Building Together in Australia: The Glorious Christ
An update from Riley Spring, Lead Pastor of Sovereign Grace Church, Parramatta and Regional Leader for SGC Australia… In early August, we had the joy and privilege of hosting Jeff and Julie Purswell here in Australia for our TOGETHER 2025 combined churches retreat. We went away to the coast for the weekend and, even though it rained […]
Things To Pray For In September
Charles Spurgeon, in his book “The Power of Prayer in a Believer’s Life,” writes: “Do not bring before God stinted petitions and narrow desires, but remember, as high as the heavens are above the earth, so high are His ways above your ways and His thoughts above your thoughts. Ask, therefore, after a Godlike fashion, […]
What is the SG Church Planter Assessment?
The SG Church Planter Assessment is a weekend-long intensive where prospective church planting candidates come together (with their wives). And for 2 days, these prospective planters and wives have the opportunity to express the primary competencies that have proven to be key indicators in effective and fruitful church planters. During the weekend, the prospective church […]
A Sermon from the Archives: The Non Spectacular Gifts
This sermon by Jeff Purswell, titled, “The Non Spectacular Gifts” details how the gifts of the Holy Spirit are more than the more “spectacular” gifts like prophecy and tongues. Gifts like administration, encouragement, and service all play crucial roles. Ricky and Jenn Alcantar re-introduce this SGC classic – Plus, in 1998 Jeff still has a […]
Church Planter Conversation: Eric Huber
We are currently in the process of planting six churches in the United States. We’re so thankful for what the Lord has done and what we believe the Lord will do through these churches! Please join us in praying for these churches and for the pastors and teams that are planting them. We thought you […]
Are You Missing the Miracles of the Spirit in Everyday Ministry?
It’s too easy for pastors and leaders to miss the miracles of the Holy Spirit, but when we open our eyes to see them we’ll be more full of strength, courage, and expectation as we minister. I grew up in this family of churches, a proudly charismatic group. I also grew up afraid of the […]
Building Momentum in London, UK
An update from Pat Tedeschi, Pastor of Oasis International Church in London, UK… On January 31, 2025, Dana and I were commissioned by our home church, Greentree Church (NJ), to begin a new season of ministry at Oasis International Church in London. We’re excited and grateful to be serving in one of the world’s most culturally […]
Relay 2026 Registration is Now Open
The 2026 Relay Conference for young adults is scheduled for January 5-7, 2026 in Glen Mills, PA and is officially open for registration. The RELAY Conference exists to inspire young adults to live for the glory of Christ. Our desire is to inspire this generation to personalize and carry forward our shared doctrine, values, and […]
Sovereign Grace Prayer Initiative
The following transcript was originally shared on the Mark Prater Podcast and was published on June 9, 2025 . To learn watch, listen or read the full podcast, click the button linked below.VIDEO TRANSCRIPTJoel Shorey: You just can’t have enough prayer. You can’t have enough attendance. You can’t have enough humility before the Lord. And […]
Moving Toward the Lost in Lebanon
An update from Juan, a dear brother SG ordained & commissioned to Lebanon… In 2011, the Lord gave me the privilege of meeting Lau; she is the greatest gift that God has given me in life, after the benefits of redemption, and she was the one who exposed me to the reality that our God […]