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By Randy Bloom, US Regional Director Years ago, faced with the challenge of leading maj ...

  Dr. Gary Deddo, Grace Communion Seminary President, addresses the topic: Wha ...

Easter is a joyous celebration of the new life we have in Christ! Easter Sunday is the mos ...

By Pam Morgan, GCI Operations Coordinator There are many resources for children's minis ...

Acts 2:14a, 36-41 • Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 • I Peter 1:17-23 • Luke 24:13-35 The theme fo ...

Psalm 16:1-9 • Acts 2:14a, 22-32 • 1 Peter 1:3-9 • John 20:19-31 The theme this week is ...

Acts 10:34-43 • Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 • Colossians 3:1-4 • John 20:1-18 This week’s them ...

Isaiah 52:13-53:12 • Psalm 22:1-21 • Hebrews 4:14-16, 5:7-9 • John 18:1-19:42 This week’s ...

Isaiah 50:4-9 • Psalm 31:9-16 • Philippians 2:5-11 • Matthew 26:14-27:66 The theme for ...

The Easter Preparation season is a time of preparing ourselves to receive from God a fresh ...

Like a great waterwheel, the liturgical (Christian calendar) year goes on relentlessly irr ...

Imagine the body of Christ all speaking the same thing at the same time. What a powerful m ...

Waiting & Weeping John 11:1-45 (NRSV) Read, or have someone read, the text prior to ...

1 Samuel 16:1-13 • Psalm 23:1-6 • Ephesians 5:8-14 • John 9:1-41 The theme this week is s ...

Exodus 17:1-7 • Psalm 95:1-11 • Romans 5:1-11 • John 4:5-42 This week’s theme is God’s ov ...

Genesis 12:1-4a • Psalm 121:1-8 • Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 • John 3:1-17 The theme for this we ...

Gen. 2:15-17; 3:1-7 • Psalm 32:1-11 • Romans 5:12-19 • Matthew 4:1-11 The theme for thi ...

By Bret Miller, GCI IT Manager The number one way many people find a church to visit is ...

By John McLean, Director of ACCM The GCI Worship Calendar is designed to focus our worshi ...

These three remind us Jesus is the center of the center. During my years in ministry, b ...

Ex.24:12-18 • Psalm 99:1-9 • 2 Peter 1:16-21 • Matthew 17:1-9 The theme this week is the ...

Deuteronomy 30:15-20 • Psalm 119:1-8 • 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 • Matthew 5:21-37 The theme th ...

What does a guest think when they experience your worship service? By Randy Bloom, Region ...

Isaiah 58:1-12 • Psalm 112:1-9 • I Cor. 2:1-12 • Matthew 5:13-20 The theme this week is o ...

Micah6:1-8 · Psalm 15:1-5 · 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 · Matthew 5:1-12 The theme for this wee ...

In our constantly connected and fast-paced world, the call to worship is an opportunity to ...

By Heber Ticas, Superintendent of South America Growing up in the church and after 20 y ...

Where do you turn when you are feeling hopeless? There have been a number of times in my ...

In the last GCI Update letter, Clarity, President Greg Williams explains the importanc ...

A comparison of Zechariah's and Mary's response to the Angel Gabriel Written by Daphne Si ...

Readings: Isaiah 9:1-4 • Psalm 27:1, 4-9 • 1 Cor. 1:10-18 • Matthew 4:12-23 The the ...

Keeping Jesus the center of the center. I never understood total darkness until I was in ...

Readings: Isaiah 49:1-7 • Psalm 40:1-11 • 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 • John 1:29-42 The theme fo ...

Readings: Isaiah 42:1-9 • Psalm 29 • Acts 10:34-43 • Matthew 3:13-17 This week's theme is ...

Advent PowerPoint with a graphic for each candle lighting and the accompanying scripture. ...

Throughout 2019 we have focused on the Team Based - Pastor Led model for GCI churches. Pas ...

Written by Danny Zachariah, Regional Director of the Indian Subcontinent One common rea ...

Readings: Psalm 147:12-20 • Ephesians 1:3-14 • John 1:1-9;10-18 • Jeremiah 31:7-14 The th ...

By Lance McKinnon, Grace Communion Seminary The birth of Jesus, accompanied by the visi ...

The PDF below contains the pericope calendar from the Revised Common Lectionary that GCI w ...

Each week, as we gather in our GCI congregations around the world, most of our pastors ar ...

Joy to the world! Christ is born! During Christmas we celebrate the incarnation, when God ...

