The relational side of being and making disciples. By Anthony Mullins, U.S. Southeast Regional Director One of the better recent inventions for my personal health has been smartwatches that also act as a pedometer. There is something about seeing my step count climb upwards to propel me toward a daily goal of walking at least … Continue reading "Discipleship: When Is Enough Enough?" Read the article
On Being is a four-part interactive connect group curriculum, designed for biblically-based, dynamic discussions around being a disciple. We will be rolling out a different curriculum quarterly throughout 2021. The four curricula are: Being a Neighbor, Being the Church, Being with Jesus, and Being with the Bible. Each curriculum has a Facilitator Guide and a … Continue reading "New Connect Group Curriculum" Read the article
A Faith Avenue Overview By Michelle Fleming, Media Director Belonging is a primal human need to be a part of something bigger than yourself; it is positioned right at the center of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. When I think of what it means to belong, I think of acceptance, my unique qualities being seen and … Continue reading "The Power of Belonging" Read the article
By Anthony Mullins, U.S. Southeast Regional Director Always affirm God’s love for the person you are mentoring. Build a relationship as if you are going to know them for the rest of your life. Consistent availability. If they find you’re consistently unavailable, they’ll look elsewhere. Disciple them by demonstrating the gospel in … Continue reading "The ABC’s of Healthy Mentoring " Read the article
One of our GCI prayers is that every pastor and ministry leader is intentionally mentoring and equipping a disciple of Jesus. By Rick Shallenberger, U.S. North Central Regional Director I have been blessed to have a few good mentors in my life. My desire to become a pastor began when I was 16 years old … Continue reading "Faith Forward Mentoring" Read the article
Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it. (Mark 8:34-37) By Randy … Continue reading "Take Up Your Cross. What?" Read the article
By Cara Garrity, Development Coordinator Easter preparation is the 40-day (plus Sundays) season preceding Easter in the GCI worship calendar when we corporately acknowledge that Jesus is saving. During this season we seek to open ourselves to more fully appreciate our deep need for Jesus as we nurture a posture to receive the overflowing graces … Continue reading "The Tombs of Easter Preparation" Read the article
A Giant Step Forward: Toward an Emerging Culture of Liberation The next chapter of Grace Communion International By Greg Williams, Rick Shallenberger and Tom Nebel We’ve titled this book A Giant Step Forward because it describes our journey – first into doctrinal reformation, then into a greater understanding of our personal relationship with God, and … Continue reading "Book: A Giant Step Forward" Read the article
“Go Tell It on the Mountain” is more than a song, it’s a reaction to good news. By Tim Sitterley, U.S. Regional Director West I must admit up front that it took me some time to warm up to many of the songs of the Christmas season. Since they were not a part of my … Continue reading "My Christmas Epiphany" Read the article
The Faith avenue creates the most spaces for disciple-making environments. By Heber Ticas, Superintendent of South America I recently had an encounter with a young man who desired to go deeper in his faith. He was brought up by parents who professed to be Catholic, but rarely expressed their faith. He felt that he knew … Continue reading "The Need for Discipleship" Read the article
