Barry Robinson, Regional Director Southern England and Pastor Stratford, England, UK In a post-Christian context, the Holy Spirit is moving in and through the Church’s neighbourhood engagement. The 2021 census of England and Wales showed for the first time, less than half the population described themselves as Christian, with the “no religion” response gaining momentum. … Continue reading "The Holy Spirit’s Movement" Read the article
A thriving Love Avenue requires clear roles and responsibilities for neighborhood engagement. This Church Hack helps churches structure their teams for meaningful impact. Download the Hack now and build your team. Read the article
In June, we introduce a new series on Jesus’ parables. Jesus often described his kingdom using parables. For each of the next seven issues, we will discuss a different parable. We’ll explore questions like: What does this parable reveal about the kingdom? What does it tell us about the role of the Church in the … Continue reading "The Parable of the Weeds" Read the article
By Cara Garrity, Development Coordinator Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S. Missional engagement is intentional involvement with our neighbors so we can announce and demonstrate God’s kingdom. How can we equip our Love Avenue teams for missional engagement? The ministry of the Love Avenue is more than hosting activities and events in the neighborhood. It is about being … Continue reading "Equipped for Missional Engagement" Read the article
Discipleship happens best when leaders are equipped with clarity and purpose. This Church Hack offers job descriptions for roles in the Faith Avenue, helping churches nurture intentional mentorship and spiritual formation. Read the full hack here. Read the article
This month we introduce a new series on Jesus’ parables. Jesus often described his kingdom using parables. For each of the next seven issues, we will discuss a different parable. We’ll explore questions like: What does this parable reveal about the kingdom? What does it tell us about the role of the Church in the … Continue reading "The Parable of the Sower" Read the article
By Michelle Hartman, Communications Director Steele Creek, North Carolina, US [In case you missed it, you can read the introduction to this book club here.] Centering Discipleship — Session 1 We’re excited to kick off our Centering Discipleship book club! In this first session, we’ll dive into Chapters 1–4 of E.K. Strawser’s Centering Discipleship, exploring … Continue reading "Centering Discipleship Book Club, Session 1" Read the article
By Rex dela Peña, National Ministry Team San Roque, Northern Luzon, Philippines In GCI-Philippines, figuring out God’s will is not something we try to do alone. It’s become a real journey we take together — one full of faith, honest talk, and watching where God is already working. We’re learning to move away from relying … Continue reading "Discerning Together" Read the article
A meaningful Sunday gathering starts with clear leadership roles. The Hope Avenue Church Hack provides sample job descriptions for all teams within the Hope Avenue. Download it here. Read the article
By Matt Royal, Church Plant Team Durham, North Carolina, U.S. Ordinary Time is the season in which we practice this resurrection life we’ve been given by the resurrected Jesus. Through the Spirit, Jesus is personally discipling us. Jesus has not left us as orphans. He participates in our formation as we attend to his presence. … Continue reading "Formation—Reading Scripture Together" Read the article
