Suggested Practices

Here is a list of suggested practices for actively engaging in the family of Jesus. This list is not exhaustive, it is simply to give you some inspiration as you reflect on your current practice. As you read through them you might want to keep the following questions in mind:

1. What does my current practice of participation in the family of Jesus look like?
2. What is God’s invitation to me related to this practice?

• Honoring my family of origin
• Core groups
• Mentorship
• Participation in church events
• Community Groups
• Spiritual friendships
• Sharing meals
• Sharing resources
• Being invitational/inclusive
• Discovering our spiritual gifts
• Serving one another
• Giving - tithes and offerings
• Confession and forgiveness
• Serving with our Justice and Mercy partners
• Celebration
• Blessing Sabotages
• Mourning and grieving with each other
• Communion
• Giving encouragement/affirmation
• Spiritual direction

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