Readings: Isaiah 63:7-9 • Psalm 148 • Hebrews 2:10-18 • Matthew 2:13-22 This week’s theme ...

Readings: Isaiah 9:2-7 • Luke 2:1-20 • John 1:1-14 This week’s theme is Christmas—the cel ...

Readings: Isaiah 7:10-16 • Psalm 80:1-7 • Romans 1:1-7 • Matthew 1:18-25 This week’s them ...

Readings: Isaiah 35:1-10 • Psalm 146:5-10 • Luke 1:46-55 • James 5:7-10 • Matthew 11:2-11 ...

Readings: Isaiah 11:1-10 • Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 • Romans 15:4-13 • Matthew 3:1-12 The them ...

Readings: Isaiah 2:1-5 • Psalm 122:1-9 • Romans 13:11-14 • Matthew 24:36-44 This week’s t ...

Advent encompasses God’s story from the garden of Eden in Genesis to the establishment ...

Written by Eugene Guzon, Superintendent of Asia Have you ever noticed how easy it is fo ...

Advent: Jesus then, Jesus now, Jesus in the future Want to know a secret? I used to think ...

Readings: Jeremiah 23:1-6 • Luke 1:68-79 • Colossians 1:11-20 • Luke 23:33-43 This week’s ...

Readings: Isaiah 65:17-25 • Isaiah 12:1-6 • 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 • Luke 21:5-19 This we ...

Readings: Haggai 1:15-2:9 • Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21 or Psalm 98 • 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5. 13-1 ...

Readings: Isaiah 1:10-18 • Psalm 32:1-8 • 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12 • Luke 19:1-10 Thi ...

By Rick Shallenberger, Equipper Editor For most of my life I wasn’t sure how to deal wi ...

By Bill Hall, National Director, Canada The seminar on Small Group ministry was nearing ...

Do our lives inspire others to say, “I want what you have”? By Tim Sitterley, US Regional ...

Living and sharing the gospel One of the most famous Christian misquotes is attributed ...

Readings: Joel 2:23-32 • Psalm 65:1-14 • 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 • Luke 18:9-14 This week’ ...

Readings: Jeremiah 31:27-34 • Psalm 119:97-104 • 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 • Luke 18:1-8 This we ...

In GCI, we pursue Christ-centered relationships and seek to serve each other with high sup ...

Readings: Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 • Psalm 66:1-11 • 2 Timothy 2:8-15 • Luke 17:11-19 This week ...

Readings: Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4 • Psalm 37:1-10 • 2 Timothy 1:1-14 • Luke 17:5-10 This we ...

By Jeff Broadnax, US GenMin Coordinator “Starting a youth/children’s ministry in a congre ...

Participating in a three-year plan to preach through the Bible By Bill Hall, National Dir ...

Grabbing people’s attention with stories and passion By Randy Bloom, US East Regional D ...

The difference between teaching and preaching By Randy Bloom, US East Regional Director ...

Pastors and leaders are growing too It had been a rough week and I was not in the best mo ...

Readings: Jeremiah 32:1-3, 6-15 • Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16 • 1 Timothy 6:6-19 • Luke 16:19-31 ...

Affirmation and appreciation go a long way in deepening relationships and making sure anot ...

Readings: Jeremiah 8:18-9:1 • Psalm 79:1-9 • 1 Timothy 2:1-7 • Luke 16:1-13 This week’s t ...

Readings: Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28 • Psalm 14:1-7 • 1 Timothy 1:12-17 • Luke 15:1-10 This ...

Readings: Jeremiah 18:1-11 • Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 • Philemon 1:1-21 • Luke 14:25-33 This ...

Readings: Jeremiah 2:4-13 • Psalm 81:1, 10-16 • Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 • Luke 14:1, 7-14 T ...

A tongue-in-cheek idea to keep church the way we like it. Because we like things the ...

Here are a few nuts and bolts. By Randy Bloom, US East Regional Director I think all o ...

By Randy Bloom, US East Regional Director As I write this article my wife, Deb, and I a ...

By Bill Hall, National Director for Canada Recently, my wife and I had an interesting c ...

God used a tent full of teenagers to change my life. I used to believe my church was the ...

The first half of our We Believe discipleship resource is now available in a workbook form ...

Readings: Jeremiah 1:4-10 • Psalm 71:1-6 • Hebrews 12:18-29 • Luke 13:10-17 This week’s t ...

Readings: Isaiah 5:1-7 • Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19 • Hebrews 11:29-12:2 • Luke 12:49-56 This wee ...

