Speaking of Life 5036 | Stubbornness This week we’re sharing a Speaking of Life message from our archive as a supplemental resource. We encourage you to use this for reflection and preparation, or small group discussion. For your worship gathering, consider how a call to worship from a local voice or contextualized introduction to the … Continue reading "Sermon for July 26, 2026 — Proper 12" Read the article
Speaking of Life 5035 | He is Already Here This week we’re sharing a Speaking of Life message from our archive as a supplemental resource. We encourage you to use this for reflection and preparation, or small group discussion. For your worship gathering, consider how a call to worship from a local voice or contextualized … Continue reading "Sermon for July 19, 2026 — Proper 11" Read the article
Matthew: The Kingdom Hidden in Plain Sight 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=jDBYrihAdVA Program Transcript Matthew: The Kingdom Hidden in Plain Sight Sometimes the most important things in life are easy to overlook. A small seed planted in … Continue reading "Sermon for July 12, 2026 — Proper 10" Read the article
Speaking of Life 5033 | Our Great Resolution This week we’re sharing a Speaking of Life message from our archive as a supplemental resource. We encourage you to use this for reflection and preparation, or small group discussion. For your worship gathering, consider how a call to worship from a local voice or contextualized introduction … Continue reading "Sermon for July 5, 2026 — Proper 9" Read the article
Last year, we introduced a new resource to help 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. The Communion and Offering Starters are posted a month ahead, like the sermon resources. Below are the July starters. … Continue reading "Offering and Communion Starters | July" Read the article
Grace Communion International is seeking a Digital Content Developer to serve on our Media Team. This full-time, non-exempt position is based in Charlotte, NC, and reports to the Media Coordinator. The Digital Content Developer helps tell the story of what God is doing through Grace Communion International by creating thoughtful, engaging digital content including video, … Continue reading "Now Hiring—Digital Content Developer" Read the article
We place-share when we recognize a young person’s reality and call it what it is. In this episode of “You’re Included,” Andrew Root discusses how relational youth ministry arises out of place-sharing rather than patterns of influence. Dr. Root is Chair of Youth and Family Ministry at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, and received … Continue reading "Entering the Full Humanity of Adolescents" Read the article
By the Spirit, participation in Jesus’ mission forms us into who we are created to be. The significance of Pentecost is that by the power of the Spirit believers enter into a season of active participation with Jesus in building the Church. In Ordinary Time, the call to discipleship takes center stage, emphasizing not only … Continue reading "Formation—Ordinary Time" Read the article
Did you know you can purchase a variety of GCI resources through Amazon? Through Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing, GCI resources are available as Kindle eBooks, Audible audiobooks, or printed paperbacks shipped directly to your home. Featured titles include these valuable workbooks: 40 Days of Discipleship: A Self-Paced Doctrinal Education Plan, Vol 1 We Believe: Exploring … Continue reading "GCI Amazon Bookstore" Read the article
Following Jesus is a journey shaped by growth, reflection, and participation. This Church Hack offers a simple way to help your congregation discern their next step through a discipleship MAP. Invite your team or group to reflect together.Learn more here. Read the article
