The links below connect to the Ministry Toolbox on GCI’s newly-launched Resources website. The tools found there are designed to assist congregations in pursuing our healthy church vision. Healthy church results from several factors, including the two addressed below: healthy leadership and healthy ministries. Healthy Leadership (REAL Teams) Healthy church leadership is pastor-led and team-based—what GCI refers to as REAL … Continue reading "Tools for Building Healthy Churches" Read the article
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As we continue exploring key elements of Healthy Church, we come to the receiving of offerings—a key part of the hope venue. To assist you in this important aspect of inspirational worship services, we’ve prepared the infographic below (click on the image to download). Read the article
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Sermon for Dec. 30, 2018 Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8TL9FPhuS8&feature=youtu.be Program Transcript Scripture readings for today: 1 Sam. 2:18-20, 26 • Ps. 148 • Col. 3:12-17 • Luke 2:41-52 The Most Boring Story in the Gospels (Luke 2:41-51) Introduction Note to preacher: You may want to … Continue reading "Sermon for Dec. 30, 2018" Read the article
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Note: This sermon is for Christmas Eve or Day, which begins the 12 days of the Christmas season (for a Surprising God post about Christmas, click here). A Speaking of Life video and discussion questions are not provided with this sermon. For a Bible Project video exploring Luke's account of Jesus' birth, click here. Scripture … Continue reading "Sermon for Dec. 24/25, 2018 (Christmas)" Read the article
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Sermon for Dec. 23, 2018 (Advent 4) Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHm68-r8RV4&feature=youtu.be Program Transcript Note: This sermon is for the last Sunday of the season of Advent, which spans the four Sundays that precede Christmas day. To read a Surprising God post explaining the meaning … Continue reading "Sermon for Dec. 23, 2018 (Advent 4)" Read the article
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Sermon for Dec. 16, 2018 (Advent 3) Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUQ36U4pmAU&feature=youtu.be Program Transcript Note: This sermon is for the third Sunday of the season of Advent, which spans the four Sundays that precede Christmas day. To read a Surprising God post explaining the meaning … Continue reading "Sermon for Dec. 16, 2018 (Advent 3)" Read the article
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Sermon for Dec. 2, 2018 (Advent 1) Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPRLpLS0cDM Program Transcript Note: With this sermon we enter the season of Advent, which spans the four Sundays that precede Christmas day. To read a Surprising God post explaining the meaning of Advent click … Continue reading "Sermon for Dec. 2, 2018 (Advent 1)" Read the article
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Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders, October was a whirlwind month for me! As most of you know, on October 14 in Charlotte, NC, I was installed as GCI’s new President (click here for a report in GCI Update). It is a privilege to be entrusted with this responsibility and I look forward to what lies ahead as, … Continue reading "Equipping for GCI’s Next Chapter" Read the article
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Click on the image below to download a listing of GCI-related topics to pray about each day during the month of November. Read the article
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The next Christian worship year (called “Year C” in the Revised Common Lectionary) stretches from December 2, 2018 through November 30, 2019 (Advent to Advent). The chart below (click it to download) will help you plan worship (including preaching) for the year ahead. For related worship resources on GCI’s Resources website, click here. For a related … Continue reading "Revised Common Lectionary (Year C)" Read the article
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