Gospel-declaration (ministry) and gospel-demonstration (mission) flow together and support one another. By Anthony Mullins, US Regional Director During my time as pastor of Grace Communion Hickory, my wife, Elizabeth, (who served as our Love Avenue champion) would give a “Neighborhood Update” talk to the congregation during the Sunday worship gathering. It was a chance for … Continue reading "Remaining Gospel-Focused" Read the article
If your neighbors can’t see you, you can’t tell them who and what you are, and they will never partake in what you are offering. By Tim Sitterley, US Regional Director My good friend Rick Shallenberger, who’s article in this issue you probably read before mine, and I share several things in common. We have … Continue reading "Are Your Feet Visible?" Read the article
Father, Son, and Spirit continually engage, equip, empower, and encourage us as we participate with Jesus in loving others as he loves us. By Bob Regazzoli, Pastor, Australia We’ve been seeing a lot of emphasis in GCI on the 4 E’s. This is a process of involvement in ministry that isn’t just something a church … Continue reading "The Holy Trinity and the 4 E’s" Read the article
What if Jesus is intentional when he puts us in the path of another? By Bill Hall, National Director, Canada It all started when my son, Liam, was signing up for Beavers (the program preceding Cub Scouts). We’d only been in our community a few weeks when we decided to get Liam involved in the … Continue reading "Being a Neighbor" Read the article
An essential part of a Healthy Church is the Faith Avenue. The Faith Avenue creates spaces outside of the Sunday gathering where discipleship can occur. Through the study of God’s word, along with communion with God and one another, God is conforming us to Jesus’ image through a life of faith and obedience. We are … Continue reading "Church Hack: We Believe Part 2" Read the article
Encouragement includes both call up and affirm. By Cara Garrity, Development Coordinator The fourth E of the 4 Es in our Process of Development is Encourage. Have you ever had an experience when someone tried to encourage you, but it was not encouraging at all? Maybe they provided impersonal words that felt like they weren’t … Continue reading "Process of Development: Encourage" Read the article
Participating with Jesus in shepherding his flock is one of my greatest blessings. By Marty Davey, Pastor, GCI Jacksonville I was recently reflecting on Jesus being our good shepherd and was reminded of our role as “under-shepherds” participating with Christ as ministry leaders and pastors. Paul refers to the call to pastor as grace that … Continue reading "The Shepherding Side of Pastoring" Read the article
Can first time visitors figure out our customs and liturgy? By Tim Sitterley, Regional Director US West I will never forget my first visit to a Catholic mass. Having grown up in WCG/GCI, I had no idea what to expect. What was up with people dipping their fingers in a water basin upon entering? The … Continue reading "Helping Visitors Feel Welcome" Read the article
A healthy church is known and valued in their community. An essential step in making this happen, is finding a facility suited for your local needs. Check out the June Church Hack for some helpful steps in finding a facility for your congregation. #gcichurchhacks Read the article
The benefits of team-based learning through community of practice (COP) and team coaching. By Glen A Weber, Central Region Support Rep and Coach The first Hope Avenue training was held in early 2020. Some of us were asked to coach those who went through the training. For many, that was a six-month commitment, but in … Continue reading "Faith, Hope, and Love (FHL) in Action" Read the article