Readings: Genesis 15:1-6 • Psalm 33:12-22 • Hebrew 11:1-3 • Luke 12:32-40 This week’s the ...

Readings: Hosea 11:1-11 • Psalm 107:1-9, 43 • Colossians 3:1-11 • Luke 12:13-21 This week ...

First impressions can bridge someone into the life of a faith community; it can also becom ...

How do we assimilate people into our healthy congregations? By Randy Bloom, US East Reg ...

By Randy Bloom. US East Regional Director Have you ever woken up on a Sunday morning an ...

What is the first word that pops into your mind when you think of church? Fellowship? Potl ...

By Bill Hall, National Director, Canada I have been blessed to meet many people who hav ...

Part of being a healthy church is consistent communication. To support our local congregat ...

Readings: Genesis 18:20-21 • Psalm 138:1-8 • Colossians 2:6-10 • Luke 11:1-13 This week’s ...

Readings: Genesis 18:1-10a • Psalm 15:1-5 • Colossians 1:15-28 • Luke 10:38-42 This week’ ...

Readings: Deuteronomy 30:9-14 • Psalm 25:1-10 • Colossians 1:1-14 • Luke 10:25-37 This we ...

Loving community begins with seeing the neighborhood through the eyes of Jesus. By pastor ...

Readings: 2 Kings 5:1-14 • Psalm 30:1-12 • Galatians 6:1-6, 7-16 • Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 Th ...

God has uniquely gifted you and your congregation for community involvement. By pastor ...

Several years ago, I had two individuals in one of my congregations who monopolized my tim ...

Summer is a great time to plan an outreach event for your community and share the love of ...

Readings: 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14 • 1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21 • Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20 • Psalm 16:1 ...

Readings: 1 Kings 19:1-15 • Psalm 42:1-11 and 43:1-5 • Galatians 3:23-29 • Luke 8:26-39 T ...

Readings: Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 • Psalm 8:1-9 • Romans 5:1-5 • John 16:12-15 This week is ...

Readings: Acts 2:1-21 • Psalm 104:24-34, 35b • Romans 8:14-17 • John 14:8-17, 25-27 This ...

Readings: Luke 24:44–53 • Psalm 47:1-9 or 93:1-5 • Acts 1:1-11 • Ephesians 1:15–23 This w ...

Identifying your congregation's gifts and talents This article was written by Randy Bloom ...

Engaging your community This article was written by Pastor Sam Butler. Healthy churches ...

A deeper look at Jesus’ New Command Most of us can recite John 13:35, “By this everyone w ...

Readings: Acts 16:9-15 • Psalm 67:1-7 • Revelation 21:10, 10:22-22:5 • John 5:1-9 This we ...

The location for the Sermon on the Mount---the Beatitudes---is between the ancient cities ...

  This issue of Kid's Korner is written by Jeffrey Broadnax, GCI Generatio ...

This article is written by GCI pastor Mark Mounts. My wife, Debra, and I recently had t ...

Readings: Acts 11:1-18 • Psalm 148:1-14 • Revelation 21:1-6 • John 13:31-35 This week’s t ...

Readings: Acts 9:36-43 • Psalm 23:1-6 • Revelation 7:9-17 • John 10:22-30 This week’s the ...

Readings: Acts 9:1-6, 7-20 • Psalm 30:1-12 • Revelation 5:11-14 • John 21:1-19 This week’ ...

Churches often use the terms mission, commission, missional and missionary. While the word ...

When people talk about the church’s mission, they refer to what is called the Great Commis ...

This Kids Korner article is from GenMin National Coordinator Jeffrey Broadnax. I re ...

Readings: Psalm 118:14-29 • Acts 5:27-32 • John 20:19-31 • Revelation 1:4-8 This week’s t ...

Readings: Acts 10:34-43 • Psalm 118:1-2; 14-24 • 1 Cor. 15:19-26 • John 20:1-18 This week ...

Readings: Isaiah 52:12-53:12 • Psalm 22:1-31 • Heb. 4:14-16; 5:7-9 • John 18-19 This wee ...

Readings: Exodus 12:1-14 • Psalm 116:1-2. 12-19 • 1 Cor. 11:23-26 • John 13:1-17, 31- ...

Readings: Isaiah 50:4-9 • Psalm 31:9-16 • Philippians 2:5-11 • Luke 22:14-23:56 This week ...

Readings: Isaiah 43:16-21 • Psalm 126:1-6 • Phil. 3:4b-14 • John 12:1-8 This week’s theme ...

