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Good News needs no defense! πŸ™Œ

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Brethren, Church History is OUR History! 

β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”-

Exerpted from Our Church Speaks:

β€œThe glory of God is a human being fully alive; and to be alive consists in beholding God.” - Irenaeus of Lyons (130-202), Bishop of Lyons and Teacher of the Faith 

Irenaeus is a critical link between the apostolic church and the Christian theologians of the second and third centuries. As a boy, he studied under Polycarp, the disciple of the Apostle John. He completed further study in Rome and was appointed to serve as the bishop of Lyons. Lyons had proven to be a dangerous region for Christians and many believers had already suffered martyrdom, including Saint Blandina and her companions and the predecessor in Irenaeus’ office. As bishop, Irenaeus thoroughly defended the Christian faith from Gnostic teachers who sought to undermine scripture’s teachings on the nature of Christ. He is considered the first great theologian of the church, after the age of the Apostles. His works quote from 24 of the 27 New Testament books, demonstrating that the canonical New Testament Scriptures were a vital part of the Christian imagination, from the earliest years of the church. Irenaeus gave his life for Christ at the beginning of the 3rd century, martyred probably during the persecution of Emperor Septimius Severus. 

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We need COMMUNITY! πŸ™Œ

Not a week goes by without at least two or three people sharing with me some variation of the statement, this grace journey is great...but lonely. And honestly, I get it. Ive felt it too. Content is WONDERFUL, but its no substitute for real, genuine, heartfelt COMMUNITY. Having had the courage to step out of the confines of legalistic, performance-driven religion, the isolation that often accompanies that can feel disorienting.

BUT NOT ANYMORE!
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GAN Plus is a new interactive membership community built around weekly LIVE events. It’s designed to create real connection, consistent spiritual growth, and a sense of belonging.

What do I get with membership?
● Multiple weekly live teachings & Q&A with trusted speakers
● Weekly live prayer gatherings
● Round table conversations on timely topics
● Special virtual events throughout the year
● Full replay access to past live events
● Member-only community space

GAN Plus isn’t just content. It’s connection. You’re not watching a stream or scrolling a feed β€” you’re showing up and participating in real time with others who are growing too. It’s built around people, not algorithms.

Unlike traditional social media with its endless ads, click-bait, and drama, GAN Plus is housed on a private network accessible only to members.

Whether as a supplement to the brick-and-mortar faith community you attend, or as a means of connection for those of us without an in-person option...

GAN Plus is a game-changer!

Membership opens June 24 with immediate access to the private community group. Live gatherings begin July 8.

I hope to see you there!
Dr. Matt

(LINK IN THE COMMENTS!)

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The #Gospel is as inexhaustible as it is uncomplicated. #Healed people #heal others.
Not a week goes by without at least two or three people sharing with me some variation of the statement, this grace journey is great...but lonely. And honestly, I get it. Ive felt it too. Content is WONDERFUL, but its no substitute for real, genuine, heartfelt COMMUNITY. Having had the courage to step out of the confines of legalistic, performance-driven religion, the isolation that often accompanies that can feel disorienting.

BUT NOT ANYMORE!
ο»Ώ
GAN Plus is a new interactive membership community built around weekly LIVE events. It’s designed to create real connection, consistent spiritual growth, and a sense of belonging.

What do I get with membership?
● Multiple weekly live teachings & Q&A with trusted speakers
● Weekly live prayer gatherings
● Round table conversations on timely topics
● Special virtual events throughout the year
● Full replay access to past live events
● Member-only community space

GAN Plus isn’t just content. It’s connection. You’re not watching a stream or scrolling a feed β€” you’re showing up and participating in real time with others who are growing too. It’s built around people, not algorithms.

Unlike traditional social media with its endless ads, click-bait, and drama, GAN Plus is housed on a private network accessible only to members.

Whether as a supplement to the brick-and-mortar faith community you attend, or as a means of connection for those of us without an in-person option...

GAN Plus is a game-changer!

Membership opens June 24 with immediate access to the private community group. Live gatherings begin July 8.

I hope to see you there!
Dr. Matt

(LINK IN THE COMMENTS!)

#GANPlus
#community 
#grace
#church
#Godislove
Soon. Very soon. πŸ§πŸ™Œ

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Derived from the Latin, β€˜deservire,’ meaning to merit by service, and later the Middle English, β€˜deserven’, which means to be entitled to something based on one’s actions, it’s not about what we β€˜deserve’, for that word hinges on what we can produce or merit by our own effort. 

Seeing as we are inexhaustibly loved by Love himself, I’ll take β€˜belovedness’ over β€˜deserve’ any day of the week…and twice on Sundays. πŸ˜‰

Jeremiah 31:3
1 John 4:7-21
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DOCTORATE DEGREES

The ALL-NEW Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) Program is created with pastors, counselors, coaches, and educators in mind. Students are partnered with a faculty advisor at enrollment who guides them through the program from start to finish, helping them to bring their ministry passion to life! The D.Min. is a hands-on, application-centered degree that allows the student to focus on a field of study of particular interest and in which they possess considerable expertise. Although each student project must be approved by his/her faculty advisor, examples include:

  • Creating a research study that examines a particular ministry concept, outreach method, or mode of delivery.
  • Designing seminary-level curriculum.
  • Developing a coaching accountability method.
  • Establishing an administrative model for stewarding non-profits.
  • And many, many more!

The Doctor of Theology is a first-of-its-kind opportunity for those experienced students eager to be an active participant in taking the awareness of pure grace to the next level!

The program utilizes what’s known as the Oxford method, the same academic protocol used by Oxford University in England. Under this model, students are partnered with a member of the faculty who will serve as their program and dissertation advisor for the duration of their doctoral studies. This collaborative, engaging relationship is one of mentor and mentee wherein the program advisor assists the student in identifying the subject matter for their dissertation, collaborates with them on research to be conducted in preparation thereof, and guides them through the dissertation writing process all the way through to the dissertation committee presentation. This method is quite literally the gold standard of doctoral academics.

TUITION

2 Ways To Pay:

Full Payment

$6500

ONE TIME

– No Monthly Payments
– Post-Grad Campus Access
– Student Resource Center

Installments

$194/Month*

$7500 TOTAL

– Requires a $500 Deposit at Enrollment
– 36 Month Payment Plan
– Post-Grad Campus Access
– Student Resource Center
* In order to maintain a round number, the final payment will vary slightly.

The tuition cost includes access to all courses and associated materials EXCEPT required reading books.

2 Ways To Pay:

Full Payment

$7500

ONE TIME

– No Monthly Payments
– Post-Grad Campus Access
– Student Resource Center

Installments

$222/Month

$8500 TOTAL*

– Requires a $500 Deposit at Enrollment
– 36 Month Payment Plan
– Post-Grad Campus Access
– Student Resource Center

* Exceptions may exist for students with undergraduate education in other disciplines.

The tuition cost includes access to all courses and associated materials EXCEPT required reading books.

TO BEGIN YOUR GGS JOURNEY!!

All costs and fees are final. We are committed to keeping your costs and our cost low, without sacrificing our commitment to a quality education. Please direct all questions or concerns about fees to the Registrar. There is a $150 cancellation fee.