Who do you consider to be “your people” or the community where you are seen, known, loved, and accepted? Where do you spend your time and energy serving others?
Today’s podcast is essential if you consider yourself a follower of Jesus Christ. Leaders and non-leaders in the church need to know how to live in the Body of Christ.
Find true wisdom from Bill Faris MPC who has decades of experience in leadership in the church, and has a shepherd’s heart for others.
We talk about benefits of community, how to foster community, the role of leaders and non-leaders, navigating hurt with correct expectations, and feeling safe in community.
We mentioned Corrie Ten Boom, and her story, The Hiding Place, and the book, You’re Not Crazy, by Ray Ortlund Jr., and Sam Allberry about gospel culture. We referred to a TED talk by Johann Hari, called “Everything You Think You Know About Addiction Is Wrong,” emphasizing that connection to a community is essential for overcoming addiction.
I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Let’s join in prayer for the purity and unity of the Church, the Body of Christ. He walks among His people, and we can see our new identity as being His people, and call them “my people.”
Psalm 133 is so good about peaceful life in community, descending in humility, and enjoying the honor and glory of Jesus together. What a blessing to be a part of the Body of Christ! Don’t skip church, and don’t close off your heart to others. We can fight sin together. Please share this with others—it’s also available on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube. Comment below on what you love about the Body of Christ!
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