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 May 10, 2026 — Sixth Sunday of Easter" Read the article
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 May 3, 2026 — Fifth Sunday of Easter" Read the article
Last 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. The Communion and Offering Starters are posted a month ahead, like the sermon resources. Below are the May starters. … Continue reading "Offering and Communion Starters | May" Read the article
Our youth are learning to follow Jesus while living between two worlds. By Bob Regazzoli, Pastor Camira, Queensland, Australia At GCI Camira, our congregation is made up largely of Congolese families who have resettled in Australia through the UNHCR refugee program. Many have faced great challenges adapting to a new country and culture while holding … Continue reading "Serving Youth Who Are Refugees" Read the article
Good questions open hearts. In ministry and discipleship, asking the right question can create space for people to reflect on how God is at work in their lives and to name what they may not have noticed before. Read the Church Hack here. Read the article
Who are we becoming together for the sake of the world? Kingdom Culture involves keeping discipleship at the forefront. Below are some key questions for your leadership. They are summarized from Rev Dr. Eun Strawser’s interview, Part 1. Listen to the full GC Podcast here. Join the self-paced book club based on Strawser’s book, Centering … Continue reading "Discipleship Begins with Clarity" Read the article
What does it actually mean to follow Jesus in everyday life? Michelle Hartman, Communications Director Steele Creek, North Carolina, US In 2021, we released the On Being series for discipleship through connect groups. It helped many individuals and groups reflect on identity in Christ and what it means to live in him. We are excited … Continue reading "On Being a Kingdom Citizen" Read the article
We are participants in the loving fellowship of the Father and Son. Jesus’ birth, death, resurrection and ascension stand at the very centre of the Christian faith. They are not merely historical events but realities into which we have been drawn. We are baptized into Christ’s death and raised with him in his resurrection. We … Continue reading "Christ is Risen and Sending" Read the article
Speaking of Life 5023 | Empty Tomb and Open Gate 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 … Continue reading "Sermon for April 26, 2026 — Fourth Sunday of Easter" Read the article
The Denominational Celebration will be held in Dallas, Texas, U.S. on July 23-26, 2026. Registration for the 2026 Denominational Celebration is open! We would love for you to participate in our time together. This gathering gives our fellowship time to worship, learn, and enjoy being together. The schedule offers steady rhythms of teaching, connection, and … Continue reading "2026 Denominational Celebration" Read the article
