Communitas: Helping You Reach a Generation

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Helping You Reach a Generation

I am often asked, "How can we reach college students?" Or, "How can we start a college (or youth) ministry?" The 'million dollar question' for so many churches is: "How can we reach this generation?" It is quite obvious the church as a whole is not reaching this generation effectively. It does not have to be that way.

We are here to help you work through this question. If there is anything I can do to assist you or your church in developing a vibrant ministry to students, please let me know. I won't give you a 'program' or a pre-packaged response, but will gladly share Scriptural principles combined with personal experience to assist you.

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Why Communitas?

Communitas is a word and concept I learned from reading Alan Hirsch's wonderful book: "The Forgotten Ways."

Hirsch seeks to rediscover what he calls the original "Apostolic Genius" that was a part of the early church's spiritual DNA. The early church was highly missional and grew from approximately 25,000 followers to 25 million in a short period of time. One of the core elements Hirsch fleshes out is that of "Communitas."

Hirsch writes: "Communitas not Community: The most vigorous forms of community are those that come together in the context of a shared ordeal or, communities who define themselves as a group with a mission that lies beyond themselves—thus initiating a risky journey. Over-concern with safety and security, combined with comfort and convenience, have lulled us out of our true calling and purpose. Everyone loves an adventure. Or do we?"

I pray this journal in some way stimulates our desire for authentic communitas within our families, churches and faith communities. Following Christ is and should be anything but safe and comfortable!