Replacing Loneliness with a Biblical Vision of Belonging:A local church
should be a place of true community and connection—where people belong
to God and one another. But in our individualistic culture, many
Christians end up struggling with social isolation and loneliness.
Lacking a sense of authentic belonging within the church, some
eventually stop attending or question their faith altogether. How can
believers overcome these negative cultural effects and restore the
biblical vision of belonging in their churches today?In this concise
booklet, author and pastor Jeremy Linneman encourages readers
to pursue a life of fellowship through 5 practices: taking
initiative in hospitality, being patient in
building friendships, maintaining relational stability,
persisting through conflict, and praying together. By
understanding the human need for belonging and reflecting
on Jesus’s lifestyle of mission, ministry, and care, readers
will be better equipped to build fruitful communities that bear witness
to Christ’s glory and purposes alone.