Speaking Of Life 4009 | Practicing Christ in the Kitchen 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 … Continue reading "Sermon for January 26, 2025 – Third Sunday after Epiphany" Read the article
Speaking Of Life 4008 | No Comparisons 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 … Continue reading "Sermon for January 19, 2025 – Second Sunday after Epiphany" 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=7N2SUq7PPI8 Program Transcript Epiphany: Jesus, Light of the World Think of the stars on a dark, cloudless night—small, distant lights scattered across the vast sky, yet enough to bring comfort and direction. Jesus … Continue reading "Sermon for January 12, 2025 – First Sunday after Epiphany | Baptism of the Lord" 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 January 5, 2025 – Second Sunday after Christmas" Read the article
May hope allow us to dream. By Dishon Mills, Pastor, Steele Creek, North Carolina, U.S. In my office, in front of my desk, there is a fig tree sapling. With my mother’s blessing, I took it from the base of the fig tree in her backyard. I carefully dug it up and wrapped its roots … Continue reading "Pastor Dishon’s Farewell—A Little Green Bud" Read the article
We create sacred spaces to experience the living Christ as a community, being formed into the image of Christ together. By Justine Paolo “Jep” Parcasio, Associate Pastor, Baguio, Luzon, Philippines For the past ten years, Grace Communion Baguio has been journeying into the life and ministry of Jesus throughout the year. We do this by … Continue reading "Formation—Celebrating Epiphany Together" Read the article
Coaching can draw out potential through awareness that becomes action. By Cara Garrity, Development Coordinator, Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S. This year our theme has been “Faith, Hope, and Love Integrated.” Throughout the year, we have explored a variety of tools that support our development of Healthy Church rhythms and integration of the ministry Avenues. What role … Continue reading "Coaching" Read the article
Here are the top 10 GCI resources from 2024. They are timeless resources that you may want to bookmark so you can refer to them all year. Art of Mentoring — This series, released this year, explores how mentoring relationships foster growth and leadership development across generations. This resource is a timely revisit for leaders … Continue reading "In Case You Missed It" Read the article
Sharing a few things from 45+ years in ministry. By Rick Shallenberger, Editor I will retire in mid-January, and as I look back at my 45+ years in ministry leadership, which includes 40 years of full-time employment with GCI, I am amazed at the opportunities and blessings God has invited me to participate in. I’ve … Continue reading "The Blessing of Looking Back" Read the article
Speaking Of Life 4005 | Just Like Mom Used to Make Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion Have you ever experienced having a loved one bring you gifts or goodies that remind you of the warmth of home? … Continue reading "Sermon for December 29, 2024 – First Sunday after Christmas" Read the article
