A key characteristic of the Faith Avenue is cross-generational care. Within your church community you may be having conversations about investing in or pouring into young people. What do we mean by investing? By Cara Garrity, Development Coordinator When considering cross-generational care, it is important to first ask what good care looks like. It is … Continue reading "Emergent Generation Investment" Read the article
Churches are channels through which resources flow from Jesus to others via mission. By Randy Bloom, Board of Directors Vice Chair In Matthew 6:21, Jesus made the statement: “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be.” I’d like to juxtapose this passage with a parable in Matthew 25:14-20 where we are told: “He … Continue reading "Congregations: Mission Outposts or Banks" Read the article
Christ’s love for us compels us to share our faith in him in our love for one another. By Rod Matthews, retired Mission Developer Your husband is in the hospital in critical condition after an accident at work. Will he survive? You have to get there fast. You jump in the car and take off, … Continue reading "The Greatest of Forces" Read the article
The Denominational Celebration is the perfect time for your local congregation to be encouraged, inspired, and challenged. Hosting a watch party is a great way to gather together and participate in the Celebration locally, reflecting and discerning the vision to which God has called your unique congregation. #gcichurchhacks Check out this month’s church hack in … Continue reading "GCI Celebration Watch Party" Read the article
Young, middle-aged, and old can grow and learn together, blessing our faith forward churches and communities. By Daphne Sydney, Australasia Superintendent One of the greatest joys of attending or visiting one of our GCI congregations is fellowshipping with a mix of ages from the young to the well experienced in years, from infants to octogenarians. … Continue reading "Intergenerational Ministry" Read the article
You might be surprised at how easy it would be to start a connect group. By Mike Rasmussen, North America and Caribbean Superintendent For several years now, my wife Juli has been thinking and talking about hosting a Ladies Wine Night for our neighbors in Surrey Hills. My wife is an introvert and a nurturer, … Continue reading "Fresh Perspective on Connect Groups" Read the article
With our focus on healthy leaders, it’s important to consider three healthy leadership postures for connect group facilitators By Elizabeth Mullins, Love Avenue Champion A healthy church has healthy leaders, multiple connect groups (planned or in place), and healthy group facilitators. A healthy connect group will primarily be rooted in the one square mile around … Continue reading "Facilitator Postures" Read the article
What if you were able to recognize the different voices in your congregation and help equip them for works of service? By Jeff Broadnax, East U.S. Regional Director Worship teams are re-taking the stage. Seating areas are emerging once again and now we get to see what life will be like once we come back … Continue reading "Fitly Framed Together" Read the article
Discipleship is a life-long journey and not a one-time event. As the Holy Spirit guides us into a deeper understanding of who God is, the development of our faith often follows through similar stages. This Church Hack outlines the stages of faith and can be a helpful tool in identifying the challenges and beliefs about … Continue reading "Church Hack: Stages of Faith Discipleship" Read the article
Here is information on how to register and set up your Denominational Celebration watch party. Before you do anything else, register for the GCI Denominational Celebration. Individual and watch party registrations are available. If you would like to make the Celebration a local church retreat, we have developed a guide on how to host a … Continue reading "Denominational Celebration Watch Parties" Read the article
