Gospel-declaration (ministry) and gospel-demonstration (mission) flow together and support one another. By Anthony Mullins, US Regional Director During my time as pastor of Grace Communion Hickory, my wife, Elizabeth, (who served as our Love Avenue champion) would give a “Neighborhood Update” talk to the congregation during the Sunday worship gathering. It was a chance for … Continue reading "Remaining Gospel-Focused" Read the article
If your neighbors can’t see you, you can’t tell them who and what you are, and they will never partake in what you are offering. By Tim Sitterley, US Regional Director My good friend Rick Shallenberger, who’s article in this issue you probably read before mine, and I share several things in common. We have … Continue reading "Are Your Feet Visible?" Read the article
Father, Son, and Spirit continually engage, equip, empower, and encourage us as we participate with Jesus in loving others as he loves us. By Bob Regazzoli, Pastor, Australia We’ve been seeing a lot of emphasis in GCI on the 4 E’s. This is a process of involvement in ministry that isn’t just something a church … Continue reading "The Holy Trinity and the 4 E’s" Read the article
Jesus, the Son of God, gave us a new commandment telling us how to be Christ-followers and how to build healthy churches. I spent many years of my Christian walk in frustration because I didn’t know how to keep the Great Commandments. I wanted to love God, but I knew in my heart I wasn’t … Continue reading "Jesus’ “How-To”" Read the article
Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45 • Exodus 16:2-15 • Philippians 1:21-30 • Matthew 20:1-16 As we continue in Ordinary Time, a time of focusing on how we can participate in the work Jesus is doing in the world, it is important for believers to acknowledge that we can do nothing apart from Christ himself. This week’s theme … Continue reading "Sermon for September 24, 2023 – Proper 20" Read the article
Psalm 114:1-8 • Exodus 14:19-31 • Romans 14:1-12 • Matthew 18:21-35 The theme for this week is the power of loving acceptance, and as we consider the RCL texts, we can see how both receiving and giving loving acceptance is one of the foundational components of a life of faith. Psalm 114 provides the response … Continue reading "Sermon for September 17, 2023 – Proper 19" Read the article
Psalm 149:1-9 • Exodus 12:1-14 • Romans 13:8-14 • Matthew 18:15-20 As we continue with Ordinary Time, a season of focusing on how we can participate in the work Jesus is doing in the world, followers of Christ will inevitably come across those who have set themselves against the movement of God. It is important … Continue reading "Sermon for September 10, 2023 – Proper 18" Read the article
Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45c • Exodus 3:1-15 • Romans 12:9-21 • Matthew 16:21-28 This week’s theme is God’s concern and care for us. In our call to worship Psalm, the psalmist reminds us to remember the wonders that God has performed on our behalf. In the book of Exodus, God speaks to Moses, letting him … Continue reading "Sermon for September 3, 2023 – Proper 17" Read the article
In 1992, Andrew Grove, then CEO of the tech giant Intel, was quoted by The New York Times as saying that the idea of a “wireless personal communicator” in every pocket was “a pipe dream driven by greed.” As I write this article, I have a “wireless personal communicator” in my pocket, and you may … Continue reading "Jesus and TikTok" Read the article
What if Jesus is intentional when he puts us in the path of another? By Bill Hall, National Director, Canada It all started when my son, Liam, was signing up for Beavers (the program preceding Cub Scouts). We’d only been in our community a few weeks when we decided to get Liam involved in the … Continue reading "Being a Neighbor" Read the article
