What defines a Christian community? What makes it different from any other sort of positive community (outside of the Church)? Now, that’s a great question. I think it’s easy for us to think of our Christian community like any other type of positive community. It’s filled with people who generally like each other and who have similar interests. Maybe they’re even on mission together, pursuing some good cause. But is that all Christian community is, or is there something more?
According to what we see in the New Testament, Christian community is marked by two key elements that set it apart from other communities: 1) Guidance, and 2) Fellowship. Christians aren’t just people who get together because they like the same thing. No. Christians are people who are committed to one another. They’re committed to one another regardless of likes and dislikes, political beliefs, or cultural backgrounds. They’re committed to seeking the Spirit together and walking in the light. That’s what makes a Christian community different. That’s what makes a Christian community compelling.
In this episode, Alie dives into the disciplines of guidance and fellowship. She does a great job defining the disciplines - explaining what they are and what they’re not. These aren’t disciplines that we talk about all that often. And whether that’s because we weren’t aware that these are, in fact, disciplines, or because we assume that we know what they are, these disciplines are worth talking about. They’re worth leaning into. So tune in and spend some time chewing on this one. We’re confident that you’ll be challenged to think about the disciplines of guidance/fellowship a little bit differently.
Resources that Alie used in preparation for her talk:
Richard J Foster: The Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth
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