Practicing in community is absolutely crucial. None of us can live the Christian life alone. We need the encouragement of each other—to not give up. We need the example of each other—to realize there are so many different ways of walking with Christ. We need the challenge of each other—to live up into the full life we’ve been invited into. We need the strength of each other—to carry us when we fall. And we need the tangible presence of each other—to incarnate Jesus’ teachings when words are not enough.
This issue of Conversation 13.1—Community, covers just those themes, the call to love our neighbor, to act as the “Body of Christ” to one another, and to be formed in the image and likeness of God.
In addition, to the 17-part issue, we invite you into a companion course that allows readers to take the topic a bit deeper, and journey into a personal experience with the theme. For the topic of Community, we’ve selected Mark Scandrette’s piece Becoming the Beloved Community. You can visit the classroom for more information.
Occasionally, we announce upcoming events, opportunities, or resources that are sponsored by an outside organization that we believe may be of interest to our subscribers. This week we want to make you aware of an opportunity from VantagePoint3:
VantagePoint3 is offering a three-session Zoom experience entitled “A Leader’s Journey in a Fractured World.” Dr. Keith Anderson and Rob Loane will invite leaders to explore a way of life that sustains spiritual leadership in a divided and fractured world.