Fifty-two readings on living in intentional Christian community to spark group discussion.
Charles E. Moore is a member of the Bruderhof community and teaches at the Mount Academy in New York. He writes for Plough Quarterly and has compiled and edited several acclaimed books, including Provocations: Spiritual Writings of Kierkegaard, Everyone Belongs to God: Discovering the Hidden Christ, and Bearing Witness: Stories of Martyrdom and Costly Discipleship.
"A 2016 Englewood Honor Book – one of the thirty best books of the
year for the life and flourishing of the church." —Englewood
Review of Books
"This volume, organized into 52 chapters that may be used by groups
over a year, . . . seems the perfect resource for a group who wants
to go deeper in community, whether they have formed a more
intentional community or not. One of the things that commends this
collection is its catholicity, and the stature of those whose
writings are included. To listen to those who have lived community
across the centuries is to drink at a deep well of wisdom. This is
not just the latest “new monastics” thinking or the latest
offerings from the Emergent Church. The call to community is
challenging, and yet the recognition of the real challenges of
community both tempers naive enthusiasm and offers wise counsel to
those who pursue intentional communities out of faithfulness to
Christ." —InterVarsity Emerging Scholars Network
"This is one meaty, yet very accessible, book for those who love
the Church enough to give it some serious thought, knowing that
serious thought can lead to serious action. Whether in small groups
or individually, as we read Called to Community, we will be hearing
voices from the road, people with trail dust on their faith. They
know what they’re talking about. And this invitation to come
alongside them is a great place to start finding some new roads in
an old faith of our own." —David Swartz, Patheos
"This is a stellar contribution to our understanding of the whys
and wherefores of Christian community. The 52 selections seem
perfect for a year of weekly group study and the detailed
discussion guide in the appendix is particularly useful for this
purpose. Called to Community: The Life Jesus Wants for His People
is a thoughtfully compiled and well edited guide to the
subject." —Nancy Roberts, Catholic Sentinel
"This book is both informative and practical—written with a short
chapter for each week of the year. Designed to spark conversation
within a group devotion setting, readers can dive deep into
community together. … This book delves into the nitty-gritty
details of Christian community living and encourages readers to
confront the dissatisfaction stirred up by its challenging pages.
Though not a light text by any means, this book is ideal for those
seeking to approach Christian community more intentionally and
comprehensively." —Evangelical Church Library Association
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