This article is written by Jeff Broadnax, Director of Generations Ministry and Assistant R ...

Philip ran over and heard the man reading from the prophet Isaiah. Philip asked, “Do you u ...

Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders, One of the greatest joys in ministry is developing o ...

The power of equipping and empowering others Jesus didn’t just send instructions to a gro ...

Readings: Joshua 5:9-12 • Psalm 32:1-11 • 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 • Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 This ...

Readings: Isaiah 55:1-9 • Psalm 63:1-8 • 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 • Luke 13:1-9 This week’s ...

Readings: Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 • Psalm 27:1-14 • Philippians 3:17-4:1 • Luke 13:31-35 T ...

Readings: Deuteronomy 26:1-11 • Psalm 91:1-2, 9-15 • Romans 10:8b-13 • Luke 4:1-13 This w ...

Readings: Exodus 34:29-35 • Psalm 99:1-9 • 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2 • Luke 9:28-43 The them ...

Lending With the Promise of Repayment Written by George Hart, retired GCI pastor My fi ...

The Value of Life-on-Life Mentoring Written by Anthony Mullins, National Coordinator for ...

This article is written by Randy Bloom, US Regional Director In the early years of my m ...

This article is written by Tim Sitterley, GCI Regional Director “Team-based pastor-led ...

The Call to Engage, Equip, Empower and Encourage By Heber Ticas, GCI pastor and Superinte ...

Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders, I'm pretty adept at self-preservation---building wal ...

Join us this new year in celebrating how God is working in and among our fellowships. To d ...

Brochures and postcards are effective ways for congregations to make their presence known ...

Readings: Gen. 45:3-11, 15; Ps. 37:1-11, 39-40; 1 Cor. 15:15, 35-38, 42-50; Luke 6:27-38. ...

Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders: What is it like to be on the other side of you? ...

This Kids Korner article is from GenMin National Coordinator Jeffrey Broadnax. Start c ...

Readings: Jer. 17:5-10; Ps. 1:1-6; 1 Cor. 15:12-20; Luke 6:17-26. The theme this week is ...

Readings: Isa. 6:1-8; Ps. 138:1-8; 1 Cor. 15:1-11; Luke 5:1-11. The theme this week is Pr ...

Readings: Jer. 1:4-10; Ps. 71:1-6; 1 Cor. 13:1-13; Luke 4:21-30. The theme this week is J ...

Now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. (1 Cor. 1 ...

Is the leadership in your church pastor-led, team-based; or team-based, pastor-led? Though ...

Click on the image below to download a list of GCI-related topics to pray about each day d ...

Scripture Readings Neh. 8:1-10 • Ps. 19:1-14 • 1 Cor. 12:12-31a • Luke 4:14-21 Jesus’ In ...

Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders: Ted and Donna Johnston During the season of Adve ...

Scripture Readings Isa. 62:1-5 • Ps. 36:5-10 • 1 Cor. 12:1-11 • John 2:1-22 The Woman an ...

To help you use graphic communication in building unity within your congregation, GCI Medi ...

Sending a thank you card or note is a powerful way to enhance connection within a congrega ...

In "The Trinity, Creation and Pastoral Ministry," Graham Buxton notes that church leaders ...

This Kids Korner article is from GCI Generations Ministries National Coordinator Jeffrey B ...

GCI's Statement of Values says this: "Scripture declares that all hatred and prejudice is ...

Scripture Readings Isa. 43:1-7 • Ps. 29:1-11 • Acts 8:14-17 • Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 Jesus, ...

Note: January 6, the day of Epiphany, begins a season in the Church calendar also called E ...

The links below connect to the Ministry Toolbox on GCI's newly-launched Resources website. ...

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 m ...

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: This sermon is for Christmas Eve or Day, which begins the 12 days of the Christmas s ...

Note: This sermon is for the last Sunday of the season of Advent, which spans the four Sun ...

Note: This sermon is for the third Sunday of the season of Advent, which spans the four Su ...

Note: This sermon is for the second Sunday of Advent, the season that spans the four Sunda ...

Note: With this sermon we enter the season of Advent, which spans the four Sundays that pr ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

The next Christian worship year (called "Year C" in the Revised Common Lectionary) stretch ...

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 impor ...

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, and ...

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

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 shoul ...

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

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

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 Venue Resources is an infographic that shows how to use a connection car ...

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 our ne ...

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

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 Lance ...

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 ...

By Ted Johnston, GCI Publications Editor Ted Johnston As Greg Williams mentions in ...

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 ...

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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 ...