The Birth of GIP

“In late 2022 my Senior Pastor taught Bible study on love from Luke 10:27 Although I’ve read and quoted this passage of scripture countless times, this time was different. I envisioned a model for intimacy. I pulled up a blank sheet on my computer and began to capture what I envisioned.” - Patty Moore

  • In late 2022 my Senior Pastor taught Bible study on love from Luke 10:27 and I attended online. Although I’ve read and quoted this passage of scripture countless times, this time was different. I envisioned a model for intimacy.

    On my computer, I pulled up a blank sheet and began to capture what I envisioned. I was scheduled to teach a virtual class September 8, 2022 titled, “Dealing with Isolation from a Biblical Standpoint.”

    Since intimacy counters isolation and loneliness, naturally, I thought the model was intended solely for that class. In teaching the class, we ran out of time, so I told the class to repeat the word, “GIP;” I gave them a brief synopsis of the concept and promised to prepare and provide it.

    Shortly thereafter I was contacted by our Single’s Ministry Director who said she was in the virtual class, and in great excitement informed that my GIP concept aligned with the approach she sought. She asked if I would present GIP at the Single’s conference December 9th , 2023.

    That motivated me to further develop it. Over the following months the Lord would drop bits and pieces for the model and I stayed prepared with computer on and/or with something to write. He laid it out so clearly that I was shocked.

    I ended up with two diagrams and three charts, and had the material copyrighted. I sent a portion of it to our publication ministry to create the graphics – I was amazed by the attractive colorful model created. Once again, during that December 9 th meeting we ran out of time, limiting my presentation.

    But afterwards four people approached me at different times, highly emotional and declaring that everyone needs to hear this, they urged me to present GIP on a broader scale. I was encouraged. I was asked to teach another virtual class titled, “Dealing with Loneliness from a Biblical Viewpoint” on December 21, 2023 time only allowed presentation of one quadrant of the God & Mankind diagram, along with the corresponding quadrant on the Relationship Builder’s chart.

    Afterwards our International Christian Ed Director suggested reducing it to one-hour lessons, partnering with him to teach GIP for our church organization, PCAFI, and possibly at our national conference.

    He said, “This looks like something the Lord made.” … May the church body lead the charge in demonstrating the healing balm of Jesus Christ.

U.S. Surgeon General Addresses Loneliness and Isolation

The increased use of technology and the rapid pace of life, has created a loneliness epidemic in America, according to the US Surgeon General.

"In recent years, about one-in-two adults in America reported experiencing loneliness. And that was before the COVID-19 pandemic cut off so many of us from friends, loved ones, and support systems, exacerbating loneliness and isolation. 

Loneliness is far more than just a bad feeling—it harms both individual and societal health. It is associated with a greater risk of cardiovascular disease, dementia, stroke, depression, anxiety, and premature death.

Given the profound consequences of loneliness and isolation, we have an opportunity, and an obligation, to make the same investments in addressing social connection that we have made in addressing tobacco use, obesity, and the addiction crisis.

If we fail to do so, we will pay an ever-increasing price in the form of our individual and collective health and well-being. And we will continue to splinter and divide until we can no longer stand as a community or a country.  

Loneliness and isolation represent profound threats to our health and well-being. But we have the power to respond. By taking small steps every day to strengthen our relationships, and by supporting community efforts to rebuild social connection, we can rise to meet this moment together. We can build lives and communities that are healthier and happier. And we can ensure our country and the world are better poised than ever to take on the challenges that lay ahead."   

Recommended strategies:

For community and faith-based organizations: advance public education and awareness.

Introduce and elevate the topic of social connection and disconnection among community members.  

For Dr. Vivek’s full letter and report click here.

Pastors and community leaders can handpick GIP lessons tailored to the needs of their constituents.

  • Lesson One – An Essential Relationship with Our Creator

    God Interacts Intimately with Us

    Is Superficiality the Norm?

    Busy Being Busy

    Perception Matters

  • Lesson Two – Loving Yourself as God Loves You

    PART ONE

    He Barters for Your Ashes

    His Initiates In-Depth Love

    Tell Yourself the Truth!

    Relationship Elevation

  • Lesson Three – Loving Yourself As God Loves You

    PART TWO

    He Leveled the Playing Field

    Undergoing Emotional Renovation

    Gender Reveal

    Cover Your Blind Spots

  • Lesson Four – Loving In Problematic Relationships?

    PART ONE – The Family Unit

    Difficult Family Members

    Take’m In Small Doses

    Sibling Rivalry

    Murder–A Byproduct of Jealousy

  • Lesson Five – Loving In Problematic Relationships?

    PART TWO – The Family Unit

    Deliberate Exclusion within Groups

    Pick Your Price

    Intimacy Requires Sacrifice

    Forgiveness is Vital

These are only partial lessons listed.

He said, “This looks like something the Lord made.” … May the church body lead the charge in demonstrating the healing balm of Jesus Christ.

  • Lesson Six – My Love Looks Good on You

    PART ONE – Marriage

    His and Her Needs

    A Peek at the Original Connections

    A Model to Emulate

    Similarities in Their Needs

  • Lesson Seven – My Love Looks Good on You

    PART TWO – Marriage

    Residuals of Recreational Sex

    Adding Insult to Injury

    God’s Requirement before Intimacy with Him

    Change Is Necessary

  • Lesson Eight – My Love Looks Good on You

    PART THREE – Marriage

    Freedom from Captivity

    How God’s Love Restores

    Our Responsibility to Restore

  • Lesson Nine – 2 Fellas in a Ship

    PART ONE – The Church Family

    Character Flaws from the World

    Belonging vs Social Exclusion

    Peace

    Unity

  • Lesson Ten – 2 Fellas in a Ship

    PART TWO – The Church Family

    Conflict: Envy, Jealousy, and Competition

    Symptoms of a Disorder

    Obscurity or Rejection?

    Cliques, Inner Circles, and Discrimination

  • Lesson Eleven – 2 Fellas in a Ship

    PART THREE – The Church Family

    One’s Trash is Another’s Treasure

    It’s Just Dust!

    Trauma’s Tragedy (Jephthah’s account)

  • Lesson Twelve – Marks of Masterpiece Maturity

    God’s Four-Dimensional Love

    Guest vs resident

    Seeds and roots

    Breadth, length, depth and height

    From Passive to Assertive

These are only partial lessons listed.

As you engage with the GIP teachings, you’ll find yourself becoming more aware of God’s presence in your daily life, transforming your relationship with Him, and learning how to see yourself as He does—worthy, loved, and precious.