By the Spirit, participation in Jesus’ mission forms us into who we are created to be. The significance of Pentecost is that by the power of the Spirit believers enter into a season of active participation with Jesus in building the Church. In Ordinary Time, the call to discipleship takes center stage, emphasizing not only … Continue reading "Formation—Ordinary Time" Read the article
Following Jesus is a journey shaped by growth, reflection, and participation. This Church Hack offers a simple way to help your congregation discern their next step through a discipleship MAP. Invite your team or group to reflect together.Learn more here. Read the article
Jesus builds his kingdom by forming ordinary people into disciples. Kingdom Culture involves forming disciples who live sent. Below are some key questions for your leadership to consider. They are summarized from Rev. Dr. Eun Strawser’s interview, Part 3. Listen to the full GC Podcast here. Join the self-paced book club based on Strawser’s book, … Continue reading "Discipleship Starts Small but Lasts" Read the article
We can create a natural movement from understanding to participation. By Michelle Hartman, Communications Director Steele Creek, North Carolina, US This year we added to our On Being series with On Being Disciples: Living as Kingdom Citizens, which is a five-session discipleship resource. The series addresses: What does it actually look like to follow Jesus … Continue reading "On Being Disciples" Read the article
Jesus promised to send the Helper who will be with us forever Pentecost is the day on which we move from spectators in the gospel story to active participants in Jesus’ mission. It is the day the Church, the Body of Christ, was born. Meditate on this GCI “Sixty Second Sermon” about Pentecost before moving … Continue reading "Formation—Pentecost" Read the article
The development of leaders starts with seeing people and inviting them into the journey. This Church Hack introduces a simple apprenticeship pipeline to help your church engage, equip, empower, and encourage. Take a step by identifying someone to walk alongside. Read the full Church Hack here. Read the article
The fruit of discipleship is observable fruit. Kingdom Culture involves keeping discipleship at the forefront. Below are some key questions for your leadership. They are summarized from Rev. Dr. Eun Strawser’s interview, Part 2. Listen to the full GC Podcast here. Join the self-paced book club based on Strawser’s book, Centering Discipleship. A discipleship pathway … Continue reading "Discipleship Takes a Shape" Read the article
Left-handed power is the strength of God revealed in Jesus. By Anthony Mullins, Church Planter Durham, North Carolina, US “Left-handed power,” is a phrase promoted by Robert Farrar Capon, an American Episcopal priest. It describes the surprising way God works in the world, not through domination, coercion, or spectacle, but through humility and self-giving love. … Continue reading "Left-handed Power" Read the article
We are learning to rely on the Holy Spirit. By Barry Robinson, Deputy National Ministry Leader, UK and Ireland Over the past few years, GCI congregations in the United Kingdom and Ireland have had a renewed emphasis on mission — not as merely business to be managed but as the Spirit-empowered presence of Jesus in … Continue reading "Missional Presence" Read the article
Good questions open hearts. In ministry and discipleship, asking the right question can create space for people to reflect on how God is at work in their lives and to name what they may not have noticed before. Read the Church Hack here. Read the article
