We place-share when we recognize a young person’s reality and call it what it is. In this episode of “You’re Included,” Andrew Root discusses how relational youth ministry arises out of place-sharing rather than patterns of influence. Dr. Root is Chair of Youth and Family Ministry at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, and received … Continue reading "Entering the Full Humanity of Adolescents" Read the article
By the Spirit, participation in Jesus’ mission forms us into who we are created to be. The significance of Pentecost is that by the power of the Spirit believers enter into a season of active participation with Jesus in building the Church. In Ordinary Time, the call to discipleship takes center stage, emphasizing not only … Continue reading "Formation—Ordinary Time" Read the article
Did you know you can purchase a variety of GCI resources through Amazon? Through Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing, GCI resources are available as Kindle eBooks, Audible audiobooks, or printed paperbacks shipped directly to your home. Featured titles include these valuable workbooks: 40 Days of Discipleship: A Self-Paced Doctrinal Education Plan, Vol 1 We Believe: Exploring … Continue reading "GCI Amazon Bookstore" Read the article
Following Jesus is a journey shaped by growth, reflection, and participation. This Church Hack offers a simple way to help your congregation discern their next step through a discipleship MAP. Invite your team or group to reflect together.Learn more here. Read the article
Jesus builds his kingdom by forming ordinary people into disciples. Kingdom Culture involves forming disciples who live sent. Below are some key questions for your leadership to consider. They are summarized from Rev. Dr. Eun Strawser’s interview, Part 3. Listen to the full GC Podcast here. Join the self-paced book club based on Strawser’s book, … Continue reading "Discipleship Starts Small but Lasts" Read the article
We can create a natural movement from understanding to participation. By Michelle Hartman, Communications Director Steele Creek, North Carolina, US This year we added to our On Being series with On Being Disciples: Living as Kingdom Citizens, which is a five-session discipleship resource. The series addresses: What does it actually look like to follow Jesus … Continue reading "On Being Disciples" Read the article
The Holy Spirit unites and empowers the Church. The Argentine footballer Diego Maradona once said, “The game of football is like a canvas, and it’s up to the players to paint the most beautiful picture.” Coming from a player widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time, these words capture how people can … Continue reading "The Spirit Who Unites and Empowers Us" Read the article
Marty Folsom—Year A Proper 9–12 Download/Subscribe Download Audio RSS Feed Apple Podcast Google Podcast Spotify Stitcher Podcast Addict Program Transcript + Romans 7:15-25a ♦ Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 ♦ Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 ♦ Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 Listen to audio: https://cloud.gci.org/dl/GReverb/GR077-Folsom-YearA-Proper9-Proper12.mp3 The host of Gospel Reverb, Anthony Mullins, welcomes Dr. Marty Folsom to unpack the July 2026 … Continue reading "Marty Folsom—Year A Proper 9–12" Read the article
In 2026, the GC Podcast introduced a new format. Instead of monthly episodes, the podcast will feature two miniseries. This shift allows us to go deeper into meaningful conversations that support our shared journey of Kingdom Living. The first series featured Rev. Dr. Walter Kim, president of the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) and keynote speaker … Continue reading "GCPodcast" Read the article
Speaking of Life 5032 | Therefore… 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 … Continue reading "Sermon for June 28, 2026 — Proper 8" Read the article
