The Compelling Community Study Guide

This companion study guide covers all 12 chapters of The Compelling Community, featuring the main idea of each chapter, a Bible passage to study, questions for reflection and discussion, and more.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 80 pages
Publication date: 23 May 2023
Publisher: Crossway Books

This comprehensive companion study guide encompasses all 12 chapters of "The Compelling Community," delving into the core concept of each chapter, accompanied by a Bible passage for further exploration, thought-provoking questions for reflection and group discussion, and additional resources to enhance your understanding and application of the book's teachings.

Chapter 1: The Power of Community
In this introductory chapter, the author highlights the significance of community in shaping our lives and the impact it can have on our spiritual growth. The Bible passage chosen for study is John 15:12-13, which emphasizes the importance of unity and love among believers. The questions for reflection and discussion focus on identifying the barriers that hinder our ability to form meaningful connections and the steps we can take to overcome them.

Chapter 2: The Importance of Diversity
Chapter 2 explores the value of diversity within communities and the potential challenges that arise from it. The Bible passage for study is Acts 17:26-27, which emphasizes the importance of spreading the gospel to all nations. The questions for reflection and discussion encourage participants to consider how diversity can enrich our communities and how we can embrace and celebrate our differences.

Chapter 3: The Role of Leadership
Chapter 3 examines the role of leadership in building and sustaining healthy communities. The Bible passage for study is Ephesians 4:11-16, which emphasizes the importance of unity and teamwork among believers. The questions for reflection and discussion explore the qualities and characteristics of effective leaders and the ways in which we can develop our leadership skills.

Chapter 4: The Power of Storytelling
Chapter 4 explores the power of storytelling to connect and engage communities. The Bible passage for study is Mark 4:33-34, which emphasizes the importance of sharing our experiences and testimonies. The questions for reflection and discussion encourage participants to consider how storytelling can strengthen our relationships and promote understanding and empathy.

Chapter 5: The Challenge of Conflict
Chapter 5 addresses the challenge of conflict within communities and the strategies we can employ to resolve it constructively. The Bible passage for study is James 4:1-10, which emphasizes the importance of submitting to God's will and seeking wisdom in times of conflict. The questions for reflection and discussion explore the root causes of conflict and the skills we can develop to navigate it effectively.

Chapter 6: The Importance of Service
Chapter 6 emphasizes the importance of service to others and the impact it can have on our communities. The Bible passage for study is Matthew 25:31-46, which emphasizes the importance of caring for the least among us. The questions for reflection and discussion explore the ways in which we can serve others and the benefits that come from doing so.

Chapter 7: The Power of Prayer
Chapter 7 explores the power of prayer and the ways in which it can strengthen our communities. The Bible passage for study is James 5:13-18, which emphasizes the importance of prayer in times of need and the power of prayer to bring about change. The questions for reflection and discussion encourage participants to consider how prayer can support and sustain our communities.

Chapter 8: The Importance of Communication
Chapter 8 examines the importance of communication within communities and the strategies we can employ to promote effective communication. The Bible passage for study is Ephesians 4:15-16, which emphasizes the importance of speaking the truth HTML and the power of the tongue. The questions for reflection and discussion explore the barriers to effective communication and the skills we can develop to overcome them.

Chapter 9: The Challenge of Change
Chapter 9 addresses the challenge of change within communities and the strategies we can employ to embrace and facilitate it. The Bible passage for study is John 15:1-17, which emphasizes the importance of abiding HTML and the power of the Holy Spirit. The questions for reflection and discussion encourage participants to consider how change can bring about growth and transformation and the ways in which we can cultivate a culture of change within our communities.

Chapter 10: The Importance of Celebration
Chapter 10 emphasizes the importance of celebration within communities and the ways in which it can strengthen our relationships and promote unity. The Bible passage for study is Psalm 100:4, which emphasizes the importance of praising God with joy and thanksgiving. The questions for reflection and discussion explore the ways in which we can celebrate our differences and celebrate our commonalities.

Chapter 11: The Power of Hospitality
Chapter 11 explores the power of hospitality within communities and the ways in which it can foster a sense of belonging and inclusion. The Bible passage for study is Romans 15:7-13, which emphasizes the importance of loving our neighbors as ourselves. The questions for reflection and discussion explore the ways in which we can practice hospitality and the benefits that come from doing so.

Chapter 12: The Importance of Sustainability
Chapter 12 emphasizes the importance of sustainability within communities and the strategies we can employ to promote environmental stewardship. The Bible passage for study is Psalm 102:12-13, which emphasizes the importance of caring for the earth HTML and the power of the Holy Spirit. The questions for reflection and discussion explore the ways in which we can promote sustainability and the benefits that come from doing so.
In this comprehensive companion study guide
guide, we delve into the profound significance of community in shaping our lives and the transformative impact it can have on our spiritual growth. Within the pages of this guide, we explore the core concept of each chapter, accompanied by a Bible passage for further exploration, thought-provoking questions for reflection and group discussion, and additional resources to enhance your understanding and application of the book's teachings.

