GCLI Resource Papers
The following GCLI papers, written by pastors in our association, address issues facing Christians who desire to follow the New Testament in today's world. Although the specific and exact views presented in these articles are not necessarily shared by every pastor in our association, the general views expressed in these articles are commonly held in Great Commission churches. These papers have been used in the Great Commission Leadership Institute to inspire, challenge, and encourage each leader to be a more devoted follower of Jesus Christ.
- Eternal Security by Brent Knox
- Divorce and Remarriage by John Hopler
- Parent-Led Education by John Hopler
- Creation by Dave Bovenmyer
- God-Honoring Authority by Dave Bovenmyer
- Not Loving the World (The War Against Your Soul) by Rick Whitney
- Teen Ministry (The role of parents, teen workers, and pastors) by John Hopler
- The Second Coming of Christ by John Hopler
- Grace, Works and Lordship by Dave Bovenmyer
- The Spirit Filled Church by John Hopler
- Water Baptism by Kurt Jurgensmeier
- God's Sovereignty and Man's Ability to Choose by Dave Bovenmyer
- Ministry to the Poor by John Hopler
- 2020 Plan for Reaching the Next Generation by John Hopler
- Elder Qualification Test by John Hopler
- Persecution by John Hopler
Changing Lives
Called to Trust His Plan by Corey and Rachel Shain
When we left for the West African country of Mali
in early 2012, we had everything figured out. We would be
language workers sent by Wycliffe Bible Translators to serve
among the Dogon ethnic group of Mali, where Bible translation
will likely play a
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A Journey of Faith by Greg Cranston
I went to Iowa State University in 1974 hoping to
also grow in my faith. Before school began, I met the Great
Commission church in Ames. I knew I had found what I was
looking for. After college, God led my wife, Rachel, and me to
stay in Ames. We
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