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 June 29, 2025 — Proper 8" Read the article
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 June 22, 2025 — Proper 7" Read the article
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=5RbY5agp6sY Program Transcript Trinity Sunday—God Is Father, Son, and Spirit Imagine standing at the center of a great dance. The movements are harmonious, flowing with beauty and grace. Each dancer moves in perfect … Continue reading "Sermon for June 15, 2025 — Trinity Sunday" Read the article
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=44kYtbqovqc Program Transcript Pentecost—Holy Spirit, Promise Fulfilled The Church is often compared to a body — living, dynamic, interconnected, and filled with life. But it is also like a flame, ignited by the … Continue reading "Sermon for June 8, 2025 — Pentecost" Read the article
Are you interested in studying at Grace Communion Seminary? For more information: Academic Calendar and Course Schedule Click on the image below to read the GCS newsletter. Read the article
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
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
A meaningful Sunday gathering starts with clear leadership roles. The Hope Avenue Church Hack provides sample job descriptions for all teams within the Hope Avenue. Download it here. Read the article
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
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
