Proverbs ...
March 2017
- Community outreach resources
A significant aspect of our renewal as congregations is developing "healthy habits" relate ...
March 2017
- How to conduct a community assessment
In order for a congregation to participate actively in what Christ is doing in the communi ...
March 2017
- Forward in 2017!
Through the articles and sermons linked below, the March Equipper addresses various issues ...
March 2017
- Sermon for April 16, 2017 (Easter)
Sermon for April 16, 2017 (Easter) Scripture readings: Acts 10:34-43 or Jer. 31:1-6; Psa ...
March 2017
- Sermon for April 13, 2017 (Maundy Thursday)
Sermon for April 13, 2017 (Maundy Thursday) Scripture readings: Ex. 12:1-4, 11-14; Psalm ...
March 2017
- Sermon for April 9, 2017 (Palm/Passion Sunday)
Sermon for April 9, 2017 (sixth Sunday in Lent---Palm/Passion Sunday) Scripture readings ...
March 2017
- Sermon for April 2, 2017
Sermon for April 2, 2017 (fifth Sunday in Lent) Scripture readings: Ezek. 37:1-14, Psa. ...
March 2017
- From Greg: Trends for churches in 2017
Dear pastors and ministry leaders: Greg and Susan Williams LifeWay Resources Presid ...
March 2017
- Sermon for March 26, 2017
Sermon for March 26, 2017 (fourth Sunday in Lent) Scripture readings: 1 Sam. 16:1-13, Ps ...
March 2017
- Sermon for March 19, 2017
Sermon for March 19, 2017 (third Sunday in Lent) Scripture readings: Ex. 17:1-7, Psa. 95 ...
March 2017
- February 2017
- Team-based leadership resources
Below are links to inexpensive or free resources that address key aspects of congregationa ...
February 2017
- Renewing our leadership
Through the five articles linked below, this month's Equipper addresses leadership develop ...
February 2017
- Kid's Korner: discipling children in small churches
Teach children how they should live, and they will remember it all their lives. (Proverbs ...
February 2017
- RCL sermons: February 12-March 12
In keeping with our commitment to equip pastors and others for preaching the Revised Commo ...
February 2017
- On leadership: Know yourself to lead yourself
This article is from Rick Shallenberger, a GCI-USA regional pastor and a contributing edit ...
February 2017
- From Greg: team-based and pastor-led
Dear fellow pastors and leaders, Our theme this issue is congregational leadership. Tho ...
February 2017
- January 2017
- On leadership: Commitment to high support-high challenge
This article is by Rick Shallenberger, who serves as a U.S. regional pastor and a contribu ...
January 2017
- Kid's Korner: Commitment to discipling our children
Teach children how they should live, and they will remember it all their lives. (Proverbs ...
January 2017
- Commitments on our journey of renewal
Happy New Year! Through the five articles linked below, this month's Equipper addresses so ...
January 2017
- Commitment to preaching the RCL
Rather than providing just one sermon this month, we're providing five! Going forward, we ...
January 2017
- Commitment to prayer
This article is from Michelle Fleming, who recently moved to Southern California from Flor ...
January 2017
- From Greg: mutual commitments in 2017
Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders, Happy New Year! I pray that the year ahead will be f ...
January 2017
- December 2016
- Equipped for a journey of renewal
The December Equipper (with the five articles linked below) focuses on helping us understa ...
December 2016
- Kid's Korner: Renew your ministry to children
Teach children how they should live, and they will remember it all their lives. (Proverbs ...
December 2016
- From Greg: Our renewal continues
Dear minister of Christ, I hope you enjoyed the theme of Renewal at our 2016 US Regiona ...
December 2016
- Sermon Summary: A renewed understanding of discipleship
One of the areas where the Spirit is renewing GCI's understanding and ministry practice is ...
December 2016
- A renewed understanding of evangelism
What difference does GCI's Incarnational, Trinitarian vision make in everyday ministry? Jo ...
December 2016
- GCI's educational strategy for renewal
This article is from Dr. Greg Williams, director of GCI-USA Church Administration and Deve ...
December 2016
- November 2016
- Use Christmas for outreach
In this article, Heber Ticas, CMM's National Coordinator, discusses how the congregation h ...
November 2016
- From Greg: Humanizing humanity
Dear fellow ministers of Christ, Greg and Susan Williams In my many travels with De ...
