By Michelle Hartman, Communications Director Steele Creek, North Carolina, US Children are not just the future of the church — they are active participants in the body of Christ today. In this article, Give Ministry Opportunities to Children, Ted Johnston explores how churches can intentionally include children in meaningful ministry roles. From serving during worship … Continue reading "Ministry With, Not Just For, Children" Read the article
“One generation commends your works to another.” — Psalm 145:4a NIV Let’s build communities where stories of God’s faithfulness are passed on, person to person, generation to generation. Explore this month’s Church Hack on engaging across generations. Read the article
By Cara Garrity, Development Coordinator Lynn, Massachusetts, US The kingdom of God is like … When you consider the kingdom of God, what do you imagine it is like? What images come to mind? What hopes? In the Gospels, we are gifted with several accounts of Jesus talking about the kingdom of God. In Mark … Continue reading "The Parable of the Mustard Seed" Read the article
By Michelle Hartman, Communications Director Steele Creek, North Carolina, US Centering Discipleship Book Club: Session 2 In case you missed it, you can read the introduction to this book club here, and you can read the first session here. Looking for more insight into how discipleship becomes both communal and contextual? Listen to our interviews … Continue reading "Centering Discipleship Book Club, #2" Read the article
The GCI Strategic Planning Packet is a planning guide designed to empower church leaders to collaboratively develop clear, Spirit-led strategies for their congregations. This curriculum walks participants through a structured six‑session journey. It begins with storytelling then moves through the following: team-based planning defining mission/vision/values developing actionable Ministry Action Plans (MAPs) refining team meeting practices … Continue reading "Strategic Planning Packet" Read the article
Barry Robinson, Regional Director Southern England and Pastor Stratford, England, UK In a post-Christian context, the Holy Spirit is moving in and through the Church’s neighbourhood engagement. The 2021 census of England and Wales showed for the first time, less than half the population described themselves as Christian, with the “no religion” response gaining momentum. … Continue reading "The Holy Spirit’s Movement" Read the article
When I was growing up in the U.K., one of the most popular shows on TV was an Australian soap opera called “Neighbours.” It followed the ups and downs of people who lived on Ramsay Street in a fictional suburb of Melbourne, Australia. It had a very catchy theme tune that began with the line … Continue reading "Everyone Needs Good Neighbourhood Churches" 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 August 31, 2025 — Proper 17" 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 August 24, 2025 — Proper 16" 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 August 17, 2025 — Proper 15" Read the article
