This book says if we're serious about growing as disciples of Jesus we have to learn it together by living together!
Together we are more able to break free from the obstacles of individualism and consumerism and discover God's way.
How do we do that? Well Ancient Monasticism can be a "gift of renewal to the church" enabling discipleship in community using a light touch rule of life (community rules).
3 types of ancient new monasticism that are being interpreted in new monasticism which might inspire you include:
2 Franciscan & Dominicans (Friars) -serve a context eg Eden projects as gathered community or TOMs as dispersed global group
3 Combo of 1&2 offering attractional sacred space community to visit or live in encompassing prayer and serving a context. eg 24-7 Boiler Room or arts community
If you want to explore further what living in Community might look like in your context through a discussion evening with people who are living a new monasticism, or if you know about a good Christian Community, contact Mark to find out more. The most basic form of community is 3 or 4 who commit to praying together regularly -see thoughts on CoreGroup4mation.
If you want to explore further what living in Community might look like in your context through a discussion evening with people who are living a new monasticism, or if you know about a good Christian Community, contact Mark to find out more. The most basic form of community is 3 or 4 who commit to praying together regularly -see thoughts on CoreGroup4mation.
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