neighborhoods
At GBCC, we value becoming generous neighbors who move beyond friendliness into meaningful presence—opening our tables, giving our time, and sharing our resources as the Holy Spirit leads. As Jesus teaches in Luke 10:36–37, we are called to show mercy and love our neighbors, reflecting the fruit of the Spirit in our everyday lives (Galatians 5:22–23).
neighborhood shepherds
We are loving our city by intentionally increasing the care & connections among our GBCC in neighborhoods. Consider joining this team by becoming a Neighborhood Shepherd.
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GBCC community is connected with and cared for in neighborhoods.
o Pray, Listen, Eat with, Serve and Share stories with others in your neighborhood from GBCC.
o Offer support, check-ins and availability to our church community in their day-to-day lives.
o Spiritually guide others in their faith journey, eventually join a small group or discipleship relationship and become Good Neighbors.
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· Neighborhood shepherds take initiative to pray, make connections, gather and provide care within local neighborhoods.
· Utilize Neighborhood gatherings (3x/year), trainings (monthly) & Bless App (weekly)
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Neighborhood Shepherds will be selected from GBCC Community Core and vetted individuals who love Jesus, love people and want to provide shepherding in their local neighborhoods.
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Join the team. Fill out application.
Commit to:
1. Commitment to regularly pursue existing GBCC people in their neighborhood
2. Connect with new movers to make first contact
3. Using Bless App/database
4. Attend Monthly Trainings. Held in neighborhoods
5. Neighborhood Gatherings (3x/year) and Block Party / cook outs
neighborhood gatherings
Instead of gathering under one roof, GBCC church family will be the church in their neighborhoods — hosting or attending a Neighborhood Gathering right where they live.
We’ll provide a teaching video to anchor your time together, but the real win is the conversations, connections, and relationships that happen with the people next door. This is not a day off — it’s one of the most strategic things we can do to become the kind of church that actually changes the city we love!