November 2016
- Kid's Korner: Use Christmas to teach kids about Christ
Childrens mininstries have the responsibility (and wonderful opportunity) to teach childre ...
November 2016
- Advent-Christmas celebration resources
In the Western-Christian tradition, Advent and Christmas celebrate the coming (advent) of ...
November 2016
- Preparing for Advent-Christmas
Below are links to the five articles in the November Equipper, which offers resources to h ...
November 2016
- Sermon summary: God's "one and only"
Lance and Georgia McKinnon This sermon summary is from GCI-USA Pastor Lance McKinnon. ...
November 2016
- October 2016
- Kid's Korner: What about Halloween?
Teach children how they should live, and they will remember it all their lives. (Proverbs ...
October 2016
- Sermon video: Safe and Sound
This month, instead of a written sermon summary, we're posting a video of a teaching that ...
October 2016
- From Greg: Invest in the development of your leaders
Dear pastors and ministry leaders: Greg and Susan Williams October is Clergy Apprec ...
October 2016
- Building the leaders around you
As we participate with Christ in developing leaders in our congregations, it's important t ...
October 2016
- Developing our congregational leaders
Below are links to the seven articles in the October issue of Equipper, which focuses on d ...
October 2016
- Using ministry descriptions in developing your ministry lead ...
Heber Ticas, GCI's national coordinator of Church Multiplication Ministries, offers advice ...
October 2016
- Developing a new pastor: It began with a question
Regional pastor Paul David (PD) Kurts tells the story of his experience in developing a ne ...
October 2016
- Mentoring young leaders
Regional pastor Michael Rasmussen draws from his personal experience to share an effective ...
October 2016
- September 2016
- Sermon Summary: Parable of the fig tree
In a sermon titled "Is God an Ax Murderer?, Pastor Lance McKinnon looks at Jesus' well-kno ...
September 2016
- Kid's Korner: Is your children's ministry in survival or cre ...
Just about every parent or grandparent with young children or grandchildren knows about th ...
September 2016
- From Greg: It's not about numbers
Dear fellow ministers of Christ, Greg and Susan Williams For the first 14 years of ...
September 2016
- Worship in fellowship groups
Below are the five articles in the September issue of Equipper, which focuses on conductin ...
September 2016
- Tips for facilitating discussions in fellowship groups
Lee Berger, pastor of GCI's Longview, TX, congregation, shares what he has learned about f ...
September 2016
- Here's what it looks like: Fellowship group worship
Equipper editor Ted Johnston shares a video that demonstrates a discussion-based Fellowshi ...
September 2016
- August 2016
- Thoughts from an experienced coach
This article is from GCI Pastor David Howe, an experienced life coach. David Howe Wha ...
August 2016
- Sermon Summary: Celebrate the Grip
This month we're providing a series of sermons with the overall title, Celebrate the Grip. ...
August 2016
- Kid's Korner: Preparing for Children's Church
By Susi Albrecht and Nancy Akers Teach children how they should live, and they will re ...
August 2016
- From Greg: Coaching matters
Dear pastors and ministry leaders, Greg and Susan Williams I'm an old athlete! In h ...
August 2016
- Ministry coaching
Below are the five articles in the August Equipper. The focus this issue is on coaching--- ...
August 2016
- Coaching testimonies
GCI provides its interns with a ministry coach. We asked three of them to comment on what ...
August 2016
- July 2016
- Focused on fundraising
In the June Equipper we began looking at the theme of stewardship with a focus on generosi ...
July 2016
- Kid's Korner: Summertime ministry
by Susi Albrecht and Nancy Akers Teach children how they should live, and they will re ...
July 2016
- Sermon summary: Be strong, willing and committed
Here is a sermon from Equipper editor and Regional Pastor Ted Johnston. It's based on the ...
July 2016
- Fundraising through networking
by Pastor Tim Sitterley Linda and Tim Sitterley You've probably had occasions when ...
July 2016
- Lessons learned about fundraising
by Pastor Sam Butler Sam and Denise Butler Fundraising---it was the last thing I wa ...
July 2016
- From Greg: Our calling to be fundraisers
Dear pastors and ministry leaders: Greg and Susan Williams I have significant exper ...
