Built by Christ, Led by the Spirit | May 2025 Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + In this series, we dive into our theme for 2025, Kingdom Culture, with GCI Superintendents from around the globe. Each message will explore how the kingdom transforms our … Continue reading "Built by Christ, Led by the Spirit" Read the article
We often view life as transactional — where effort earns reward and love is conditional. Even as Christians, we can feel like there is something we need to do to prove ourselves to God, to prove we love him, or to somehow gain his love. It’s easy to project this transactional mindset onto God, seeing … Continue reading "Joining Jesus in Living Sent" Read the article
Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + In this series, we dive into our theme for 2025, Kingdom Culture, with GCI Superintendents from around the globe. Each message will explore how the kingdom transforms our lives as disciples. Listen in as Mike Rasmussen, GCI Superintendent for North … Continue reading "From Wilderness to Resurrection" Read the article
Loving our neighbors is our missional participation as citizens of God’s kingdom. By Heber Ticas, Superintendent of Latin America Sun Valley, California, U.S. Many years ago, I learned that Great Commission living must be driven by a Great Commandment heart. This principle may seem a bit simple, but it speaks to the divine life. Jesus’ … Continue reading "Living Out the Two Commandments" Read the article
Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + We’re introducing a new series where we dive into our theme for 2025, Kingdom Culture, with GCI Superintendents from around the globe. Each message will explore how the Kingdom transforms our lives as disciples. Listen as Heber Ticas, … Continue reading "Love as Our Source" Read the article
Sharing a few things from 45+ years in ministry. By Rick Shallenberger, Editor I will retire in mid-January, and as I look back at my 45+ years in ministry leadership, which includes 40 years of full-time employment with GCI, I am amazed at the opportunities and blessings God has invited me to participate in. I’ve … Continue reading "The Blessing of Looking Back" Read the article
Through the nativity story and beyond, we celebrate Jesus as God’s light and presence among us. By Daphne Sidney, Superintendent of Australasia Growing up in a family of nine children, Christmas was one of our most anticipated and happiest seasons. We relished the lamb roast, desserts, and other goodies that were unaffordable the rest of … Continue reading "The Wonders of CHRISTmas" Read the article
What does it mean to be an under-shepherd under the “good shepherd”? By Danny Zachariah, Superintendent, Asia The indelible image of Christ washing the feet of the disciples is a powerful reminder that we are to be servant leaders to our congregations. We learn this by following the example of our good shepherd who set … Continue reading "Under-shepherd of Christ" Read the article
Do we trust that God can and will grow the spiritual seeds we plant? By Gavin Henderson, Superintendent, Europe British people are renowned for talking about the weather. I think part of the reason for this is how mercurial the weather can be in the United Kingdom. One moment it can be warm and sunny, … Continue reading "Spring is Coming" Read the article
The healthy church path we are on is lit by the light of the world, who is a lamp to our feet and path. By Kalengule Kaoma, Superintendent, Africa The August 2024 golden Jubilee celebrations in Grace Communion International (GCI) in Accra, Ghana, have lately occupied my mind. Fifty years of living and sharing the … Continue reading "Healthy Church Elements" Read the article
