That is community, that our lives are intertwined with one another, that our lives are connected with one another. I remember, Dr. Andrew roots his term, indwelling. In those moments, it is not programmatic we are not seated shoulder to shoulder with everyone facing the pulpit, listening to the pastor. This time we are face […] The post Faith Avenue in the Philippines w/ Aron & Joyce Tolentino first appeared on Grace Communion International Resources.

“As pastors, we need to recruit, and we need to develop- before we launch anyone into any ministry. So, if I’m a pastor that I don’t have a Faith Avenue Champion, and I’m looking for someone to start my Connect Groups, or to get it going in the Faith Avenue. The first thing I would […] The post Connect Groups w/ Heber Ticas first appeared on Grace Communion International Resources.

“I like the fresh expression of using the term connect group. Because it makes you think, ‘How is this going to be different than what we’ve done in the past?’. Because in the past…a lot of times when we would think about a small group, we would think the pastor is coming to give Bible […] The post Faith Forward w/ Greg Williams first appeared on Grace Communion International Resources.

“The Church is not just the Sunday gathering. But often it is like the front door, it is that first impression. Our deep desire is to see people enfolded into a loving community. By God’s design, belonging in the body of believers is transformative.” Elizabeth Mullins, Love Avenue Champion Main Points: Why does the first-time […] The post Crafting the Experience of First Time Guests w/ Elizabeth Mullins first appeared on Grace Communion International Resources.

“The Hope Avenue Champion is all about what happens within the four walls (of the church). Essentially from the parking lot to the pew, and back. The focus is to give hope to the people who come through the door. People that come to church are wanting to have some form of hope in their […] The post Hope Avenue Champion w/ George Strub first appeared on Grace Communion International Resources.

“Well, when we are coming together in worship. We are coming to share the good news of Jesus. The gospel is good news! Even if we are personally having a hard time, we are coming together because of the hope we have in him. And so, coming together is transformative! … singing the same truth […] The post Crafting A Worship Service w/ Michelle Fleming first appeared on Grace Communion International Resources.

“God doesn’t waste anything. It is not that no one will be touched by you being “led by the Spirit.” Because he uses us, he knows we are dust. And he is loving and kind to us. But I think that he takes a lot of time showing us that he is a preparatory God. […] The post Worship Leading w/ Keysha Taylor first appeared on Grace Communion International Resources.

“You need to have a group of people who are working with you through that process (regathering) … That is why we are Team Based- Pastor Led, because we want that team to be a part of the process. It gets everyone on board for whatever is going to take place – when and how […] The post Re-gathering w/ Mat Morgan & Pam Morgan first appeared on Grace Communion International Resources.

“I think God uses difficult times to push the church outside of the walls, and I think that is what is going on right now. The Church is being faced with the real question, ‘Are you going to be the Church in the world around you, or are you just looking at the building as […] The post Crafting A Digital Worship Service w/ Joe Brannen first appeared on Grace Communion International Resources.

“This is where God has placed us. So, we asked him, Father, give us a heart for the people you have placed in front of us. And what do you know, God answers prayers like that.” -Pastor Howard Salter Main Points: What motivates you to engage with your neighborhood? (2:17) How does God empower you […] The post Engaging with Your Community w/ Howard Salter first appeared on Grace Communion International Resources.