By Rick Shallenberger, GCI-USA Regional Pastor This is number 7 in Rick's series on leadership. For other articles in the series, click a number: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8. One of the most effective ways to influence others is to listen to them. This may seem a bit strange, but let’s be honest—pastors have a … Continue reading "On Leadership: Be interested before being interesting" Read the article
Scripture readings: Ex. 20:1-17; Ps. 19; 1 Cor. 1:18-25; John 2:13-22 Sermon by Martin Manuel (from John 2:13-22) Jesus: The Zealous House-Cleaner Introduction I have a question for you today: Is your house clean? In one of his sermons, John Wesley said, “Cleanliness is next to godliness.” Though not found in the Bible, this statement … Continue reading "Sermon for March 4, 2018" Read the article
Scripture readings: Gen. 17:1-7, 15-16; Ps. 22:23-31; Rom. 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-38 (or Mark 9:2-9) Sermon by Sheila Graham from Gen. 17:1-7, 15-16; Rom. 4:13-25; Ps. 22:27-28 The Righteousness of Faith Introduction Today is the second Sunday in Lent, the season in which, through prayer and introspection, we prepare for Holy Week. As I look around … Continue reading "Sermon for February 25, 2018" Read the article
Dear Fellow Workers, Hard to believe, but 2018 is here! For GCI, it will be a year of transitions, and so that is the theme we’ve chosen for GCI Equipper in 2018. Early in the year, we’ll be moving the GCI Home Office from Glendora, CA, to Charlotte, NC. Then, throughout 2018, we’ll see several personnel transitions. … Continue reading "From Greg: Celebrating Jesus’ headship" Read the article
By Rick Shallenberger (Regional Pastor and GCI Equipper writer) This is part 6 of a series on Christian leadership. For other articles in the series, click a number: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8. Let’s be honest—it is both fun to be “in the know” and a temptation to share what we know with others. This reality … Continue reading "On leadership: confidentiality" Read the article
Scripture readings: Gen. 9:8-17; Ps. 25:1-10; 1 Pet. 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15 Sermon by Ted Johnston from 1 Pet. 3:18-22 (drawing on commentary from Warren Wiersbe in The Bible Expository Commentary and David Wheaton in The New Bible Commentary) Serving God in Tough Times Introduction Today is the first Sunday in Lent, the season in which, through prayer … Continue reading "Sermon for February 18, 2018" Read the article
Scripture readings: 2 Kings 2:1-12; Ps. 50:1-6; 2 Cor. 4:3-6; Mark 9:2-9 Sermon for Transfiguration Sunday by Martin Manuel from Mark 9:2-9 Eyewitnesses of Jesus’ Glory Introduction Poets, composers, authors and preachers—all have captivated us with the phrase, “Touch the face of God.” But has anyone touched God’s face? Has anyone seen God? The answer … Continue reading "Sermon for February 11, 2018" Read the article
This first issue of GCI Equipper in 2018 looks forward to a year of transitions in GCI—below are links to the articles and sermons. From Greg: Celebrating Jesus’ headship Looking forward, in faith, to the various transitions coming in 2018, Greg Williams reassures us that Jesus is head of his church, GCI included. On Leadership: … Continue reading "2018: A year of transitions" Read the article
By Pastor Lance McKinnon Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, bless his name. (Psalm 100:4, NRSV) This Psalm serves us well when considering the New Year with our children. The best start is with a thankful heart. In fact, it’s the best start we can have each … Continue reading "Kids Korner: Start with a thankful heart" Read the article
Scripture readings: Isa.40:21-31; Ps. 147:1-11, 20c; 1 Cor. 9:16-23; Mark 1:29-39 Sermon by Ted Johnston from 1 Cor. 9:1-27 (drawing on commentary from Warren Wiersbe in The Bible Expository Commentary and Bruce Winter in The New Bible Commentary) Exercising Our Freedom in Christ, part 2 Introduction Today is the fifth Sunday after the Epiphany—the annual … Continue reading "Sermon for February 4, 2018" Read the article
