Author: Elizabeth Mullins

Offering and Communion Starters

At the beginning of the 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. How to Use This Resource An outline is provided for you to use as a … Continue reading "Offering and Communion Starters" Read the article

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Guiding Hearts and Minds

Selina Sravanthi, Sunday School and Youth Coordinator Hyderabad, Telangana, India Youth camps at our church are instrumental in engaging young people and children in ministry, offering transformative experiences. The young people of our congregation (ages 6-16) invite their friends from the neighborhood to join them at camp. Alongside exciting activities, these camps provide opportunities for … Continue reading "Guiding Hearts and Minds" Read the article

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Formation—Reading Scripture Together

By Matt Royal, Church Plant Team Durham, North Carolina, U.S. Ordinary Time is the season in which we practice this resurrection life we’ve been given by the resurrected Jesus. Through the Spirit, Jesus is personally discipling us. Jesus has not left us as orphans. He participates in our formation as we attend to his presence. … Continue reading "Formation—Reading Scripture Together" Read the article

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Advisory Councils in Kingdom Culture

By Rose Hamrick, CFO Steele Creek, North Carolina, U.S. Throughout the year, you will hear the theme of Kingdom Culture. Godly counsel is an integral part of Kingdom Culture. The church’s practical application of living this out is through advisory councils, an essential part of a healthy church. Importance and Value The importance of seeking … Continue reading "Advisory Councils in Kingdom Culture" Read the article

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The 5 Ds of Church Renewal: A Practical Guide

Leading a congregation through renewal requires spiritual attentiveness, courageous leadership, and intentional planning. This infographic presents the “5 Ds of Church Renewal” — Disruption, Discovery, Death, Design, and Deployment — as a practical and theological tool for pastors and leadership teams engaging in strategic planning. Each phase offers guiding principles and reflection questions to help … Continue reading "The 5 Ds of Church Renewal: A Practical Guide" Read the article

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Built by Christ, Led by the Spirit

Built by Christ, Led by the Spirit | May 2025 Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + In this series, 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 … Continue reading "Built by Christ, Led by the Spirit" Read the article

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Join Us—Book Club

Would you like to be part of our ebook club? Michelle Hartman, Communications Director Steele Creek, North Carolina, US Join us this June as we launch a book club through Equipper, focusing on Centering Discipleship by E.K. Strawser. This insightful book challenges us to reimagine discipleship by shifting the focus from programs and strategies to … Continue reading "Join Us—Book Club" Read the article

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Sermon for May 25, 2025 — Sixth Sunday of Easter

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 May 25, 2025 — Sixth Sunday of Easter" Read the article

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