Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders: Because we humans are “prone to wander,” those of us called by God to serve within the church as under-shepherds must join Jesus, the Great Shepherd, in protecting his flock from harm (Acts 20:28). This is a vital calling, given the many forces in our day that threaten our members, … Continue reading "From Greg: Worldview Conversion" Read the article
Dear ministers of our Lord, Jesus Christ: If you’ve visited England and traveled on the London area trains, you’ve likely noticed the ever-present “Mind the Gap” signs in the city’s “underground” (subway, called the “tube”). These warning signs tell travelers to mind their step as they stand nearby or enter and exit the tube, lest … Continue reading "From Greg: Mind the Gap" Read the article
Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders, We all face seasons of change and movement. For my family, April of this year was one of those seasons. My brother Mark sold his house and set out to build a new one. My son Gatlin left his apartment to join his best friend from high school in a … Continue reading "From Greg: Pilgrimage of the Faithful" Read the article
Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders, Thanks for your prayers! The move of our international Home Office from Glendora, CA, to Charlotte, NC, is now complete. It’s been an exciting and busy time. Moving employees, supplies, records, furniture, etc. across 2,400 miles was no small operation! Despite some challenges, surprises and a lot of work, the … Continue reading "From Greg: Hitting the Refresh Button" Read the article
Dear pastors of churches and facilitators of fellowship groups, This week marks the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination in Memphis on April 4, 1968. Though it has been 50 years since his tragic death, Dr. King’s influence for good in the world continues on. That’s how gifted he was in his … Continue reading "From Greg: Pursue healthy church" Read the article
Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders, This issue of GCI Equipper looks at the craft of preaching. Like many of you reading this, I love to preach—I love the challenge of taking a passage of Scripture and finding ways to share the gospel. I enjoy doing so in ways that make the gospel relevant—showing how God’s Word is … Continue reading "From Greg: Preach with passion" Read the article
Dear Pastors and Ministry Leaders, In 2018, our theme for GCI Equipper is A year of transitions. One of those transitions involves our leadership as we seek to identify, equip and appoint new pastors and ministry leaders, while helping existing ones continue to grow. What Spirit-enabled competencies do we want our leaders to develop? We address several in … Continue reading "From Greg: Don’t offend or be offended" Read the article
Dear Fellow Workers, Hard to believe, but 2018 is here! For GCI, it will be a year of transitions, and so that is the theme we’ve chosen for GCI Equipper in 2018. Early in the year, we’ll be moving the GCI Home Office from Glendora, CA, to Charlotte, NC. Then, throughout 2018, we’ll see several personnel transitions. … Continue reading "From Greg: Celebrating Jesus’ headship" Read the article
Dear Ministers of Christ, Hard to believe, but 2017 is nearly over! Before we dive into 2018 (and I’m excited about what lies ahead!), let’s take this opportunity to look back on some of the key messages we’ve addressed in GCI Equipper during 2017. Our over-arching theme this year has been renewal—continuing our Spirit-led and … Continue reading "From Greg: A look back at 2017" Read the article
Dear ministers of Jesus: This issue of Equipper focuses on preparing us for ministry during the upcoming Advent-Christmas season when we’ll celebrate Jesus’ three comings: 1) his future bodily return in glory, 2) his coming now through the ministry of the Holy Spirit, and 3) his coming 2,000 years ago through his incarnation and birth. This season is a … Continue reading "From Greg: Go tell it on the mountain!" Read the article
