The Joy of Pursuing Christ in Community

What does your community look like? 

Do you think of community as your immediate family, co-workers, church members, or that small close-knit group of high school buddies you still keep in touch with? 

Better question: What are you willing to do to ensure that you have authentic community? 

 Are you willing to go somewhere new, try a different experience, put yourself out there and make that initial intro? 

And if you are a Christ follower, what community do you have around you to spur you on in love and good deeds? 

In this episode, Ryan reflects on the 1st ever Men's Retreat at his church. Over 60 men chose to sacrifice their comfort and weekend plans - as well as time with their families - to show up and pursue spiritual growth and a deeper walk of faith. 

They played fun games and competed, they heard truth from God's word, they worshipped together, and they got real as they discussed various topics of biblical manhood and prayed together. 

The men showed up. And God showed out! 

Our challenge to you is to get into community. Make the investment not only in yourself, but in the lives of others. And if there's no community around you... Start it yourself!