Authentic Community: Six Practices of Christ-Centered Relationships - Softcover

Lohse, Jason

9780982638293: Authentic Community: Six Practices of Christ-Centered Relationships

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ISBN 10: 0982638299 ISBN 13: 9780982638293

Publisher: Open Sky Publishing, 2018

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Stronger Relationships. Better Conversation. Deeper Impact.

AUTHENTIC COMMUNITY is a seven-session group study guide. These six practices taken from Ephesians 4:25-32 offer a Biblical perspective and practical application of how authentic community can be experienced within the Body of Christ, resulting in fruitful, Spirit-led relationships that fuel transformation and ignite mission.

For many followers of Jesus, real community is a familiar theory but a foreign experience.

Within the Body of Christ, the temptation to keep our relationships at a distance and preserve ourselves behind the safety of a false impression or religious facade looms all too real. Even for those who consider themselves a “mature Christian,” true authenticity can lie in uncharted territory. But for those of us willing to engage others on the journey and pursue deep connections from a genuine heart, a life of grace, joy, and freedom to be our “true” selves in Christ Jesus awaits.

The goal of this seven-session study is to help you fulfill the deep, God-given desire to live more authentically in your relationship with Christ and with others, embracing the person God has designed you to be.

The six practices of Christ-centered relationships will help your community discover how to . . .

1. SPEAK UP WITH HONESTY. [Acceptance] leads to security.
2. MAKE UP QUICKLY WITH OTHERS. [Restoration] leads to healing.
3. STEP UP AND DO MY PART. [Trust] leads to intimacy.
4. BUILD UP WITH MY WORDS. [Encouragement] leads to confidence.
5. KEEP UP WITH THE SPIRIT’S LEADING. [Accountability] leads to growth.
6. GIVE UP MY GRUDGES. [Forgiveness] leads to freedom.

Each practice includes a weekly session containing . . .

� An INTRODUCTION at the beginning of each session, with insights and direction to help set the tone around the week’s “practice.”
� 5 DAILY DEVOTIONALS that include Scripture and questions for individual study and reflection prior to each weekly group meeting.
� GROUP TIME: NOTES page to jot down thoughts, ideas and experiences to highlight and share in your Group Meeting time.
� GROUP MEETINGS that encourage sharing and reflecting on the daily readings, with questions for deeper discussion and application.
� The LEADER’S GUIDE provides “ice breakers,” ministry insights, teaching ideas, and helpful tips to assist anyone leading the group.
� The MY RESPONSE page encourages participants to write down prayer needs and identifying next steps. Each group meeting will conclude with a time of prayer and ministry for needs within the group.

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About the Author

For more than 25 years, Jason Lohse has served in local church ministry as a pastor, worship leader, teacher, and elder, as well as in conference leadership. He has immense passion for guiding and encouraging people in Kingdom living as they follow Jesus Christ.

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