So that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other. If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. — 1 Corinthians 12:25-27 NIV
At times, individuality can be taken so far that we lose sight of the value of others and about caring for their needs. If we are always chasing our own happiness and desires, we may push the opportunity to love and serve others aside.
As Christians, God designed us to be in community with each other. Although the idea of being independent and not needing others may sound appealing, it is not how God intended we live. Rather than forming a life of self-reliance and isolation, we can build our lives around God and honor his plan.
He created us to learn and grow in a Christian community. He calls us to love and care for one another. Let’s not look to ourselves, rather let’s look to Christ and depend on and trust in him as he calls us to community and unity as believers.
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. — Acts 2:42-47 NIV
Do you want to join a community of students with a desire to grow and learn? At Grand Canyon University (GCU), students have many opportunities to connect and serve each other while pursuing their degree and growing in their faith.
GCU’s College of Theology offers degree programs such as Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministries and Bachelor of Arts in Worship Arts. To learn more, fill out the form on this page to speak to a university counselor.
Approved by the local outreach coordinator of the Office of Spiritual Life on June 1, 2023.