Persistent Disciplined Intentionality

“There is a bright and dark side to every Christian small group gathering. The patterns of sin are in conflict with the essential character of the group’s Spirit-formed identity. Only through persistent disciplined intentionality can a small group enter into the healing process of the Spirit. This is not the group’s ability to make the Spirit work but the group’s intention to provide space to give the Spirit freedom to work. This is the crucifixion process articulated by the apostle Paul in Galatians. The group crucifies (disciplines) the acts of sin and sets aside an intentional space for the gift of the Spirit to intervene (Gal 3).”

Intentional = Commitment

I belong to a non-committal life stage: The 20′s. Trying to get a 20something to commit to coming to an event is like trying to pull teeth. Lets not even go as far as committing to a community that requires each member to participate in mutual submission, mutual confession, and vulnerability.

But isn’t it worth it? To set aside a place for sin to be dealt with?

Kingdom communities centered around the character of Jesus will also reflect his commitment to go all the way.
To say, “I am all in no matter the cost.”
In hope for a better life to come…. One that is closer to the image of our consistent, persistent, intentional lover Jesus…