Two full-time positions are now open at the Grace Communion International (GCI) Home Office in Charlotte, NC, U.S.
The Media Coordinator position is currently available, and applications are being accepted. See the job description here.
The Assistant Operations Coordinator position is currently available, and applications are being accepted. See the job description here.
If you would like further details on either position or would like a GCI job application, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@gci.org or 980-495-3960.
Please share this announcement with qualified candidates who may be gifted for either position at the Home Office.
“I hope and pray that God will inspire people from many nations to do this work and that he will bless this ministry allowing us to share the gospel with many persons worldwide.”
Get acquainted with Pierre Duguay, assistant pastor and Love Avenue champion in GC Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Learn more about his life and ministry in the full profile here.
With joy and thanksgiving, we share the good news that four individuals were ordained to serve in congregations in Zambia.
Associate Pastor Mary Bwale – Kitwe congregation
Associate Pastor Vernon Zuze – Kabompo congregation
Assistant Pastor Alex Kachimwa – Chongwe Lusaka congregation
Associate Pastor Alex Musonda – Lusaka Central congregation
[Pictured above, left to right: Pastor Muphana Ngula (Chawama, Lusaka), Pastor Aaron Ng’ambi (Kitwe), National Director Inyambo Nyumbu (Lilanda, Lusaka), Pastor Alex Musonda and his wife (Lusaka Central), Miriam, Pastor Kennedy Musopelo (Chongwe), Pastor Phillip Bowa (Lusaka Central), and Superintendent Kalengule Koama (Lusaka)]
Pastor Alex Musonda (above fourth from the left) told us he loves how the body of Christ shares tasks according to the spiritual gifting, and he enjoys administration and teaching. He feels quite humbled and excited about his calling.
[Pictured above, left to right: Pastor Aaron Ng’ambi (Kitwe), National Director Inyambo Nyumbu (Lilanda, Lusaka), Pastor Alex Kachimwa (Chongwe, Lusaka), Pastor Phillip Bowa (Lusaka Central)]
When asked how he felt about his calling, Pastor Alex Kachimwa (above second from the right) quoted Psalm 138:8, “The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me, his love endures forever.”
Please join us in praying for them and their ministry in Jesus’ church.
Dear church (and especially those who attended our Regional Gatherings),
Superintendent Mike Rasmussen and his team did a great job in designing the content of our regional gatherings. And they did an even better job in delivering their messages. The team’s level of transparency was moving, and their commitment to serving the congregations going forward is commendable.
I remind you of a request I made to the church back in the early spring to set aside a day for prayer and fasting if you were physically able. I must say that we felt the covering of those prayers, and the Spirit has been faithful to provide unity and peace. Thank you for your faithfulness and enthusiastic participation.
Now on to Mike’s letter, Greg Williams
West Gathering
A big thank you to everyone who attended and helped coordinate our three U.S. Regional Gatherings this summer! It was so good to get together to worship, share meals, have sharing and training time, as well as much-needed fellowship. One of the major changes this time around was to host these events in our own GCI church buildings instead of hotel ballrooms. This was the brilliant idea of Pam Morgan – thank you, Pam!
In June, Pastor Julie Frantz and her congregation hosted our first Gathering in Cincinnati, Ohio. Our Eastern, Southeast, North Central Regions and guests gathered for this event. My congregation and I hosted our second Gathering in July in our church and Ministry Training Center (MTC) in Surrey Hills, Oklahoma. This was for our Central Region and guests. Pastor Manuel Ochoa and his congregation hosted our final Gathering in August in Hawthorne, California for our Western Region and guests.
East Gathering
We followed the same schedule for all three Gatherings. Friday was the kickoff, with Dr. Jeff Broadnax teaching the Third Option Similarity Training, by Miles McPherson. It was an exciting time of learning how we are more similar than different and how to honor one another as God’s beloved children. The lessons provoked healthy and important discussions. Repeatedly, I heard comments like “I was a bit nervous – but I am so glad I came!” and “We need more of this type of training!”
Saturday, we gave updates on where we are going as a denomination in 2025. We addressed the following questions.
