At the close of each quarter, it’s a good idea to meet as a team and review your TMAP (Team Ministry Action Plan). By documenting insights, reflecting on goals, and tracking progress, your team can overcome challenges and prayerfully discern team alignment with Jesus’ ministry. Here is a guide and template for completing your TMAP/s. … Continue reading "Quarterly TMAP Review" Read the article
Jesus invited us to join with him in making disciples. Whether you’re 18 or 80, you can be a witness to the story of God. This Church Hack gives you two simple frameworks to sharing the gospel in a way that connects with real life. Read the full Hack here. Read the article
By Joshila Philip, India National Ministry Team Secunderabad, Telangana, India Recently when we visited our daughter in the U.S., she introduced us to sourdough bread. (Yes! You read that right; I didn’t know about it before.) She said it was a healthier option than the typical white bread. Later I learned from “Google university” about … Continue reading "The Parable of Leaven" Read the article
“One generation commends your works to another.” — Psalm 145:4a NIV Let’s build communities where stories of God’s faithfulness are passed on, person to person, generation to generation. Explore this month’s Church Hack on engaging across generations. Read the article
By Cara Garrity, Development Coordinator Lynn, Massachusetts, US The kingdom of God is like … When you consider the kingdom of God, what do you imagine it is like? What images come to mind? What hopes? In the Gospels, we are gifted with several accounts of Jesus talking about the kingdom of God. In Mark … Continue reading "The Parable of the Mustard Seed" Read the article
By Michelle Hartman, Communications Director Steele Creek, North Carolina, US Centering Discipleship Book Club: Session 2 In case you missed it, you can read the introduction to this book club here, and you can read the first session here. Looking for more insight into how discipleship becomes both communal and contextual? Listen to our interviews … Continue reading "Centering Discipleship Book Club, Session 2" Read the article
The GCI Strategic Planning Packet is a planning guide designed to empower church leaders to collaboratively develop clear, Spirit-led strategies for their congregations. This curriculum walks participants through a structured six‑session journey. It begins with storytelling then moves through the following: team-based planning defining mission/vision/values developing actionable Ministry Action Plans (MAPs) refining team meeting practices … Continue reading "Strategic Planning Packet" Read the article
Barry Robinson, Regional Director Southern England and Pastor Stratford, England, UK In a post-Christian context, the Holy Spirit is moving in and through the Church’s neighbourhood engagement. The 2021 census of England and Wales showed for the first time, less than half the population described themselves as Christian, with the “no religion” response gaining momentum. … Continue reading "The Holy Spirit’s Movement" Read the article
A thriving Love Avenue requires clear roles and responsibilities for neighborhood engagement. This Church Hack helps churches structure their teams for meaningful impact. Download the Hack now and build your team. Read the article
In June, 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 Weeds" Read the article
