The Sacred Us, Justin Kendrick
The Sacred Us, Justin Kendrick
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The Sacred Us
A Call to Radical Christian Community

Author: Justin Kendrick

Narrator: Justin Kendrick

Unabridged: 6 hr 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: David C. Cook

Published: 09/06/2022


Synopsis

Christian Book Award - Finalist 2023 (print)!!

For every person who has felt lonely or isolated, The Sacred Us explores a new way of living through the practice of biblical community.

In a world that celebrates individuality and autonomy, too many of us struggle to form deep, meaningful relationships. Loneliness is the norm, rich friendships are rare, and the church is no exception. We long for real community but often don’t know how to get there. What will it take to develop healthy friendships?

The Bible gives us a compelling blueprint for community, but it must be built on more than shared interests or Sunday-morning smiles.

This book explores the substance of biblical community through seven principles: Proximity that provides opportunity Vulnerability that creates connection Discipleship that sets direction Fun that amplifies grace Mission that drives adventure Sacrifice that matures love Boundaries that sustain growth These principles seek to guide the reader beyond loneliness and isolation into a life of rootedness and connection.

About The Author

Justin Kendrick is the lead pastor of Vox Church, which he founded in 2011 with a small group of friends on the doorstep of Yale University. Since then, Vox has grown to multiple locations across New England. He is the author of Bury Your Ordinary: Practical Habits of a Heart Fully Alive and lives with his wife and their four kids in the New Haven area.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Zak

This is an excellent introduction to the idea of Biblical community. The author emphasizes seven key areas of community: proximity, vulnerability, discipleship, fun, mission, sacrifice, and boundaries. He continually comes back to the idea that we need other people. This can be an uncomfortable them......more

Goodreads review by Joe

Justin has done a great job laying out a compelling vision for radical Christian community. After a season of recalibrating what community looks like for me and my wife, this book was right on time. I am thankful for the steps I’ve been able to process through with Justin’s help.......more

Goodreads review by Terence

This is my main criticism of the book and with the entire approach. The approach is very much in line with the spirit of the age. Pragmatic and results focused. The seven elements all describe results. Vulnerability Creates Connection. Discipleship Sets Direction. Mission Drives Adventure. These are......more

Goodreads review by Sarah

An easy read filled with personal stories, embarrassments, imagination, and scripture Sacred Us is a basic outline of why Christians should interact with each other beyond a quick hello at church - aka community. Personally struggled to see the practical side of it during this long season of life. Fe......more