Video: An excerpt from The Normal Christian Life by Watchman Nee (3 of 4). He defines the "normal Christian life" in terms of Galatians 2:20.

A Classic Quote on Spiritual Growth

"As the result of the work of His Cross and resurrection, eternal life is received complete by those who believe. But while that life is itself victorious incorruptible, and indestructible, the believer has to come by faith to prove it, to live by it, to learn its principles, to be conformed to it.

"The life in itself in the believer needs no addition, so far as its quality and quantity are concerned. So far as its power, its glory, its potentialities are concerned nothing can be added to it. But the course of spiritual experience, of spiritual life, is to discover, to appropriate, and to grow in all that the life represents and means." - T. Austin-Sparks

Mark with leaders at The Bay Church, South Africa

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John and Linda at International Fellowship of Chaplains conference, Texas

Ministry Update: After Helene

Thank you for all of your prayers and concerns.  As you have seen, Hurricane Helene dropped up to 30 inches of rain in Northeast TN and Western NC.  Many towns in these areas have been destroyed, including roads.  At least 150 people have lost their lives, and many are still missing.  Pigeon Forge does not have damage, but we are asking you all to join us in prayer for our neighbors on the other side of the mountain. 1.5 million people are still without power but many more are without food and supplies.

I returned from Cape Town, South Africa mid September. During my two-week visit, God opened many doors.  The trip was both fruitful and productive.  I was able to teach an Exchanged Life seminar in a township called Khayelitsha.  One pastor commented, “Khayelitsha, will never be the same.  We used to give those with anxiety pills, but now we can give them Christ!”  The pastor’s wife, who hosted the seminar said, “I feel like a new baby, like I have been born-again, again.”  This seminar was made possible by the follow-up from our sister ministry, Curare, founded by Nelhsie de Bruto.  Please continue praying for South Africa and future trips and partnerships in 2025.

Dr. John returned from the IFOC Chaplains Conference in Temple, Texas.  He and Linda were able to attend the seminar, and God opened doors for them to share Exchanged Life and how GFI can be an asset to chaplains moving forward.  We are also excited to share that our podcast, Glimpses of Grace, surpassed 10,000 plays/downloads.  Thank you to everyone who has listened and shared.  If you have not listened, you can get access from our website: https://gracefellowshipinternational.com/podcast/.

As we gear up for the Fall, Dr. John and I will be teaching an Intro to Exchanged Life Seminar on Saturday, November 2nd.  This half-day seminar will be located at Sevierville Golf Club from 8:30 AM to noon.  The cost is $25, and lunch can be purchased after the event for those wishing to continue fellowshipping.  Our final workshop for 2024 will be Monday, November 4th, through Thursday, November 7th, from 8:45 – 5 PM.  Information and registration can be found on our website: gracefellowshipinternational.com/events/.

We are so thankful for our support team!  Together, we are guiding people into a complete and victorious identity in Christ. Please follow us on social media to stay updated with GFI.  You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, and X.

Mark McKeehan

Executive Director

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Coming Events

Finding Peace Seminar

• Saturday, October 19, 2024 (Alexandria, Virginia)

Introduction to Exchanged Life Counseling Seminar

• Saturday, November 2, 2024 (Sevierville, TN)

Exchanged Life Counseling workshop

• November 4-7, 2024 (Pigeon Forge, TN)

Weekly Online Bible Study

• Monday nights, 7:00pm eastern on zoom

For seminar and workshop details and registration, visit GraceFellowshipInternational.com/events or call GFI at 865-429-0450

Recent Blog Posts

• "We Can't, But He Can" Wayne Barber GraceNotebook.com

• "Over to the Drawing Board" - ELCmatters.org

• "Dignity and Responsibility: Grace and Truth"- RevitalizingPastors.org

• "The History of the Soul – von Schubert"- BiblicalPsychology.net

The Grace Fellowship International app includes the diagrams used in discipleship counseling, the podcast, video, audio resources, and more. You are invited to get the GFI app for smartphone or tablet at the Apple Store or Google Play.

Bookstore Spotlight

What does Christ living through me really look like, and how can I know for sure He is truly being seen in me? The clarifying answer is found in this book. The weekly online Bible study is currently walking through this book $11.95. Online store link

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John Woodward and Bryan Miller explain some essentials about how believers can live according to their new identity in Christ. Revelation should lead to appropriation. The book is also available in Spanish and as a Kindle ebook.

$10.95. Online store link.

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This book uniquely relates the message of victorious Christian living to pastoral and peer-to-peer biblical counseling. It presents the basis of Spirituotherapy, a Christ-centered counseling model. Over 300,000 in print in 10 languages, including Spanish $13.95 online store link.

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This book is dedicated to the “tired, poor, huddled masses” of Christians who have not fully experienced the power of Christ’s resurrection life, and especially to pastors who long to see God’s grace unleashed in their church. There is also an audio recording of the book available, read by the author. $12.95 Online store link

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John Stevens drew from his personal loss and struggles to connect with those who are at an increased risk of taking their own life. With creativity and wisdom he diagnoses the root issues and presents the path to peace and hope through knowing Christ as Savior, Lord, and Life. $9.95 Online store link.

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In this booklet Dr. John Best gives a concise summary of the Exchanged Life Counseling message. Diagrams are included to illustrate the physical, psychological and spiritual aspects of a person and the significance of identification with Christ. PDF Ebook. October special: Free download.

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Small Group Discipleship Kits

How to Exchange Your Life for a New One (6 lessons)

For Me to Live is Christ (8 lessons)

The New Life (8 lessons)

Jesus of Nazareth (8 lessons)

Each of these grace-oriented discipleship studies has teaching videos that can facilitate personal and small group study. The PDF Leader's Guides are now available as free downloads here.

Visit GFI's Online Store

or call GFI at 1-865-429-0450 to purchase materials. (Ministry organizations receive a discount.)

Audio Message: "The Who of Counseling"

Dr. Lewis Gregory teaches on the centrality of God in the Biblical Counseling Process. He is the Director of Source Ministries International (www.SourceMinistries.net).

Listen online or download the MP3 audio here.

Online Courses

More than a dozen online courses are available at GFI's portal: www.GraceStudyHall.org

You are welcome to sign up for a free account and proceed at your own pace.

Certification Tracks

Certification in Exchanged Life Counseling

Certification in Exchanged Life Coaching

Certification in Exchanged Life Chaplaincy

Most of GFI's equipping process can be done where you live. Please call GFI for further details.

Grace Fellowship welcomes support for our ministry of Christ-centered Counseling, training, and equipping. See our online donate page and the special planned giving section, or call our office at 865-429-0450.