An essential part of Healthy Church is the Faith Avenue. The Faith Avenue creates spaces outside of the Sunday service where discipleship can occur. Connect groups are the core of the Faith Avenue. Check out this month’s Church Hack that outlines the role and purpose of a connect group, and features our new connect group … Continue reading "Church Hack: Faith Avenue Connect Groups" Read the article
The time between Pentecost and Advent is an essential part of the Christian calendar. By Tim Sitterley, U.S. Regional Director West Like many people, I love the big event. Any excuse to celebrate. New Year’s Eve, Fourth of July, St. Patrick’s Day, Cinco de Mayo…I don’t care. Give me a colorful hat and some seasonal … Continue reading "Ordinary, But Not Mundane" Read the article
This next season in the Christian calendar is when we allow the extraordinary to become ordinary and the ordinary to become extraordinary. By Cara Garrity, Development Coordinator During the first half of the liturgical year, we focus on the story of Jesus Christ. Through Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Easter Preparation, Easter, and Pentecost we bear witness … Continue reading "“Extraordinary Ordinary”" Read the article
A healthy church is always creating spaces where multiplication takes place. Connect groups provide one of those spaces. By Heber Ticas, Superintendent, Latin America These past twelve months have been extremely difficult for many people around the globe. The pandemic has claimed many lives and has disrupted the flow of life for all. One of the … Continue reading "Why Connect Groups?" Read the article
By Bill Hall, National Director, Canada We are all familiar with the story of what happened on the day of Pentecost: people gathered for the Holy Day, strong winds, fire and then the miracle of speaking in different languages. When the Feast of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Without warning there … Continue reading "Pentecost: The God of Great Reversals" Read the article
Gospel Fluency: Speaking the Truths of Jesus into the Everyday Stuff of Life, by Jeff Vanderstelt Reviewed by Daphne Sydney, Superintendent Australia A Christian man once asked his pastor to please teach him how to evangelize. The wise pastor replied—tell me about the time you first met your wife to be. The man told his … Continue reading "Book Review – Gospel Fluency" Read the article
Grace Communion Seminary, in partnership with Grace Communion International, is happy to announce new diploma options designed for GCI members who lead the ministry avenues of faith (discipleship), hope (worship), and love (witness). We plan to develop new courses for each of the three avenues. The GCS Diploma of Christian Ministry involves seven classes. For … Continue reading "New Diploma Award for GCI Ministry Avenue Champions" Read the article
Aron and Joyce Tolentino, Pastor, Metro Manila, Philippines Sometimes, one of the most challenging aspects of a project is that of getting started. Whether it is embarking on a fitness journey, shifting career paths, or in some cases developing an inspiring sermon, we may have an end in mind and some creative ideas on how … Continue reading "Jumpstarting Faith Avenue Teams" Read the article
What creative opportunities might God be preparing for intergenerational community with your church? By Cara Garrity, Development Coordinator In GCI we see a well-balanced Faith Avenue being expressed through community building, connect groups, and cross-generational care. When it comes to community building, it is easy to focus on building community with our peers. While it … Continue reading "Intergenerational Community Building" Read the article
By Bill Hall, National Director, Canada Every time I preach during our Easter service, I recall the emails I used to get when I woke up Easter morning. They were from an acquaintance living in Romania. The emails would read something like this: “Dear Pastor Bill, Blessings on this day, He is risen, He is … Continue reading "Ascension: He Is Risen, He Is Risen Indeed" Read the article
