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 February 2, 2025 – Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany" Read the article
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We’re pleased to offer 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. 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
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Check out the following curricula for children that follow the lectionary. These are fun resources that can help parents and teachers connect to children in meaningful ways. Sermons 4 Kids (free RCL synced resource) Spark House curricula (various options, including ones synced with the Revised Common Lectionary) Ministry to Children (with lessons synced with the Revised Common Lectionary) … Continue reading "Curricula for Children" Read the article
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Engage, Equip, Empower, and Encourage — these are the keys to building healthy leaders who lead Healthy Churches. Learn how Ministry Development Plans can help you invest in your team’s growth! Read the full Church Hack here or click the image below. Read the article
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Each day is an opportunity to practice kingdom relationships. By Carrie Osborne, LPC, Associate Pastor, Grove City, Ohio, U.S. This year, we’re centering on Kingdom Culture. We’re exploring how it transforms ministry, equips us for kingdom living, and teaches us to embody kingdom values. Healthy relationships are a kingdom value. Whether Jesus was with a … Continue reading "Kingdom Relationships" Read the article
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Healthy Churches make lifelong disciples who make disciples. By Cara Garrity, Development Coordinator, Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S. What comes to mind when you hear the words disciple and discipleship? Perhaps images of Jesus with His twelve disciples come to mind. Maybe you think of a discipleship class that you have taken or facilitated. Maybe you … Continue reading "Lifelong Discipleship" Read the article
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Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + We’re introducing a new series where we dive into our theme for 2025, Kingdom Culture, with GCI Superintendents from around the globe. Each message will explore how the Kingdom transforms our lives as disciples. Listen as Heber Ticas, … Continue reading "Love as Our Source" Read the article
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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
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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
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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
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