New Events, A Book Release, and More
New opportunities with GCD this month!
Hi friends of GCD!
We’re in the start of a new year and there is so much that we have been developing over in the last few months. We’re eager to support and resource you to make, mature, and multiply disciples of Jesus. In this week’s newsletter, I wanted to share just a few of these opportunities and resources. Jump in with us!
Let’s start with some events:
Church Planter Online Webinar with Tony Merida
If you are a church planter, know a church planter, are praying about becoming a church planter, or are just interested in church planting and what it takes, we’ll be hosting a one hour online seminar with GCD author (and church planter) Tony Merida. Tony’s book Church Planter: Nine Essentials for Being Faithful and Effective has become a foundation “must read” for those aspiring to and involved in church planting.
This free webinar is on February 13 at 2pm EST. Be sure to register for this free webinar.
Mobilize: Unleash a Church Full of Leaders at TGC 25
What can a church full of volunteer leaders accomplish? Where do those leaders come from and how can ministry leaders help develop them? Dr. John H. Wilson and Amy Lynch, authors and practitioners of our forthcoming book, The Nehemiah Way: Mobilizing a Church Full of Leaders, seek to cast a vision for thriving church mobilization and service. Through this event we'll equip you with a vision for engagement and discovery of a church ready and equipped to serve to fulfill the Great Commission.
This event is free and live at on April 24, 7:30am at The Gospel Coalition 2025 Conference in Indianapolis, IN.
New Book Release!
Tuesday, January 28 we are releasing a new compilation volume of articles from GCD celebrating and encouraging readers to love the local church. Broken but Beautiful: Reflections on the Blessings of the Local Church is a celebration of God’s grace and work in his people, even in spite of her flaws and frailty. Written by a host of GCD contributors and collaboraters, we believe this book will be a deeply encouraging resource for everyone about the local church. Pre-order the ebook on Amazon, or look for our release post to drop this coming Tuesday.
This Week’s Featured Articles
Be sure to check out this week’s online articles.
How Should Protestants Talk to Their Roman Catholic Friends about Jubilee? We have a helpful reflection on how to interact with our Roman Catholic friends as they practice and anticipate 2025’s invitation to pilgrimage and penance in Rome with Jubilee 2025. Clay Kannard, an evangelical pastor in the city center of Rome helps equip readers well to dialog about the fundamental differences of evangelical Christainity and Roman Catholicism.
Q&A With Singer-Songwriter and Author Caroline Cobb. Timarie Friesen sits down to explore the art of songwriting, reflection, and faith with muscian and author Caroline Cobb.
Discipleship and Imagination: How My Children’s Imaginations Help to Sustain My Faith. Sully Curtin paints a picture for us of how healthy imaginats are essential to our building and sustaining our faith in Christ.
Thanks for reading this! Is there a recent article or book from GCD you’ve been encouraged by? Let us know! We’d love to hear more about how our work is helping and serving you. If there’s a topic you’d like for us to talk about, let us know that as well! And if you’re a writer and have an article or book idea in your head, check our submissions page where you can get more info on how to contribute to GCD!
Thanks for reading!
Jeremy Writebol | GCD Executive Director
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