Do Healthy Church initiatives even apply to small congregations and fellowship groups? By Tim Sitterley, US Regional Director West, and Dan Rogers, Pastor, Las Vegas, NV Over the years I’ve learned that it is way too easy, when presenting new concepts and ideas, to talk all around the real questions. It’s also easy to presume … Continue reading "The Parable of the Cruise Line" Read the article
“If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” – Benjamin Franklin Equipper Team: Part of a pastor’s job description is to put together an annual Ministry Action Plan (MAP) for the congregation. A leader of a healthy church will ask the Avenue Champions to also put together MAPs for their area of responsibility. Not … Continue reading "Ministry Action Plans (MAPs)" Read the article
Jesus came to share in our place, and he invites us to place share in our church neighborhood. By Sam Butler, Pastor, Grand Rapids, Michigan As believers, we are called to participate in the ongoing mission of Jesus Christ. Jesus is actively involved in mission, and he invites us to participate – as congregations and … Continue reading "Bearing Fruit with Jesus" Read the article
For the Son of Man came to seek and save the lost. Editor’s Note: For years I struggled with the word “lost” when referring to people who don’t know Jesus. It seemed such an ominous term – almost permanent, as if there was no hope for those who are “lost.” Yet the term is used … Continue reading "What it Means to be Lost" Read the article
Speaking Of Life 4014 | Having an Epiphany Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion We can easily get lost through the road of life that’s crammed with bumps, traffic, accidents, or GPS issues. If you ever get lost, … Continue reading "Sermon for February 27, 2022 — Transfiguration Sunday" Read the article
Speaking Of Life 4013 | The Boy from the Well Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion It is often said that there’s nothing sweeter than revenge. But, in Joseph’s story, we see the power of grace when reconciliation … Continue reading "Sermon for February 20, 2022 — 7th Sunday after Epiphany" Read the article
Speaking Of Life 4012 | If No Resurrection… Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion From changing water into wine to raising Lazarus from the dead, these events from the Bible might sound impossible to believe. But are we … Continue reading "Sermon for February 13, 2022 — 6th Sunday after the Epiphany" Read the article
Speaking Of Life 4011 | The Story Since Day One Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion There is power in storytelling. From the stories, we will tell our friends after work to the bedtime stories we tell our … Continue reading "Sermon for February 6, 2022 — 5th Sunday after Epiphany" Read the article
The ability to worship together through online services is a blessing that allows us to share the good news of Jesus beyond the walls of our building. We know that the Sunday service is just one aspect of church life and discipleship. Download this month’s GCI Church Hack, which shares the why and how of … Continue reading "Church Hack: Digital Connect Cards" Read the article
When Jesus “moved into the neighborhood,” he set an example for us in how to effectively work with others. We recently celebrated the Advent season and gave special attention to Christ’s first coming, second coming, and continual presence with us. Following Advent, we celebrated Christmas – the incarnation – when the Son of God entered … Continue reading "Imitating Incarnation" Read the article
