Our denominational branding helps maintain visual alignment and creates connection across our international fellowship. We have updated the GCI font. Here are the instructions to update the font file, along with the new font files. For more information on GCI branding visit our resources site. download instructions download font files Read the article
People want to do a job well, but often don’t know what is expected of them. They don’t know what they don’t know. Clear descriptions of ministry roles give direction to fruitful ministry and mission. By Heber Ticas, Superintendent of Latin America At 27 years of age, I was a young man with a zeal … Continue reading "Ministry Job Descriptions" Read the article
A brief study of Jesus’ ascension By James Henderson, Superintendent of Europe Remember the song, “Up, Up and Away”? The lyrics said, “Would you like to ride in my beautiful balloon… For we can fly, we can fly.” When the 5th Dimension released the song in 1967, it captured the dreams of many people. If … Continue reading "Up, Up and Away with Jesus" Read the article
A pastor’s journey into the glory of the ascension By Bill Winn, Pastor of Grace Communion Hanover, Virginia Nine years ago, I started coming to terms with my wrong-headed theology. I became ashamed of things I had believed and preached. Reading, like a man stranded on a desert island with only a library of Trinitarian … Continue reading "The Life, Death, and Ascension of Jesus" Read the article
Jesus’ ascension shows God’s commitment to us By Randy Bloom, Vice Chair, GCI Board of Directors There was a time I didn’t pay much attention to the ascension of Jesus. It was a few words I glossed over in my studies (Acts 1:9-11). It was not until several years after the grace-packed reformation of GCI … Continue reading "The Ascension of Jesus" Read the article
By Rick Shallenberger Participating in communion is something that can be done in church and in the home, with family, friends or alone. There is no specific pattern for taking communion, nor is there a specific mood or tone to enter into. Sometimes you are somber, reflecting on the suffering and rejection Jesus experienced throughout … Continue reading "Communion at Home" Read the article
We are certainly in interesting times and people have strong opinions about the Coronavirus and how to respond. As the body of Christ, we don’t want to make decisions based on strong opinions, but on how best to serve those our Father has given us to serve. Our biggest concern is sharing Jesus’ life and … Continue reading "Online Church Resources" Read the article
We are excited to introduce a new Church Hack series! In these short videos, we will outline ministry concepts, as well as provide tips and tools for implementation in your congregation. The videos in the next few Equipper issues will focus on the Hope Venue’s Integration Ministry. Church Hacks 001 | What is Integration Ministry? Watch … Continue reading "Church Hacks 001 | What is Integration Ministry?" Read the article
Two of GCI’s core values are to be an inclusive and loving fellowship. One way to live out these values is to create a greeting team to welcome and orient guests into our worship services. Visiting a church for the first time can be an intimidating and awkward experience. A well-equipped greeting team can help … Continue reading "Church Hack: Greeter Ministry" Read the article
A Palm Sunday Message By Jeff Broadnax, US Associate Regional Director, East “When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen…” – Luke 19:37 All four Gospel writers tell … Continue reading "The Lord Will Provide" Read the article
