That we might be brought to complete unity By Jeff Broadnax, Regional Director — East U.S. Picture 1,000 dimes ordered neatly on a table. See yourself lifting the last dime from the bottom right hand corner. Hold it between your thumb and index finger. Look at it against the backdrop of the other 999 dimes … Continue reading "One Blood" Read the article
Our Superintendent serving Europe, James Henderson, writes an informative and inspirational letter from his personal experiences. In April 2019 I, along with Kalengule Kaoma and Mat Morgan had the opportunity to tour two of the slave castles in Cape Coast, Ghana. The Atlantic Slave Trade lasted for 300 years, from the 16th through the 19th … Continue reading "The Door of No Return" Read the article
The pandemic has prompted churches, pastors, and ministry leaders to make big changes in how we do our worship services. Many of our churches have made the leap to livestreaming and have found great value in providing this kind of service. Livestreaming a pre-recorded service can alleviate the stress of last-minute technical difficulties, and also give you the opportunity to include others in … Continue reading "Church Hacks 004 | How to Livestream a Pre-recorded Service" Read the article
Article by Gary Deddo, President of Grace Communion Seminar Even after centuries of debate, Protestantism does not seem to have settled on how best to speak about the connection between faith in God’s grace in Jesus Christ and the life of obedience. All informed biblically grounded Christian teachers recognize that salvation is God’s work and … Continue reading "Law and Grace" Read the article
Would your church be considered a safe space? Here are some things to think about. By Elizabeth Mullins, GC Hickory Love Avenue Champion Outside of our consciousness, each of our bodies is constantly making an assessment: am I safe here? For those who have previously had physical, emotional, or spiritual safety ripped from them, their … Continue reading "Making Church a Safe Space" Read the article
By Emmanuel Okai, West Africa Regional Director, National Director, Ghana & Church Pastor Akim-Oda, Ghana Like many who grew up in rural sub-Saharan Africa before the 1960s, I experienced various practices in African Traditional Religion similar to the performances of Baal priests during Elijah’s time.[1] I was raised in my maternal grandfather’s village, where shrines, … Continue reading "What is Worship?" Read the article
Many of us around the world have been quarantined in our homes due to Covid-19. We are craving relationship, getting together with family and friends, sharing meals—hospitality. Now is the time to prepare to share this gift with others. By Bob Regazzoli, Pastor, Australia During the recent bushfires in Australia, we heard that some people … Continue reading "The Gift of Hospitality" Read the article
Many seekers and guests will visit your website before setting foot on your facility. Your church’s website is your virtual front door. Having an up to date website is a great way to make a good first impression and communicate who you are and what you believe. The GCI Microsite is a resource we provide … Continue reading "Church Hacks 003 | How to Customize your GCI Microsite" Read the article
GCI Creative Community Best Practices One opportunity we have during this pandemic is to reflect Christ’s love for the world and make decisions with our neighbors in mind. Here are some Best Practices shared in our GCI Creative Community Facebook Page for being the church during these novel circumstances. We hope to share best practices … Continue reading "GCI Creative Community Best Practices" Read the article
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. John 13:34-35 By Elizabeth Mullins, GC Hickory Love Avenue Champion Anthony and I … Continue reading "The Gift of Decentering" Read the article
