Discipleship #2 Community

In order to grow and mature as Christian disciples there is nothing like spending time alone with Jesus (See Discipleship #1). There is also nothing like Christian Community. It is in community that we are loved, supported, encouraged, prayed for and challenged. We learn from others. Others learn from us. We sit around a meal table sharing stories. We learn to be open about our struggles and anxieties. We learn that others have the same or similar struggles. We are not alone. Finding a good, healthy Christian Community is esentail for our grwoth as disciples. We call these communities churches. What does a healthy church look like where I can grow as a disciple of Jesus? Does it teach The Bible? Does it worship God? Is it open to the Holy Spirit? Does it have meaningful community during the week (Small Groups)? And does it foster authentic, real-life Jesus-centered relationships? Mark's Tip: find a good church in which to grow.