"For a world so socially connected, many are quite alone. People are starved for genuine friendship, abiding connections, and shared purpose. Gospel-centered community fills us with all of these and more, and that is what Life in Community is all about-the power of fellowship for a lonely world. Anchored in Scripture, author Dustin Willis recaptures the wonder of community marked by the Spirit, moved by the gospel, and on mission at every turn. A community of people who love, honor, provide for, and stick with each other no matter the cost. A community that grieves together, sings together, and eats, drinks, prays, and plays together. A community that gathers and goes out to make God's image known. A community the world will want to be a part of"--
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WHAT MAKES A COMMUNITY EXTRAORDINARY?When people live in community moved by the gospel and marked by the Spirit, great things happen. They commit to one another. They grieve together, sing together, eat, pray, and play together. They love, serve, honor, encourage, and provide for each other gladly. And they live on mission together.Hearts are healed, walls come down, and outsiders come in. No competition. No pretense. No vain conceit. Just full hearts breaking bread and giving freely.It is nothing short of amazing. Most of us live in a shadow of what God intended for us. Life in Community calls us into the light. Reclaiming Scripture's stunning vision of gospel-centered community, it inspires us to live in love unbounded. Read it, live it, and join the movement: Help unleash the power of extraordinary community.6-Week group study included.
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