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Why the Great Commission Collective?

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Together, we can accomplish more.

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Values

Gospel Integrity

Relational Connection

Intentional Care

Deliberate Collaboration

Contextual Application

Healthy Plurality

Kingdom Focus

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Bold Preaching

Unapologetic exposition and application of the word of God.

Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. —2 Timothy 4:2 (ESV)
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Purposeful Discipleship

Maturing believers making disciples.

So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us. —1 Thessalonians 2:8 (ESV)
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Fervent Prayer

Prayer that is dependent on God and expectant based on his character and promises.

Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. —Romans 12:12 (ESV)
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Passionate Worship

Worship that engages our deepest affections for God and expresses the truth of his faithfulness, glory, and the redemptive work of Christ.

Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker! —Psalm 95:6 (ESV)
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Courageous Evangelism

Gospel proclamation that overcomes fear in order to share the good news of Jesus Christ.

Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” —John 20:21 (ESV)
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Strategic Church Planting

Partnerships that multiply churches around the world.

And when they had appointed elders for them in every church, with prayer and fasting they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed. —Acts 14:23 (ESV)
Praying together

Our Beliefs

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Our Team

Ryan Sarpalius

Chief of Staff

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Scott Thomas

US Director of Multiplication

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Corey

Corey

Director of International Partnerships

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Laura Zimmerman

Laura Zimmerman

Director of Member Engagement

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Amanda Carter

Amanda Carter

Director of Strategic Plans

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Priscilla Hansen

Executive Assistant

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Al Pino

Director of Pastoral Care

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Our Board

Scott Hollingshead

Scott Hollingshead

Bob Lepine

Bob Lepine

Jerry Lingenfelter

Jerry Lingenfelter

Trent Griffith

Dave Harvey

Dave Harvey

Robbie Symons

Jeff Terrell

Jeff Terrell

Rob Willey

Our Partners

SoulCare Consulting

Soul Care Consulting

Soul Care Consulting provides training, resources, and consulting for leaders who want to lead healthy. Our partnership allows GCC members to receive a 20% discount on soul care resources. GCC members can also participate in refresh, reset, and restore retreats; lead healthy cohorts; content; and workshops.

Simeon Trust

Simeon Trust

Simeon Trust provides frequent, rich opportunities for GCC pastors and planters to further develop their strength in biblical exposition. GCC members receive financial discounts for conference wrap-around workshops, regional workshops, and online courses.

Strategic Renewal

Strategic Renewal

The praying leader coaching experience gives lead pastors a biblical pathway to spiritual leadership that empowers them for greater gospel ministry. GCC members receive personal coaching from Daniel Henderson and a $400 scholarship for this 90-day coaching cohort experience, cutting the cost in half.

Cedarville University

Cedarville University

Cedarville’s mission is to transform lives through excellent education and intentional discipleship in submission to biblical authority. GCC members receive a 25% tuition discount for online graduate programs, and priority for children of planters and pastors for scholarship money. They can also partner through Cedarville University to host a student residency.

Logos

Logos Bible Software

Logos Bible Software is a powerful Bible study and sermon prep platform that allows you to study Scripture and consult commentaries, devotionals, Bible dictionaries, and more—all from your computer, tablet, or phone. GCC has built a relationship with Logos, so that GCC members receive the best possible deals, rather than just the standard rate.

GuideStone

GuideStone

Great Commission Collective (GCC) churches now have access to the health plans from GuideStone®. GuideStone has had the honor of serving those who serve the Lord® for more than a century. Their team can offer you coverage made for ministry — providing value to your budget as well as shared values.

The Ampersand Company

The Ampersand Company

Are you wanting to accelerate discipleship within your church and share the message of Christ beyond your four walls? By using production technology, digital marketing, and content creation strategies, Ampersand can partner with you to expand your impact not just on your own church, but to people all across the nation. GCC churches and church planters receive discounts on services.

Small Church USA

Small Church USA

Small Church USA has a vision to revitalize churches according to Deuteronomy 3:28a. Through a 12-month learning cycle, they encourage and strengthen lead pastors as they walk through 5 phases of church revitalization: Evaluation, Education, Participation, Activation, and Celebration.

The Collective is partnering with SCUSA to come alongside struggling churches, to see them revitalized to the Glory of God.

Parakaleō

Parakaleo

Parakaleo, believes that wives join fully in the planting mission and sees that they often face an ocean of brokenness and loneliness with little preparation or support. GCC Partners with Parakaleo to offers training and support for these ministry wives.

The Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention

ECAP

The Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention was created to provide awareness, accreditation, and resources to help Christian organizations that serve kids, to protect the vulnerable in ministry. Over several years, ECAP developed a set of Child Safety Standards. These standards now serve as the basis for an Accreditation Program, which engages Christian ministries in a process of accreditation and renewal. ECAP is partnering with Great Commission Collective churches to help them make their ministries safe for kids.

Administer Justice

Administer Justice

Administer Justice is a non profit that comes alongside churches to help establish Gospel Justice Centers, which both serve the community, and provide an on-ramp to the church. A Gospel Justice Center is a legal ministry hosted by a church that opens its doors once a month for 4 hours (usually on a Saturday morning) to provide legal advice through a caring team of volunteers. At no cost to the church, all of the training, systems, liability insurance, and collateral are provided by Administer Justice.

Equipt

Equipt

Equipt servesto minimize stress by operationally supporting church plants and missionaries during their pivotal years of start-up. By relieving this burden, it permits leaders to focus on gospel saturation without the distraction of operational management.

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