Dear ministers of Jesus, At our recent Denominational Conference held in Orlando, Florida, GCI President Joseph Tkach announced that I will be replacing him as President when he retires at the end of 2018. Many people congratulated me and shared other positive responses—none more positive than the kind words spoken by Mrs. Norva Kelly. Norva … Continue reading "From Greg: Our journey from trial to abundance" Read the article
Here is part 5, which concludes the essay Clarifying Our Theological Vision by Gary Deddo, with an introduction from Joseph Tkach. This essay has been published serially here in Equipper. To read each part, click a link: introduction, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. To read the full essay in one article, click here. For the … Continue reading "Clarifying Our Theological Vision, part 5 (conclusion)" Read the article
This Kids Korner is from GenMin national coordinator Jeff Broadnax. This month, as we step into a new season of children’s ministry, let’s play the game Simon Says. I imagine you’re familiar with this game. It teaches children to outwit, outlast and outplay their friends to become the lone survivor (no desert island involved!). All you … Continue reading "Kids Korner: Let’s play “Simon Says”" Read the article
Scripture readings: Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25; Ps. 78:1-7; 1 Thess. 4:13-18; Matt. 25:1-13 Sermon by Linda Rex from Matthew 25:1-13 Join the Party! Introduction Our Gospel reading in Matthew 25 tells us the story of “the unfaithful servant.” It’s been interpreted in several ways—often in terms of a particular end-time point of view. But let’s see … Continue reading "Sermon for November 12, 2017" Read the article
Scripture readings: Joshua 3:7-17 and Ps. 107:1-7, 33-37 (or Micah 3:5-12 and Ps. 43) 1 Thess. 2:9-13; Matt. 23:1-12 Sermon by Linda Rex from Matthew 23:1-12 Look to Jesus, Not Moral Religion Introduction In our Gospel reading today, Jesus admonished us to look to him to find a better way of relating to God. According to … Continue reading "Sermon for November 5, 2017" Read the article
In the October issue of “Equipper” (articles and sermons linked below) we continue our celebration of GCI’s ongoing journey of renewal. From Greg: Our journey from trial to abundance Greg Williams shares an encouraging message from Norva Kelly concerning GCI’s journey with Jesus from trial to abundance. Clarifying Our Theological Vision, part 5 Gary Deddo concludes his series, … Continue reading "Our journey with Jesus" Read the article
Scripture readings: Deut. 34:1-12 and Ps. 90:1-6,13-17 (or Lev. 19:1-2, 15-18 and Psalm 1) 1 Thess. 2:1-8; Matt. 22:34-46 Sermon by Ted Johnston from 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 (drawing on commentary by John Stott) Leading Well with Jesus Introduction Last week we began a series in 1 Thessalonians looking at the apostle Paul’s instructions concerning the … Continue reading "Sermon for October 29, 2017" Read the article
This issue of Kid’s Korner is from Jeffrey Broadnax, National Coordinator for GCI Generations Ministries (GenMin). My family and I recently spent a few days in Orlando’s magical world of Disney. Along with thousands of people at the Magic Kingdom and Epcot Center theme parks, we enjoyed the sights, sounds, rides and food. Our hotel … Continue reading "Kids Korner: Thoughts from Walt Disney" Read the article
Scripture readings: Ex. 33:12-23 and Ps. 99 (or Isa. 45:1-7 and Ps. 96:1-13) 1 Thess. 1:1-10; Matt. 22:15-22 Sermon by Ted Johnston from 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10 (drawing on commentary by John Stott) Living and Sharing the Gospel Introduction Our reading from the epistles today is from Paul’s first letter to the Christians in the Greek … Continue reading "Sermon for October 22, 2017" Read the article
This issue of “Equipper” celebrates GCI’s transformation, which is leading us to more active participation in what Jesus is doing to reach out to those outside the walls of our churches. This month’s articles and sermons are linked below. From Greg: Celebrating Our Transformation Greg Williams rejoices in GCI’s continuing transformation as seen at the recent … Continue reading "Transformed by Jesus" Read the article
