Jesus’ invitation to us is to join him in making disciples. Through the mentoring process we help others discern their gifting within the body. Check out this month’s Church Hack for a guide to Christ-like mentoring. #gcichurchhacks https://resources.gci.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-CH1-Mentoring.pdf Read the article
The ways in which we guide the misbehavior of young people says something about who God is to us. When I worked at the South Boston Boys and Girls Club, there was a little girl named Jill who decided to be my shadow. This would be a sweet story except that Jill was an angry … Continue reading "Guiding Behavior Like Jesus" Read the article
A personal example of place sharing. By Glen A Weber Several years ago, I was helping facilitate a gathering of about 50 pastors and Christian leaders. We were spending three days in prayer and worship together. We had a chair in the center of the circle so leaders could sit and ask for specific prayer. … Continue reading "Place-sharing with George" Read the article
Lessons from the man with the impure Spirit (Mark 5:1-20). By Cara Garrity, Development Coordinator Easter Preparation is the 40-day (plus Sundays) season preceding Easter in the GCI worship calendar when we individually and corporately acknowledge that Jesus is saving. This year’s dates are February 22 to April 8. During this season we seek to … Continue reading "Spiritual Practices for Easter Preparation" Read the article
As your teams continually work toward healthy church, here are some roadblocks you might face, and some strategies to guide you along the way. By Michelle Fleming, GCI Communications Director If you’re anything like me, the idea of trying something new is completely different from the reality of it. Creative is one of my top … Continue reading "Roadblocks to Growth" Read the article
Incarnational trinitarian theology encourages us to take a new look at the 40-day season of Easter Preparation – what many call Lent. “Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” These are the words many priests and pastors will say on Wednesday, February 22, as they use ash to draw a cross on … Continue reading "A Season of Preparing Ourselves for Easter" Read the article
It’s vital to give Gen Z the message that they are special in Christ. Friends, I am sorry to bring you some sad news. After watching several commercials, I have learned that I am not living my best life. The drug commercial showed me that I do not have the right kind of friends — … Continue reading "Complete in Christ" 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=4g1sByY4S1Y Program Transcript Speaking of Life 5014 | Consulting the Physician Greg Williams I recently went to an oil change station to have my vehicle serviced. As I … Continue reading "Sermon for February 26, 2023 – First Sunday in Easter Preparation" 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=_Z2-HElv5NQ Program Transcript Speaking of Life 5013 | The Father is Pleased Heber Ticas Think back to a time in your childhood when your mother or father was … Continue reading "Sermon for February 19, 2023 – Last Sunday after the Epiphany" 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=Jlkv9aomfyY Program Transcript Speaking of Life 5012 | Chosen by Life Greg Williams Life is full of difficult decisions. Sometimes you can make it through by consulting with … Continue reading "Sermon for February 12, 2023 – Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany" Read the article
