GCG Distinctives
GCG stands for...
What is "Gospel Community Group"?
God gave him new life when he was teenager through the preaching of a missionary. He’s married to the love of his life, Nicoline, and together they have four boys, Nethanel, Mishael, Eliezer, and another baby boy!
Who is: Pastor Jones Ndzi?
Micah 7:7: "But as..."
What is: "But as for me, I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me."
This is the first distinctive of GCG's:
They are anchored in the gospel, and so they worship God together (1 Cor. 10:31).
What is "Up"?
He was born and raised in Louisville and is proud to be a part of the small (but growing!) population of locals at Immanuel.
Who is Pastor Evan Calvin?
Psalm 56:3: "When I am ______, __ ____ ___ ______ ___ _____."
What is: "When I am afraid, I put my trust in you."
This is the 2nd distinctive of GCG's:
GCGs are anchored in the gospel, and so we bear each other’s burdens (Gal. 6:2, 8-10)
What is "In"?
He has a hard time answering the question, “where are you from?” After being born in North Carolina, moving to Germany where his parents were missionaries, to Florida, to Minneapolis...we are glad he is here now!
Who is Pastor Donnie Isely?
Psalm 116:1: "I love the _____, because he has _____ my _____ and my _____ for _____."
What is: "I love the Lord, because he has heard my voice and my pleas for mercy.
This is the third distinctive of GCG's:
Jesus promised that His people's love for each other would be a reason for the watching world to know that we truly follow Him (John 13:35).
What is "Out"?
He enjoys a wide variety of recreational activities like reading, grilling out, playing rugby with the boys, and watching baseball (while his wife explains the rules).
Who is Pastor Jonny Atkinson?
Psalm 103:8: The LORD is _______ and ______, slow to ______ and _______ in ________ _____.
What is: "The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love."
This is Immanuel's Vision Statement
What is "Building a community from all cultures where Christ is King"?
It was only after joining Immanuel that he and his wife learned that her grandma had been baptized at Immanuel when she was a girl!
Who is Pastor Jay Ingram?
Isaiah 9:6: "For to us a _____ is ____, to us a ___ is _____; and the _________ shall be upon his _______, and his _____ shall be called: ______ ________, _______ God, Everlasting _______, _____ of _____."
What is: "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
- Isaiah 9:6