Encouragement includes both call up and affirm. By Cara Garrity, Development Coordinator The fourth E of the 4 Es in our Process of Development is Encourage. Have you ever had an experience when someone tried to encourage you, but it was not encouraging at all? Maybe they provided impersonal words that felt like they weren’t … Continue reading "Process of Development: Encourage" Read the article
Participating with Jesus in shepherding his flock is one of my greatest blessings. By Marty Davey, Pastor, GCI Jacksonville I was recently reflecting on Jesus being our good shepherd and was reminded of our role as “under-shepherds” participating with Christ as ministry leaders and pastors. Paul refers to the call to pastor as grace that … Continue reading "The Shepherding Side of Pastoring" Read the article
Can first time visitors figure out our customs and liturgy? By Tim Sitterley, Regional Director US West I will never forget my first visit to a Catholic mass. Having grown up in WCG/GCI, I had no idea what to expect. What was up with people dipping their fingers in a water basin upon entering? The … Continue reading "Helping Visitors Feel Welcome" Read the article
Bringing challenge is less about confrontation and more about love and the 4 Es. I often hear pastors and leaders share their struggle to bring up tough topics with their leadership teams. “I struggle with confrontation.” “If I bring this up, I’m afraid she will leave.” “He already has enough on his plate; I hate … Continue reading "The Hardest Part of Leadership" Read the article
Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6MaOCr6Aao Program Transcript Speaking of Life 5040 | Personal Salvation Greg Williams You have probably heard some form of the statement that Jesus is your personal savior. But … Continue reading "Sermon for August 27, 2023 – Proper 16" Read the article
Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQpwTe9nB4c Program Transcript Speaking Of Life 5039 │ God Redeems our Misfortunes Heber Ticas When James Clear was in High School, he was accidentally struck in the face … Continue reading "Sermon for August 20, 2023 – Proper 15" Read the article
Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBftK-PDgzM Program Transcript Speaking of Life 5038 | Remembering Salvation Greg Williams Have you ever had your memory save you? For example, you find yourself locked out of … Continue reading "Sermon for August 13, 2023 – Proper 14" Read the article
Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYzQnzNh3lg Program Transcript Speaking Of Life 5037 │ Prevailing with God Cara Garrity If you’ve ever spent any time in a park, you’ve probably observed a parent with … Continue reading "Sermon for August 6, 2023 – Proper 13" Read the article
A healthy church is known and valued in their community. An essential step in making this happen, is finding a facility suited for your local needs. Check out the June Church Hack for some helpful steps in finding a facility for your congregation. #gcichurchhacks Read the article
Ordinary Time is a good season to connect our neighbors to our congregants and congregations. According to the Christian calendar, we are in the midst of Ordinary Time — a time when many Christians focus on discipleship and our identity as the sent people of God. This is a good opportunity for congregations to reflect … Continue reading "The Signs of the Times" Read the article
