The development of meaningful relationships, where every member carries
a significant sense of belonging, is central to what it means to be the
church. So why do many Christians feel disappointed and disillusioned
with their efforts to experience authentic community? Despite the best
efforts of pastors, small group leaders and faithful lay persons, church
is too often a place of loneliness rather than connection. In this
revised and updated version of his bestselling book, Randy Frazee shows
us how church can be so much...better--more intimate and alive. The
answer may seem radical today, but it was a central component of life in
the early church. First-century Christians knew what it meant to live in
vital community with one another, relating with a depth and commitment
that made "the body of Christ" a perfect metaphor for the church. What
would it take to reclaim that kind of love, joy, support, and dynamic
spiritual growth? Read this book and find out.