Join us in welcoming the next Equipper editor. By Michelle Hartman, Communications Director, Steele Creek, North Carolina, U.S. I am excited to share that Elizabeth Mullins has been promoted to Publications Editor for Grace Communion International. Elizabeth joined our team in 2022 as Publications Assistant, joining us with extensive expertise from her previous work as … Continue reading "New Equipper Editor" Read the article
Engage, Equip, Empower, and Encourage — these are the keys to building healthy leaders who lead Healthy Churches. Learn how Ministry Development Plans can help you invest in your team’s growth! Read the full Church Hack here or click the image below. Read the article
Each day is an opportunity to practice kingdom relationships. By Carrie Osborne, LPC, Associate Pastor, Grove City, Ohio, U.S. This year, we’re centering on Kingdom Culture. We’re exploring how it transforms ministry, equips us for kingdom living, and teaches us to embody kingdom values. Healthy relationships are a kingdom value. Whether Jesus was with a … Continue reading "Kingdom Relationships" Read the article
Healthy Churches make lifelong disciples who make disciples. By Cara Garrity, Development Coordinator, Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S. What comes to mind when you hear the words disciple and discipleship? Perhaps images of Jesus with His twelve disciples come to mind. Maybe you think of a discipleship class that you have taken or facilitated. Maybe you … Continue reading "Lifelong Discipleship" Read the article
As the year closes, praying scripture is a powerful way to reflect on God’s presence in your life. Click the image below to download this Church Hack to discover journal prompts that will help you express gratitude and discern God’s guidance for the future. Read the article
We create sacred spaces to experience the living Christ as a community, being formed into the image of Christ together. By Justine Paolo “Jep” Parcasio, Associate Pastor, Baguio, Luzon, Philippines For the past ten years, Grace Communion Baguio has been journeying into the life and ministry of Jesus throughout the year. We do this by … Continue reading "Formation—Celebrating Epiphany Together" Read the article
Coaching can draw out potential through awareness that becomes action. By Cara Garrity, Development Coordinator, Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S. This year our theme has been “Faith, Hope, and Love Integrated.” Throughout the year, we have explored a variety of tools that support our development of Healthy Church rhythms and integration of the ministry Avenues. What role … Continue reading "Coaching" Read the article
Here are the top 10 GCI resources from 2024. They are timeless resources that you may want to bookmark so you can refer to them all year. Art of Mentoring — This series, released this year, explores how mentoring relationships foster growth and leadership development across generations. This resource is a timely revisit for leaders … Continue reading "In Case You Missed It" Read the article
Through worship and community, Christmas shapes us together. Bermie Dizon, Elder, Glendora, California, U.S. When we think of Christmas, our thoughts may drift to a day filled with family, gifts, and the warmth of celebration. But Christmas extends far beyond a single day. This twelve-day season is a celebration of the life-changing truth that Christ … Continue reading "Communal Christmas Formation" Read the article
The intersection of mission and money in budgeting supports a church’s commitment to living out its vision. By Cara Garrity, Development Coordinator, Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Budget season! It can feel challenging to talk about church finances and budgets, yet it is a critical aspect of strategic ministry … Continue reading "Money Follows Values" Read the article
