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Here's the final post in our series expanding the GCM distinctives. 7. The goal of teaching and preaching is gospel transformation that equips for ministry Gospel teaching and preaching are not ends in themselves. Our goal is not simply to have good Bible teaching, but for the Bible to shape people’s hearts and lives. We want to be doers of the word as well as hearers of the word. The ...Continue

Here's the latest in our series on the GCM distinctives: 6. Discipleship, shepherding and leadership development happen primarily in community on mission  The Christian community is the God-given context for pastoral care and leadership development. In the Christian community the gospel not only informs the head, but also transforms the heart. The gospel is not only learnt, but also ...Continue

The GCM Collective has identified some of our key distinctives and are working an explanatory paragraph for each one. Here's the fifth ... 5. Everyone exercising gospel ministry  Mission is communal. Gospel ministry is not the preserve of a professional elite or people in full-time ministry. It belongs to all God’s people. We are all given the privilege and responsibility of ...Continue

Have you ever sat in group discussion with and found it incredibly difficult to get a good conversation going? I've found it can be very challenging to move conversations along, especially when you're trying to go deep and get to the gospel. Here are a few principles that might help. Listen to Their Story In order to promote good gospel conversations in small group gatherings, it is ...Continue

Here's a prayer for church leaders and Bible teachers ... Lord, I rejoice to suffering for your people .....and I accept more of Christ’s afflictions ....for the sake of his body, the church.You have commissioned me ....to be a servant of the church, to present to your people your word in its fulness – ....the mystery once hidden ....that is now revealed to the saints.To them you ...Continue