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 theme might serve your congregation well. … Continue reading "Sermon for August 03, 2025 — Proper 13" Read the article
The Grace Communion International (GCI) Home Office in Charlotte, NC, U.S. is still seeking qualified applicants for a full-time position. The Assistant Operations Coordinator position is currently available, and applications are being accepted. See the job description here. If you would like further details on the position or would like a GCI job application, please … Continue reading "We’re Hiring" Read the article
The Denominational Celebration will be held in Dallas, Texas, U.S. on July 23-26, 2026. Please mark your calendars. More information will be made available in mid-2025. Read the article
You can read the introduction to this book club here. Session 1 was published in June (see below). Look for session 2 in the August issue of Equipper and session 3 in the October issue. Centering Discipleship — Session 1 We’re excited to kick off our Centering Discipleship book club! In this first session, we’ll … Continue reading "Join Our Virtual, Self-paced Book Club" Read the article
We hope you find this new resource helpful as 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
By Maarten De Moei, Assistant Pastor Tiel, Gelderland, Netherlands What should be our focus when we consider children, teenagers, and young adults in our congregations and society? Our own past When I look back at my past in my congregation and how I grew up, I remember all the times that adults (or even those … Continue reading "Awkward is OK" Read the article
A thriving Love Avenue requires clear roles and responsibilities for neighborhood engagement. This Church Hack helps churches structure their teams for meaningful impact. Download the Hack now and build your team. Read the article
In June, we introduce a new series on Jesus’ parables. Jesus often described his kingdom using parables. For each of the next seven issues, we will discuss a different parable. We’ll explore questions like: What does this parable reveal about the kingdom? What does it tell us about the role of the Church in the … Continue reading "The Parable of the Weeds" Read the article
By Cara Garrity, Development Coordinator Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S. Missional engagement is intentional involvement with our neighbors so we can announce and demonstrate God’s kingdom. How can we equip our Love Avenue teams for missional engagement? The ministry of the Love Avenue is more than hosting activities and events in the neighborhood. It is about being … Continue reading "Equipped for Missional Engagement" Read the article
Your Friendly Neighbour, in Christ | July 2025 Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + In this series, we delve into our 2025 theme, Kingdom Culture, with GCI Superintendents from around the globe. Each message will explore how the kingdom transforms our lives as disciples. … Continue reading "Your Friendly Neighbour In Christ" Read the article
