Leading a congregation through renewal requires spiritual attentiveness, courageous leadership, and intentional planning. This infographic presents the “5 Ds of Church Renewal” — Disruption, Discovery, Death, Design, and Deployment — as a practical and theological tool for pastors and leadership teams engaging in strategic planning. Each phase offers guiding principles and reflection questions to help … Continue reading "The 5 Ds of Church Renewal: A Practical Guide" Read the article
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Built by Christ, Led by the Spirit | May 2025 Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + In this series, we dive into our theme for 2025, Kingdom Culture, with GCI Superintendents from around the globe. Each message will explore how the kingdom transforms our … Continue reading "Built by Christ, Led by the Spirit" Read the article
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GCI is hiring! Four full-time positions are now open in Grace Communion International (GCI): three Home Office positions in Charlotte, NC, U.S. and one position with GCI Canada. New! We are currently taking applications for the role of President (National Director) GCI Canada. For full details, job description, and application process, click here. Applications should … Continue reading "GCI Jobs Available" Read the article
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Would you like to be part of our ebook club? Michelle Hartman, Communications Director Steele Creek, North Carolina, US Join us this June as we launch a book club through Equipper, focusing on Centering Discipleship by E.K. Strawser. This insightful book challenges us to reimagine discipleship by shifting the focus from programs and strategies to … Continue reading "Join Us—Book Club" Read the article
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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 May 25, 2025 — Sixth Sunday of Easter" Read the article
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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 May 18, 2025 — Fifth Sunday of Easter" Read the article
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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 May 11, 2025 — Fourth Sunday of Easter" Read the article
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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 May 4, 2025 — Third Sunday of Easter" Read the article
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In January 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 guide, followed by a … Continue reading "Offering and Communion Starters" Read the article
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Working with youth is a challenging yet rewarding calling. By Ceeja Malmkar, Pastor Surrey Hills, Oklahoma, U.S. When asked what my best practices for working with youth are — the most important thing is actually practicing what we preach and being intentional on engaging these age groups as churches. If we aren’t keeping young people … Continue reading "Building Bridges" Read the article
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