The Irresistible Community: An Invitation to Life Together - Softcover

Donahue, Bill

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0801017092 ISBN 13: 9780801017094

Publisher: Baker Books, 2015

Synopsis

We all want a place where our stories matter, our voices are heard, our uniqueness is celebrated, our failures are embraced, and our hopes are unleashed. That kind of deep, life-changing community was modeled perfectly by Jesus and the ragged bunch of disciples with whom he chose to spend his time. But how can we create it in our lives?

Using the relationship of Jesus to his disciples in the upper room, Bill Donahue presents a simple but compelling approach to community life that was modeled by Jesus and offered to us all today. Using a table, a towel, and the truth, Jesus created an "irresistible community" where everyone finds a place to belong, live fully in the truth, and serve others with joy. Foreword by Dr. Henry Cloud.

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From the Back Cover:

Build community the way Jesus did

We all want a place where our stories matter, our voices are heard, our uniqueness is celebrated, our failures are embraced, and our hopes are unleashed. That kind of deep, life-changing community is found in fellowship with Jesus and was modeled perfectly by him and the ragged bunch of disciples with whom he chose to spend his time. But how can we create it in our lives?

Using the relationship of Jesus to his disciples in the upper room, Bill Donahue presents a simple but compelling approach to community life. Using a table, a towel, and the truth, Jesus created an "irresistible community" where everyone found a place to belong, lived fully in the truth, and served others with joy. Donahue shows you just how to apply Jesus's lessons to your own community--with life-changing results.

"Bill has helped people all over the world create greater relational connectedness--and he will help you."--John Ortberg, senior pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church; author of Who Is This Man?

"Donahue brilliantly weaves the story of the Last Supper with important table manners for building genuine community. If you want to lead others beyond believing into true belonging, read The Irresistible Community."--Dave Ferguson, lead pastor of Community Christian Church; lead visionary for NewThing; author of Finding Your Way Back to God

"If you want to pursue a healthy life, pursue it in community. Regardless of where you find yourself in life, Bill's work will shape your thinking."--Steve Gladen, global small group pastor of Saddleback Church; author of Small Groups with Purpose and Leading Small Groups with Purpose

"Pull up to the table, pass the bread, and dig into the meat of what being the body of Christ is really about. You won't settle for the scraps of mediocre community ever again."--Heather Zempel, discipleship pastor of National Community Church; author of Community Is Messy
Bill Donahue is an associate professor at Trinity International University and a popular conference speaker. The author of more than a dozen books, he is former director of leadership development and group life for the Willow Creek Community Church and Association. He lives in Illinois.

About the Author:

Bill Donahue is an associate professor at Trinity International University and a popular conference speaker. The author of more than a dozen books with sales over 550,000 copies, he is former director of leadership development and group life for the Willow Creek Community Church and Association. He lives in Illinois.

About this edition

• Publisher: Baker Books
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0801017092
• ISBN 13: 9780801017094
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256