Sermon for September 14, 2025 — Proper 19

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=ZtSJljqNuYU Program Transcript Faithful to the End: I & II Timothy There’s something powerful about receiving a letter from someone you admire, a mentor who has walked the path ahead of you, who … Continue reading "Sermon for September 14, 2025 — Proper 19" Read the article

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Sermon for September 7, 2025 — Proper 18

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 September 7, 2025 — Proper 18" Read the article

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2026 Denominational Celebration

The Denominational Celebration will be held in Dallas, Texas, U.S. on July 23-26, 2026. Kingdom Living is participatory, relational, and missional. Jesus said, “As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” As citizens of the kingdom and co-laborers with Christ, we are sent into the world to reflect his light. Kingdom Living requires … Continue reading "2026 Denominational Celebration" Read the article

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Ministry With, Not Just For, Children

By Michelle Hartman, Communications Director Steele Creek, North Carolina, US Children are not just the future of the church — they are active participants in the body of Christ today. In this article, Give Ministry Opportunities to Children, Ted Johnston explores how churches can intentionally include children in meaningful ministry roles. From serving during worship … Continue reading "Ministry With, Not Just For, Children" Read the article

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The Parable of the Mustard Seed

By Cara Garrity, Development Coordinator Lynn, Massachusetts, US The kingdom of God is like … When you consider the kingdom of God, what do you imagine it is like? What images come to mind? What hopes? In the Gospels, we are gifted with several accounts of Jesus talking about the kingdom of God. In Mark … Continue reading "The Parable of the Mustard Seed" Read the article

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Centering Discipleship Book Club, Session 2

By Michelle Hartman, Communications Director Steele Creek, North Carolina, US Centering Discipleship Book Club: Session 2 In case you missed it, you can read the introduction to this book club here, and you can read the first session here. Looking for more insight into how discipleship becomes both communal and contextual? Listen to our interviews … Continue reading "Centering Discipleship Book Club, Session 2" Read the article

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Strategic Planning Packet

The GCI Strategic Planning Packet is a planning guide designed to empower church leaders to collaboratively develop clear, Spirit-led strategies for their congregations. This curriculum walks participants through a structured six‑session journey. It begins with storytelling then moves through the following: team-based planning defining mission/vision/values developing actionable Ministry Action Plans (MAPs) refining team meeting practices … Continue reading "Strategic Planning Packet" Read the article

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The Holy Spirit’s Movement

Barry Robinson, Regional Director Southern England and Pastor Stratford, England, UK In a post-Christian context, the Holy Spirit is moving in and through the Church’s neighbourhood engagement. The 2021 census of England and Wales showed for the first time, less than half the population described themselves as Christian, with the “no religion” response gaining momentum. … Continue reading "The Holy Spirit’s Movement" Read the article

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Everyone Needs Good Neighbourhood Churches

When I was growing up in the U.K., one of the most popular shows on TV was an Australian soap opera called “Neighbours.” It followed the ups and downs of people who lived on Ramsay Street in a fictional suburb of Melbourne, Australia. It had a very catchy theme tune that began with the line … Continue reading "Everyone Needs Good Neighbourhood Churches" Read the article

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