CONNECT with others in church family Dare to love and to be a real friend. The love you give and receive is a reality that will lead you closer and closer to God as well as those whom God has given you to love.   Henri Nouwen God not only longs for you to have a personal relationship with Him, he also wants you to CONNECT with and be a part of a genuine and loving community of fellow Christians.  Christ's love makes it possible for you to be known and to know others, to be loved and to love, to resolve conflict effectively, and to move outward together in faith. Christian fellowship is a key aspect of the Christian life -- yet many Christians fail to ever experience true Christian fellowship. Believers in Christ are to come together in love, faith, and encouragement.  Many experience this fellowship through local church membership, small group involvement and one-on-one discipling relationships Take time to EXPLORE some ideas below on how to CONNECT with others in church family. To get started on your LifeQuest journey, click here.

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Each one of you is part of the body of Christ and you were chosen to live together in peace.  (Colossians 3:15)

 

Great Books to Read   -  Community 101       Gilbert Bilezikian -  Connecting       Larry Crabb -  Life Together       Dietrich Bonhoeffer -  The Connecting Church       Randy Frazee -  Making Small Groups Work       Cloud & Townsend

Small Group Studies   -  Connecting With God's Family      Brett Eastman -  Acts: Building Community      John Ortberg -  Friendship First     Group Ministries -  As Iron Sharpens (Men)            Howard Hendricks -  A Woman After God's Own     Heart (Women)     Elizabeth George -  Connecting in Jesus (Youth)       Doug Fields

 

Essential Experiences                                                                -  Attend a newcomer or membership class at your church.  These classes are a     great way to meet other people that are looking to make friends and find     fellowship together. -  Identify yourself with Christ and His family through baptism.  If you want to learn more     about baptism, click here or talk to a pastor or elder at your church. -  Join a Bible study or Sunday School class at your church to meet new friends and     enjoy fellowship, Bible study and prayer with others. -  Attend a Great Banquet weekend retreat and experience love and acceptance     in the way that God intended church to be. -  Join a small group in your church community.  This is a great way to develop deeper     friendship, provide mutual support and grow together in Christ.     -  Attend an ALPHA course in your community.  Join over 8 million other people worldwide     that have explored the Christian faith in a relaxed setting throug a 10-week     non-denominational study.