This update is from Robert McKinney the pastor of GCI’s congregation in Nassau, Bahamas. Several years ago, Leslie and Rita Bowe, long-time GCI members in Nassau, donated land in a low-income area where they previously lived and where Leslie operated a business for over 50 years. Their dream was to see a community center built … Continue reading “Nassau community center”
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, In the early days of our church’s transition from legalism to grace, I think one of the most dramatic changes was the way we regarded the “food laws” listed in Leviticus chapter 11. It was not the most important change spiritually, but this particular “upgrade” in our understanding did … Continue reading “Clean and Unclean”
John Knaack, pastor of Living Hope Christian Fellowship in Buffalo, New York, grew up on a dairy farm in central Wisconsin. “I began attending WCG in 1974 after my dad and I began listening to The World Tomorrow. We asked for a ministerial visit and were invited to attend the local congregation.” John’s parents and most of … Continue reading “John Knaack”
Dan Rogers announced recently that Anthony Mullins, in addition to his responsibilities as GenMin director, will be coordinating CAD’s ministry coaching services. Anthony will oversee the training and certifying of new ministry coaches and the assigning of coaches to assist new church planters, new (first time) pastors, and other pastoral and ministry leaders serving within … Continue reading “The power of ministry coaching”
This update is from Eugene Guzon, GCI’s national director in the Philippines. It was filed on November 16. Since super typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) struck central Philippines on November 8, the situation remains bleak. Statistics vary, but the official death toll is 4600 and rising. We praise God that most of our GCI members in Tacloban and … Continue reading “Typhoon Haiyan recovery”
This update from GCI Philippines director Eugene Guzon describes the terrible aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan (called Typhoon Yolanda inside the Philippines). As you know, Typhoon Yolanda has devastated part of my country, the Philippines. The damage is particularly great in the area known as the Visayas. The typhoon left behind heartbreaking loss of life along … Continue reading “Typhoon Haiyan aftermath”
Mary Snyder reports here on a recent mission trip she made to Ethiopia. Mary and her husband Cliff lead M25:40 Missions—one of GCI’s GenMin Missions. I recently made my eighth mission trip to Ethiopia to continue assisting Fanos, a young lady studying at a local university. I also visited Korah, a community built on a dump. Korah’s … Continue reading “Ethiopia mission”
This article was written by GCI regional pastor Ted Johnston in 1996 for the benefit of congregations he was pastoring in western Colorado. It is a tribute to GCI’s second Pastor General, Joseph W. Tkach and a reminder of our denomination’s amazing journey of change out of legalism and into grace. Joseph W. Tkach became … Continue reading “A journey of change”
By Gary Deddo Following centuries of debate, it seems that Christians still have not settled on how best to speak about the connection between grace (faith in God’s grace in Jesus Christ) and obedience. Biblically grounded Christian teachers certainly recognize that salvation is God’s work and that it is received by faith. They also recognize … Continue reading “Grace & obedience”
This update is from Lee Berger, director of Crossing Borders, one of GCI Generations Ministries’ short-term mission groups. This June, we conducted our 15th Crossing Borders mission trip into Mexico. Ten GCI missionaries spent eight days sharing services and resources with our ministry partners in Mexico. Those we served in Mexico deeply appreciated the food, clothing and … Continue reading “Crossing Borders: all about relationship”
