Fellowship is more than coffee talk between worship and Sunday school, but how can we move beyond small talk to help relationships become more authentic? This theme covers communication basics such as how to respect others in speech, and tackles harder topics such as promoting confession and why we resist honesty with others.
BIBLE STUDY
The Power of Like-Mindedness
by Steven D. Mathewson
INTERVIEW
None of Us Are Sinners Emeritus
interview with Bruce Larson
ASSESSMENTS
10 Rules for Respect
by Charles W. Christian
Willing to Be Honest
by Sandy Sheppard
What's Your Encouragement Style?
by Jeanne Zornes
CASE STUDY
Healing from a Painful Past
by Kenneth Quick
DEVOTIONALS
The God Who Shares Your Pain
by Henri J. M. Nouwen, et al.
Why Join a Church?
by Ben Patterson
HOW TO ARTICLES
6 Ways to Care
by Dale S. Ryan
When Members Cry For Help
by John S. Savage
Why 40 Is a Fellowship Barrier
by Lyle E. Schaller
ACTIVITY
Thankful Connections
by Steven D. Mathewson