They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. — Acts 2:42 NIV
If we want to find Christian friends and build good friendships, we can start by going to church and other faith-based event or bible studies. In these environments, we can find others who are also trying to grow closer to God and care about being nurtured spiritually.
We can also bring our desire for strong relationships to God. He understands and created us to have other people around us. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 says, “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.”
It is also important to remember that strong friendships do not just appear. They take effort and consistency on our part. However, we should not be discouraged if we are struggling with developing this friendship as they take time.
Grand Canyon University (GCU) has a strong community of students who exhibit God’s love and Christian values. GCU offers chapel and life group opportunities where you can connect with other students while growing closer to God. To learn more about student affairs, or to find a degree that's right for you, fill out the form on this page to speak to a university counselor.
1What is koinonia? Got Questions. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
Approved by the local outreach coordinator of the Office of Spiritual Life on May 1, 2023.