We introduced that we will be moving from a regional model, which has served us well for 12 years, to a national model of oversight and support. We introduced the new National Team and shared what they will be doing to love and support the groups they will be serving. The U.S. National Team will be:
Mike Rasmussen
Jeff Broadnax
Pam Morgan
Michelle Hartman
Cara Garrity
Heber Ticas
For the final session, I gave an update on Healthy Church and the things we are learning from our congregation in Surrey Hills. On Saturday evening, at all three gatherings, we held a worship night for the attendees, members, and neighbors, which was very uplifting.
On Sunday, we joined the local congregation for their worship service, and Dr. Greg Williams gave the message, titled “Harmonious Flow of the Church.” In Hawthorne, we had five baptisms during the worship service, which was wonderful to experience! Superintendent Heber Ticas also announced the launch of a Spanish-speaking Ministry Training Center in Southern California. The next issue will include a full story of the MTC launch.
The atmosphere in all three Gatherings was upbeat and encouraging. A dozen or so pastors and facilitators who are moving to a closed status thanked the speakers, expressing how they can see our hearts and how difficult this is for all of us.
If you attended, thank you for sharing the time with us. Please be praying for us as we are praying for you. Please also be praying for our next Denominational Celebration in 2026. Until then, keep “being” the church and reach out and love your neighbors as Jesus has loved us.
Love you all! Mike Rasmussen, Superintendent of North America & Caribbean
Congratulations to Chan Thleng! He was ordained an elder on August 11. Chan lives in the Yangon Region of Myanmar. He provides pastoral care for the three GCI congregations in Myanmar. Join us in praying for him and the ministry in his country.
His ordination was a joyous event, held during a leadership retreat, so leaders from across Asia joined the celebration. Shown from left to right in the photo above: Joselito Olaguer–Thailand, Rex Dela Pena–Philippines, Sachin Nirale–India, Chan Thleng–Myanmar, Danny Zachariah–India, Won Mein Kong–Malaysia, Devaraj Ramoo–Malaysia, Eugene Guzon–Philippines, Joel Alisbo–Thailand, Praveen Chinta–India, Aron Tolentino–Philippines, Audie Santibanez–Philippines
Chan Thleng (left) with Danny Zachariah, Superintendent of Asia
We asked Chan to share some background with our readers.
I was born into Christian family. I accepted that Jesus is my Savior at the age of 18. I passed the matriculation examination in 2004. I earned my M.Div. in 2011. I married Lydia in 2017, and we have an infant son and two daughters.
Currently, I am serving as a senior pastor of GCI Myanmar. We have about 50 members in Hmawbi congregation. GCI also has a congregation in Matupi.
GCI was officially founded in Myanmar solely by faith alone in 2016 September 1. Right now, there are about 170 members total in different places in Myanmar. The vision that God has given us is to reach unreached people through planting new churches in eight ethnic groups in Myanmar.
Discover the transformative power of Christ’s love in our new series GCI Testify. Join us as members from our global fellowship share testimonies of their experiences with Jesus through GCI congregations and ministries. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness firsthand the impact of the Spirit in and through GCI.
Dr. Sudhir C. Singh, one of the founding members of GCI India, died on April 30, 2024. He was 82 years old. He retired as Medical Officer from Saurashtra Chemicals, Gujarat. He was a prolific writer and had a witty sense of humor. He was part of the GCI India editorial team, and he contributed many spiritually enriching articles. GCI India cherishes the beautiful memories of Dr. Sudhir Singh and celebrates his life. He is survived by his wife, Sheeba Singh, a son, a daughter-in-law, and a grandson.
L to R: Daphne Sidney, Bob and Kathy Regazzoli, Greg Williams
Congratulations on 50 years of service and participation!
Pastor Bob and Kathy Regazzoli, of Carina, Queensland, Australia, were honoured last month for their 50 years of devoted service to Jesus and his church. They were celebrated and acknowledged before the congregation for their many years of dedication to ministry in GCI. True partners in ministry, Kathy and Bob were also celebrating their fiftieth wedding anniversary.
Bob and Kathy, thank you for your faithfulness, and may God continue to bless your participation.