July 2016
- June 2016
- The life-giving power of generosity
This article is from Paul David (PD) Kurts, regional pastor of GCI's Mid-Atlantic Region. ...
June 2016
- From Greg: Live and preach generosity
Dear pastors and ministry leaders: Greg and Susan Williams My father was an apple g ...
June 2016
- Cultivating generosity
This month's Equipper (see the five articles linked below) focuses on our calling to follo ...
June 2016
- Sermon Summary: Generous God, generous life
This sermon summary is from Ted Johnston, Equipper editor. It addresses the theme of this ...
June 2016
- Kid's Korner: What do kids need from a church?
by Susi Albrecht and Nancy Akers Teach children how they should live, and they will re ...
June 2016
- Nurturing a culture of generosity
This article is from CAD team member Randy Bloom. Randy serves as the Regional Pastor of t ...
June 2016
- May 2016
- Rebuilding larger congregations
Here are reports from GCI churches in Texas, Ohio and Florida that are rebuilding. All thr ...
May 2016
- Kid's Korner: Planting lasting seeds
by Susi Albrecht and Nancy Akers Teach children how they should live, and they will re ...
May 2016
- Rebuilding GCI
This month's Equipper focuses on how we may participate with God in what he is doing to re ...
May 2016
- Sermon Summary: Forward with Jesus
Here is a summary of a sermon from Brian Carlisle, lead pastor at Living Hope Christian Fe ...
May 2016
- Rebuilding smaller congregations
Many of our smallest congregations are trying new ways to join Jesus in reaching out to ne ...
May 2016
- From Greg: Our journey of rebuilding
Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders, Greg and Susan Williams Rebuilding GCI is the th ...
May 2016
- April 2016
- Kid's Korner: Equipping children to know, grow and show God’ ...
by Susi Albrecht and Nancy Akers Teach children how they should live, and they will re ...
April 2016
- Helping a refugee family in Los Angeles
This article is from Janet Morrison who directs Great Commission Trips, one of GCI Generat ...
April 2016
- Welcome home to Ottawa
This article is from Fraser Henderson, one of the pastors in GCI's Ottawa, Canada, congreg ...
April 2016
- The Refugee Crisis
In this issue of Equipper we focus on joining Jesus in responding to the global refugee cr ...
April 2016
- Nova's story
In this article, Nova Musafiri, a refugee who settled in Canada, tells his story. I l ...
April 2016
- From Greg: The refugee crisis---how can we respond?
Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders: Greg and Susan Williams In 2014, nearly 60 milli ...
April 2016
- March 2016
- Here's what renewal looks like
This article is from Regional Pastor Rick Shallenberger. Rick works with pastors and congr ...
March 2016
- Recommended discipleship resource
This article is from Calvin Simon who pastors New Creation Community Church, GCI's congreg ...
March 2016
- Sermon summary: Forget being forgotten
Here is the summary of a sermon for Easter Sunday written by pastor Lance McKinnon (Revise ...
March 2016
- Renewal In Our Churches
The March Equipper focuses on what the Spirit is doing to bring renewal to our churches. T ...
March 2016
- Ministry rhythms that lead to renewal
This article is from Heber Ticas, senior pastor at Comunión De Gracia, GCI's Sun Valley, C ...
March 2016
- From Greg: Keys for renewal in our churches
Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders: Greg and Susan Williams I hope you like the new ...
March 2016
- February 2016
- Preaching from the lectionary
This article is from pastor Sam Butler. Sam and Denise Butler Several months ago I ...
February 2016
- FaithTalk equipper: resources for fellowship groups
This article is from regional pastor Randy Bloom. Randy and Debbie Bloom In GCI we ...
February 2016
- Sermon summary: Jesus in the Dark
Here is the summary of a sermon for Palm Sunday written by pastor Lance McKinnon (Revised ...
February 2016
- Renewal In Our Fellowship Groups
The February Equipper focuses on renewal in our smallest congregations (we call them fello ...
February 2016
- From Greg: Operating from abundance, not scarcity
Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders: Greg and Susan Williams During our 2015 end-of-y ...
February 2016
- What is a fellowship group?
Recently, Greg Williams emailed all GCI-USA primary pastoral leaders to notify them that C ...
February 2016
- January 2016
- From Greg: Our theme for 2016
Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders, I’m excited about 2016, in part because I recently r ...
January 2016