This article is from Dr. Dan Rogers who teaches a course in preaching at Grace Communion Seminary. Why do people attend church? The reasons vary, but for many, the primary reason is to hear the Word of God. How is it that God’s Word is heard at church? Is it not through the Living Word, … Continue reading "Key concepts in preaching" Read the article
By Ted Johnston, CAD Publications Editor Given this month’s theme of leadership, I thought it might be helpful to share what my experience tells me is a vital aspect of developing leaders—both new ones and veterans. Rather than “flying solo,” effective leaders practice team-based leadership. They know how to either lead a team of leaders, or … Continue reading "The heart of team-based leadership" Read the article
By Greg Williams, CAD Director Whether it’s a team in GCI’s Home Office, or the leadership team in one of our congregations, I believe it’s vital that we all become what I call a “REAL team”—one that possesses the characteristics listed in this box: A REAL team is made up of real people with diverse personalities, … Continue reading "On being and building a REAL team" Read the article
By Rick Shallenberger, GCI-USA Regional Pastor This is number 7 in Rick's series on leadership. For other articles in the series, click a number: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8. One of the most effective ways to influence others is to listen to them. This may seem a bit strange, but let’s be honest—pastors have a … Continue reading "On Leadership: Be interested before being interesting" Read the article
By Rick Shallenberger (Regional Pastor and GCI Equipper writer) This is part 6 of a series on Christian leadership. For other articles in the series, click a number: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8. Let’s be honest—it is both fun to be “in the know” and a temptation to share what we know with others. This reality … Continue reading "On leadership: confidentiality" Read the article
Here from Cathy Deddo is part 1 of a 2-part essay looking at the Christian life. The essay compiles presentations made by Cathy to GCI's Denominational Conference in Orlando, FL, in August 2017. For part 2 of this essay, click here. For an article that includes both parts, click here. Wholehearted, part 1: Finding Fellowship … Continue reading "Wholehearted, part 1" Read the article
This article from GCI-USA Regional Pastor and Equipper writer and feature editor Rick Shallenberger continues our series on Christian leadership. This is part 5 of a series on Christian leadership. For other articles in the series, click a number: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8. Many years ago, several people “warned” me about a person I … Continue reading "On Leadership: Go to the source" Read the article
Here is part 5, which concludes the essay Clarifying Our Theological Vision by Gary Deddo, with an introduction from Joseph Tkach. This essay has been published serially here in Equipper. To read each part, click a link: introduction, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. To read the full essay in one article, click here. For the … Continue reading "Clarifying Our Theological Vision, part 5 (conclusion)" Read the article
This article is from Josh McDonald, lead pastor of GCI’s congregation in Indianapolis, IN. It is excerpted from a sermon Josh gave to his congregation in casting a vision for outreach to the community surrounding their church. I ended college with student teaching. Every day, I had 80 tenth-graders staring at me. They all pretty much … Continue reading "Hospitality “Outside the Walls”" Read the article
Here is part 4 of an essay titled Clarifying Our Theological Vision by Gary Deddo, with an introduction from Joseph Tkach. The essay is being published serially here in Equipper. To read each part, click on a link: introduction, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. To read the full essay in one article, click here. For … Continue reading "Clarifying Our Theological Vision, part 4" Read the article
