Called To Community -- Charles E. Moore

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Called to Community

The Life Jesus Wants for His People

Edited by Charles E. Moore

Why, in an age of connectivity, are our lives more isolated and fragmented than ever? And what can be done about it? The answer lies in the hands of God’s people. Increasingly, today’s Christians want to be the church, to follow Christ together in daily life. From every corner of society, they are daring to step away from the status quo and respond to Christ’s call to share their lives more fully with one another and with others. As they take the plunge, they are discovering the rich, meaningful life that Jesus has in mind for all people, and pointing the church back to its original calling: to be a gathered, united community that demonstrates the transforming love of God. Of course, such a life together with others isn’t easy. The selections in this volume are, by and large, written by practitioners – people who have pioneered life in intentional community and have discovered in the nitty-gritty of daily life what it takes to establish, nurture, and sustain a Christian community over the long haul. Whether you have just begun thinking about communal living, are already embarking on a shared life with others, or have been part of a community for many years, the pieces in this collection will encourage, challenge, and strengthen you. The book’s fifty-two chapters can be read one a week to ignite meaningful group discussion. | read more»

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Whether you have just begun thinking about communal living, are already embarking on a shared life with others, or have been part of a community for many years, the pieces in this collection will encourage, challenge, and strengthen you. | read more »

No Longer Satisfied With Church As Usual: Q&A With Editor Charles E. Moore

"Our culture perpetuates the lie that happiness is getting whatever one wants and being whatever one wants to be. Relationships only go deep when we are willing to forego our preferences and demands." | read more »

Read the Foreword From "Called to Community"

"Community is dangerous. This is easy to forget at a time when we often hear calls for more community." | read more »

Read the Introduction From "Called to Community"

"In a culture of connectivity, where we have countless people to text and tweet, millions are under the illusion that a networked life is a rich, meaningful life. But community is more than connectivity." | read more »

It Takes Work: Read an Excerpt From "Called to Community"

"To come across a dismembered human body part, like a finger or a toe, would shock and repulse us. If we would only step back and see how fractured and dismembered our lives are." | read more »

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"Called to Community": Q&A With Editor Charles E. Moore

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