Chapter 1: The Power of Community
In this introductory chapter, we embark on a journey to uncover the profound significance of community in shaping our lives and the transformative impact it can have on our spiritual growth. The author highlights the importance of community in shaping our lives and the profound impact it can have on our spiritual growth. The Bible passage chosen for study is John 15:12-13, which emphasizes the importance of unity and love among believers. The questions for reflection and discussion focus on identifying the barriers that hinder our ability to form meaningful connections and the steps we can take to overcome them.

Chapter 2: The Importance of Diversity
Chapter 2 delves into the value of diversity within communities and the potential challenges that arise from it. The author explores the value of diversity within communities and the potential challenges that arise from it. The Bible passage for study is Acts 17:26-27, which emphasizes the importance of spreading the gospel to all nations. The questions for reflection and discussion encourage participants to consider how diversity can enrich our communities and how we can embrace and celebrate our differences.

Chapter 3: The Role of Leadership
Chapter 3 examines the role of leadership in building and sustaining healthy communities. The author examines the role of leadership in building and sustaining healthy communities. The Bible passage for study is Ephesians 4:11-16, which emphasizes the importance of unity and teamwork among believers. The questions for reflection and discussion explore the qualities and characteristics of effective leaders and the ways in which we can develop our leadership skills.

Chapter 4: The Power of Storytelling
Chapter 4 explores the power of storytelling to connect and engage communities. The author explores the power of storytelling to connect and engage communities. The Bible passage for study is Mark 4:33-34, which emphasizes the importance of sharing our experiences and testimonies. The questions for reflection and discussion encourage participants to consider how storytelling can strengthen our relationships and promote understanding and empathy.

Chapter 5: The Challenge of Conflict
Chapter 5 addresses the challenge of conflict within communities and the strategies we can employ to resolve it constructively. The author addresses the challenge of conflict within communities and the strategies we can employ to resolve it constructively. The Bible passage for study is James 4:1-10, which emphasizes the importance of submitting to God's will and seeking wisdom in times of conflict. The questions for reflection and discussion explore the root causes of conflict and the skills we can develop to navigate it effectively.

Chapter 6: The Importance of Service
Chapter 6 emphasizes the importance of service to others and the impact it can have on our communities. The author emphasizes the importance of service to others and the impact it can have on our communities. The Bible passage for study is Matthew 25:31-46, which emphasizes the importance of caring for the least among us. The questions for reflection and discussion explore the ways in which we can serve others and the benefits that come from doing so.

Chapter 7: The Power of Prayer
Chapter 7 explores the power of prayer and the ways in which it can strengthen our communities. The author explores the power of prayer and the ways in which it can strengthen our communities. The Bible passage for study is James 5:13-18, which emphasizes the importance of prayer in times of need and the power of prayer to bring about change. The questions for reflection and discussion encourage participants to consider how prayer can support and sustain our communities.

Chapter 8: The Importance of Communication
Chapter 8 examines the importance of communication within communities and the strategies we can employ to promote effective communication. The author examines the importance of communication within communities and the strategies we can employ to promote effective communication. The Bible passage for study is Ephesians 4:15-16, which emphasizes the importance of speaking the truth in love and the power of the tongue. The questions for reflection and discussion explore the barriers to effective communication and the skills we can develop to overcome them.

Chapter 9: The Challenge of Change
Chapter 9 addresses the challenge of change within communities and the strategies we can employ to embrace and facilitate it. The author addresses the challenge of change within communities and the strategies we can employ to embrace and facilitate it. The Bible passage for study is John 15:1-17, which emphasizes the importance of love and the power of the Holy Spirit. The questions for reflection and discussion encourage participants to consider how change can bring about growth and transformation and the ways in which we can cultivate a culture of change within our communities.

Chapter 10: The Importance of Celebration
Chapter 10 emphasizes the importance of celebration within communities and the ways in which it can strengthen our relationships and promote unity. The author emphasizes the importance of celebration within communities and the ways in which it can strengthen our relationships and promote unity. The Bible passage for study is Psalm 100:4, which emphasizes the importance of praising God with joy and thanksgiving. The questions for reflection and discussion explore the ways in which we can celebrate our differences and celebrate our commonalities.

Chapter 11: The Power of Hospitality
Chapter 11 explores the power of hospitality within communities and the ways in which it can foster a sense of belonging and inclusion. The author explores the power of hospitality within communities and the ways in which it can foster a sense of belonging and inclusion. The Bible passage for study is Romans 15:7-13, which emphasizes the importance of loving our neighbors as ourselves. The questions for reflection and discussion explore the ways in which we can practice hospitality and the benefits that come from doing so.

Chapter 12: The Importance of Sustainability
Chapter 12 emphasizes the importance of sustainability within communities and the strategies we can employ to promote environmental stewardship. The author emphasizes the importance of sustainability within communities and the strategies we can employ to promote environmental stewardship. The Bible passage for study is Psalm 102:12-13, which emphasizes the importance of caring for the earth and the power of the Holy Spirit. The questions for reflection and discussion explore the ways in which we can promote sustainability and the benefits that come from doing so.

Weight: 123g
Dimension: 216 x 140 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781433588280