Be nice to the band. They never get to dance. Tim Sitterley, Elder River Road, Oregon, US Early in my marriage my wife and I, along with a small group of friends, formed a band. We performed an eclectic mix of rock and country, with a heavy Jimmy Buffett vibe. There was never a risk … Continue reading "Formation—Easter" Read the article
Easter Sunday is a powerful time to share the gospel with both your congregation and first-time visitors. To help your church prepare for this season, our Media team has created resources to enhance your worship gatherings and neighborhood outreach: PowerPoint for Holy Week and Pentecost, featuring a Call to Worship, Scripture reading, and reflective quote. … Continue reading "2025 Easter Resources" Read the article
The goal of this Healthy Church Vision study is to support you and your ministry team(s) as you assess the health of your congregation. It will support you as you develop imagination and next steps for cultivating Healthy Church vision and practice. Who is this guide for? The primary audience for this guide is pastors … Continue reading "Healthy Church Vision Curriculum" Read the article
GCI is hiring! Three full-time positions are now open at the Grace Communion International (GCI) Home Office in Charlotte, NC, U.S. New! The Legal Coordinator and Assistant Secretary to Board of Directors position is currently available, and applications are being accepted. See the job description here. The Media Coordinator position is currently available, and applications are … Continue reading "Home Office Jobs Available" Read the article
Women’s History Month is observed in March in the U.S. And March 8 is International Women’s Day. The observance matters to Christians because it provides an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the significant contributions of women to the faith. It is also an opportunity to lament and repent of the Church’s history with gender inequality. … Continue reading "A Faithful Response to Domestic Violence Against Christian Women" Read the article
This month’s Church Hack provides practical tools to help your church design a discipleship pathway that guides members in their faith journey. Learn how to create steps for growth and engagement in your community. Download the full hack here. Read the article
The Gospel Reverb podcast is a wonderful resource to help preachers prepare the sermon. But it doesn’t stop there — the topics discussed are a meaningful way to deepen your faith and to introduce you to other trinitarian speakers and teachers. Here are three episodes we think you will enjoy. Brad Turnage “I think the … Continue reading "Ministry Toolbox—Gospel Reverb Podcast" Read the article
We can provide opportunities for people to learn new ways to encounter God through Jesus in the Spirit. By Linda Rex, Elder Emeritus, Hope Avenue Champion Big Sandy, Texas, U.S. Historically, as the Christian church prepared to observe Christ’s passion and His resurrection, believers practiced penitence and fasting, prepared converts for baptism, and reconciled those … Continue reading "Formation—Creating Sacred Spaces" Read the article
Discipleship is both being a disciple and making disciples. By Cara Garrity, Development Coordinator Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S. Think back to the January article on lifelong discipleship and the descriptions of discipleship that were explored. Christian discipleship is the disciplined habit of thinking and acting in Christ. Discipleship is growing closer to Christ, becoming more like … Continue reading "Disciples Who Make Disciples" Read the article
Expressions of the Love Avenue in Mexico By Luis Soto, Pastor and Regional Director Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico During my childhood, my parents sent my three siblings and me to take food daily to my maternal grandmother, who needed this service. At that time, I did not appreciate this as an opportunity to share love … Continue reading "Love Your Neighbor as Yourself" Read the article
