There is no doubt that we live in uncertain times and the opportunity for distraction, offense and isolation abound. However, that is not God’s desire, nor does it benefit humanity in any way. It has been said that the best offense is a good defense and the church as a community is the best defense against the struggles that wage war on the soul of humanity.
Christian community is the biblical prescription for the ailments of modern society and the impetus for human flourishing. In connection with each other, we have opportunity to best express God’s love, empower each other to fulfill destiny and equip one another to withstand adversity. The church as a community is good armor against every enemy and good soil for transformative growth.
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1 English Oxford Living Dictionaries. Community. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
2 Hogan, S. (2019). The Role of Sacred Community in Facilitation the Spiritual Formation of Individuals. Presented at the 48th Annual Meeting of the Society for Pentecostal Studies.
3 Day, D. (1952). The long loneliness: The autobiography of Dorothy Day (pp. 285-286). New York: HarperOne.
Approved by faculty for the College of Theology on June 25, 2023.