Communitas: Ministry Opportunity

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Ministry Opportunity

Every week we serve free lunch to students at UTSA. The number of students we serve ranges from 80-120 weekly. It (the free lunch) is a way for us to bless the students and develop relationships with them for the sake of the Gospel.

If your church is looking for a ministry opportunity and wants to learn more about this generation, BSM is always thankful for those churches who seek to provide a meal for our students! By providing a meal and spending time with the students during our lunch hour, you not only bless them, you also have the opportunity to learn more about ministering to college age students as you develop relationships with them.

If your church, Student Ministry, WMU, Women's or Men's Ministry is interested in providing a meal, please contact me at 210.823.4166.

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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!