An Invitation To New Life In Community

http://blog.beliefnet.com/godspolitics/2008/03/innercity-riches-by-bart-campo.html

So the link is for an article I read today by Bart Campolo. It tells of the riches and depth of community when we are "somewhat intentional" in forming it as we minister in the inner city. It struck a cord for a few reasons. First, it was encouraging to hear that the ideal we are striving for in our ministry is attainable and real and can be deep and fulfilling. This occurs when like minded Christ followers move into a neighborhood together and commit to each other and to God to support an love each other and those they live among. Second, it almost made me cry...this is because we so long for just such a community of believers to live and work along side of us as we minister in the city of Miami. Do we have friends? Social network? Yes, but it is not the same. We deeply desire for a few more families to move into the neighborhood as Jesus moved into our world and became the Word made flesh. We desire others to encourage and share the load with us as we encourage and share the load with them and our other neighbors. So I encourage you to read the article and if this sounds like what you are looking for as well let's talk! Consider yourself invited! _ Michael