Comments on: The Church: A Community Unto a King

By: Energion Essay Contest Results | The Life of Lew Ayotte

Energion Essay Contest Results | The Life of Lew Ayotte — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:04:38 +0000

[...] a total of 108 out of 150 points, the first place winner was Lionel Woods. Lionel beat Arthur by 9 points and by addition beat me by 15 points. I am really surprised the [...]

By: And the 1st Place Winner is … « Energion Publications Announcements

And the 1st Place Winner is … « Energion Publications Announcements — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:18:58 +0000

[...] With a score of 108 out of 150, Lionel Woods. [...]

By: Lionel Woods

Lionel Woods — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:52:54 +0000

Thanks CJ! How is the family and school?

By: Celucien Joseph

Celucien Joseph — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:19:19 +0000

This is one of your best posts, brother. I appreciate your thought on this important issue.

By: The Assembling of the Church | 21st Century Church Contest Entries

The Assembling of the Church | 21st Century Church Contest Entries — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:01:53 +0000

[...] Lionel Woods’ submission: When the disciples met with Christ, He was modeling community before them. They asked “where are [...]

By: Christian Archy – The Book » Blog Archive » 21st Century Church Blogging/Essay Contest Entries

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:56:30 +0000

[...] Lionel Woods [...]

By: 21st Century Church Blogging/Essay Contest Entries « The Jesus Paradigm

21st Century Church Blogging/Essay Contest Entries « The Jesus Paradigm — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:38:17 +0000

[...] Lionel Woods [...]

By: Lionel Woods

Lionel Woods — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:11:55 +0000

Vetta,

Let me know when you catch something.

By: Javetta

Javetta — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:08:29 +0000

Lioneezy-

You said, “You and I don’t need to be those who are doing the sharing, but we can be the teachers of this shared life. First by modeling it and inviting others in to see, then by helping others establish it.”

Who says we don’t need to be the ones sharing? And I totally agree with the “teach then send” model. However, how do you go about gaining the trust of the individuals you are trying to engage in this model with? Especially if they feel like they have no connection with you.

Let’s take Paul for instance, apostle to the Gentiles….I believe Paul made a connection with the Gentiles that garnered their trust in him and allowed him to share with them. While he didn’t live in any one place for long, he was accepted by them because of the connection. I believe that connection was made by living life with the people.

Once again, I am not saying that uprooting and moving is THE answer. I’m just fishing for thoughts on how to go about living life with people that you are not in close proximity with. I’ve done this as best I know how with you and Charity, but I’m sure we’d get a better picture of this if we lived in GP or if yall lived in FB. The closet I have come to the Acts version of shared community is the life we’ve built with Ryan and Melani…and I believe its been so successful because we live so close together.

I’m just fishing…

By: Lionel Woods

Lionel Woods — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:07:00 +0000

I agree Hutch