This issue of GCI Equipper focuses on ways church leaders and leadership teams can, through the Spirit, grow in ministry with Jesus. From Greg: Don’t offend or be offended Greg Williams addresses an aspect of leadership competency that is exemplified by Andrew Young and addressed in Scripture. On Leadership: Be interested before being interesting Rick … Continue reading "Growing as church leaders" Read the article
This first issue of GCI Equipper in 2018 looks forward to a year of transitions in GCI—below are links to the articles and sermons. From Greg: Celebrating Jesus’ headship Looking forward, in faith, to the various transitions coming in 2018, Greg Williams reassures us that Jesus is head of his church, GCI included. On Leadership: … Continue reading "2018: A year of transitions" Read the article
This December issue of GCI Equipper (articles and sermons linked below) looks back at our journey of renewal in 2017. From Greg: A look back at 2017 Greg Williams takes a look back at our journey with Jesus as seen in the issues of GCI Equipper published this year. Wholehearted, part 1: Finding Fellowship in Jesus Cathy … Continue reading "Remembering our journey of renewal" Read the article
This November issue of “Equipper” (articles and sermons linked below) is focused on helping you prepare for the upcoming Advent-Christmas season. From Greg: Go tell it on the mountain! Greg Williams encourages us to use the upcoming Advent-Christmas season and every day to share with others the good news of Jesus. On Leadership: Go to … Continue reading "Preparing for Advent-Christmas" Read the article
In the October issue of “Equipper” (articles and sermons linked below) we continue our celebration of GCI’s ongoing journey of renewal. From Greg: Our journey from trial to abundance Greg Williams shares an encouraging message from Norva Kelly concerning GCI’s journey with Jesus from trial to abundance. Clarifying Our Theological Vision, part 5 Gary Deddo concludes his series, … Continue reading "Our journey with Jesus" Read the article
This issue of “Equipper” celebrates GCI’s transformation, which is leading us to more active participation in what Jesus is doing to reach out to those outside the walls of our churches. This month’s articles and sermons are linked below. From Greg: Celebrating Our Transformation Greg Williams rejoices in GCI’s continuing transformation as seen at the recent … Continue reading "Transformed by Jesus" Read the article
Due to GCI’s Denominational Conference this month, this issue of “Equipper” has limited content. We’ll return in September with a full issue. In the meantime, enjoy the conference and the rest of your summer! Kid’s Korner: RCL-synced lesson plans Here is a resource you can use to prepare Children’s Church or Sunday School lessons that … Continue reading "August Equipper" Read the article
Looking forward to our “family reunion” in Orlando in August, the July issue of “Equipper” (articles and sermons linked below) celebrates the blessings we have in GCI as an international family on mission together with the Triune God. From Greg: Celebrating our family Greg Williams tells about his recent trips to the Philippines and Mexico where … Continue reading "GCI: We are family!" Read the article
The June issue of “Equipper” (articles and sermons linked below) continues our 2017 focus on renewal, noting how the kingdom of God sometimes is advanced by retreating and other counter-intuitive, even counter-cultural tactics. From Greg: Retreating to charge forward Greg Williams encourages pastors to advance renewal in their congregations by going on a spiritual retreat with their … Continue reading "Retreating to advance the kingdom" Read the article
Here is the May “Equipper”—it continues our 2017 focus on renewal by looking at pastoral priorities. The articles and sermons are linked below. From Greg: LEAD-P (priorities for pastors) Greg Williams looks at five priorities for lead pastors. The priority of leadership: growing a strong leader CORE Randy Bloom addresses three characteristics of effective leaders. … Continue reading "Renewing pastoral priorities" Read the article
