Speaking of Life 5045 │ Undercover Jesus 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 … Continue reading "Sermon for September 27, 2026 — Proper 21" Read the article
Speaking of Life 5044 | God’s Generosity 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 … Continue reading "Sermon for September 20, 2026 — Proper 20" Read the article
Speaking of Life 5043│Too Good to Be True 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 … Continue reading "Sermon for September 13, 2026 — Proper 19" Read the article
Speaking of Life 5042 | Jesus Heals Relationships 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 … Continue reading "Sermon for September 6, 2026 — Proper 18" 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 September starters. … Continue reading "Offering and Communion Starters | September" Read the article
We show the love of Christ through our actions and intentions. Dominique Fun Klang, Selangor, Malaysia Malaysia is a multi-racial, multi-cultural country, composed of Malay, Chinese, Indian, and the aborigines. The Malays are the majority, and Islam is the religion of the Federation. It is not easy to share and preach the gospel openly. One … Continue reading "Approaching Young People" Read the article
Jesus invites us to participate in his ongoing mission through missional presence. This Church Hack explores how being intentionally present with our neighbors can proclaim and demonstrate the reign of God. Consider one place where God may be inviting you to be present this week. See the full Church Hack here. Read the article
Kingdom Culture involves keeping discipleship at the forefront. Below are some key ideas for your leadership to discuss. They are summarized from Dr. Walter Kim’s interview, Part 1. Listen to the full GC Podcast here. 1) Kingdom living begins with relationship because God is relational Relationship is not merely a ministry strategy; it is rooted in … Continue reading "Relational Kingdom Living" Read the article
May this resource enhance our collective effectiveness of making Jesus known and lifted high in worship. Greg Williams, GCI President Steele Creek, NC, US I am thrilled to introduce our updated “Pastoral Liturgy Guide” (formerly called the Ceremony Book). This updated version includes sacraments, ceremonies, seasonal worship directions, and templates. The writing and editing were … Continue reading "Introducing GCI’s Updated Pastoral Liturgy Guide" Read the article
Christ works in his followers, by the power of his Spirit, to conform us to his image. She was in her 90s. Though unsteady on her feet, she never missed a weekly church service. She had a hug waiting for all who would greet her. She believed that the privilege of being loved by God … Continue reading "Christ Who Conforms" Read the article
