Preaching is powerful, and has an essential role within a church. But I believe that to be a healthy church, to have the kind of relationships we are intended to have, it takes more than just good preaching. There needs to be community. The role of the pastor is important, but his preaching … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons Why People Need to Be in Small Groups
Purposeful Relationships
The word used in the New Testament for what we usually refer to as "fellowship" is koinonia. The root meaning of koinonia is "to hold something in common." Koinonia speaks to a joining together for a common purpose. I think too frequently we Christians don't experience true fellowship because … [Read more...] about Purposeful Relationships