Discipleship happens best when leaders are equipped with clarity and purpose. This Church Hack offers job descriptions for roles in the Faith Avenue, helping churches nurture intentional mentorship and spiritual formation. Read the full hack here. Read the article
This month we introduce a new series on Jesus’ parables. Jesus often described his kingdom using parables. For each of the next seven issues, we will discuss a different parable. We’ll explore questions like: What does this parable reveal about the kingdom? What does it tell us about the role of the Church in the … Continue reading "The Parable of the Sower" Read the article
By Michelle Hartman, Communications Director Steele Creek, North Carolina, US [In case you missed it, you can read the introduction to this book club here.] Centering Discipleship — Session 1 We’re excited to kick off our Centering Discipleship book club! In this first session, we’ll dive into Chapters 1–4 of E.K. Strawser’s Centering Discipleship, exploring … Continue reading "Centering Discipleship Book Club" Read the article
By Rex dela Peña, National Ministry Team San Roque, Northern Luzon, Philippines In GCI-Philippines, figuring out God’s will is not something we try to do alone. It’s become a real journey we take together — one full of faith, honest talk, and watching where God is already working. We’re learning to move away from relying … Continue reading "Discerning Together" Read the article
A meaningful Sunday gathering starts with clear leadership roles. The Hope Avenue Church Hack provides sample job descriptions for all teams within the Hope Avenue. Download it here. Read the article
By Matt Royal, Church Plant Team Durham, North Carolina, U.S. Ordinary Time is the season in which we practice this resurrection life we’ve been given by the resurrected Jesus. Through the Spirit, Jesus is personally discipling us. Jesus has not left us as orphans. He participates in our formation as we attend to his presence. … Continue reading "Formation—Reading Scripture Together" Read the article
By Rose Hamrick, CFO Steele Creek, North Carolina, U.S. Throughout the year, you will hear the theme of Kingdom Culture. Godly counsel is an integral part of Kingdom Culture. The church’s practical application of living this out is through advisory councils, an essential part of a healthy church. Importance and Value The importance of seeking … Continue reading "Advisory Councils in Kingdom Culture" Read the article
Leading a congregation through renewal requires spiritual attentiveness, courageous leadership, and intentional planning. This infographic presents the “5 Ds of Church Renewal” — Disruption, Discovery, Death, Design, and Deployment — as a practical and theological tool for pastors and leadership teams engaging in strategic planning. Each phase offers guiding principles and reflection questions to help … Continue reading "The 5 Ds of Church Renewal: A Practical Guide" Read the article
The Healthy Church Vision Curriculum is designed to help pastors and ministry teams reflect on the health of their congregations and take intentional steps toward thriving participation in Jesus’ ministry. Through Scripture study, guided conversations, and practical activities, this resource equips leaders to discern where God is leading their community and how to embody his … Continue reading "Church Hack—How to Use the Healthy Church Curriculum" Read the article
We can gain insights into Healthy Church Vision from Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s book, Life Together. By Cara Garrity, Development Coordinator, Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, theologian and pastor, spent much of his life reflecting on and practicing Christian community. In his writing Life Together, he shares insights about Christian community drawn from his lived experience and … Continue reading "Dietrich Bonhoeffer Insights" Read the article
