Welcome to this week’s episode, a special rerun from our Speaking of Life archive. We hope you find its timeless message as meaningful today as it was when it was first shared. Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion … Continue reading "Sermon for July 27, 2025 — Proper 12" Read the article
Welcome to this week’s episode, a special rerun from our Speaking of Life archive. We hope you find its timeless message as meaningful today as it was when it was first shared. Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion … Continue reading "Sermon for July 20, 2025 — Proper 11" Read the article
Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v-bECPvQwQ Program Transcript The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ: Colossians The first rays of sunlight break over a distant horizon, chasing away the darkness and unveiling a brand-new day. In much the same … Continue reading "Sermon for July 13, 2025 — Proper 10" Read the article
Welcome to this week’s episode, a special rerun from our Speaking of Life archive. We hope you find its timeless message as meaningful today as it was when it was first shared. Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion … Continue reading "Sermon for July 6, 2025 — Proper 9" Read the article
We hope you find this new resource helpful as you prepare for the time of giving and taking communion in your Hope Avenue. These are meaningful formational practices that we can plan with care and intentionality. How to Use This Resource An outline is provided for you to use as a guide, followed by a … Continue reading "Offering and Communion Starters" Read the article
Michelle Hartman, Communications Director Steele Creek, North Carolina, US In any ministry, intentional reflection and assessment are vital to growth. Just like any part of the church body, children’s ministry deserves thoughtful care, clear vision, and regular evaluation. When we take time to audit our ministries, we create space to celebrate strengths, address weaknesses, and … Continue reading "Forming Young Disciples: A Kingdom Investment" Read the article
Discipleship happens best when leaders are equipped with clarity and purpose. This Church Hack offers job descriptions for roles in the Faith Avenue, helping churches nurture intentional mentorship and spiritual formation. Read the full hack here. Read the article
This month we introduce a new series on Jesus’ parables. Jesus often described his kingdom using parables. For each of the next seven issues, we will discuss a different parable. We’ll explore questions like: What does this parable reveal about the kingdom? What does it tell us about the role of the Church in the … Continue reading "The Parable of the Sower" Read the article
By Michelle Hartman, Communications Director Steele Creek, North Carolina, US [In case you missed it, you can read the introduction to this book club here.] Centering Discipleship — Session 1 We’re excited to kick off our Centering Discipleship book club! In this first session, we’ll dive into Chapters 1–4 of E.K. Strawser’s Centering Discipleship, exploring … Continue reading "Centering Discipleship Book Club" Read the article
By Rex dela Peña, National Ministry Team San Roque, Northern Luzon, Philippines In GCI-Philippines, figuring out God’s will is not something we try to do alone. It’s become a real journey we take together — one full of faith, honest talk, and watching where God is already working. We’re learning to move away from relying … Continue reading "Discerning Together" Read the article
