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- [7 NEIGHBORLY PRACTICES TO BE DISASTER READY](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/7-neighborly-practices-to-be-disaster-ready/) - “…do not go to your relative’s house when disaster strikes you— better a neighbor nearby than a relative far away” (Proverbs 27:10b) With the devastation that has ravaged communities here in L.A. and North Carolina, these 7 Neighborly Practices will prepare neighbors in your community at a grassroots level for disaster. Please share them with
- [Introduction to "What Happened to Jesus' Grassroots Movement?"](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/introduction-to-what-happened-to-jesus-grassroots-movement/) - "What Happened to Jesus' Grassroots Movement?" This small book is foundational to the other books I have written. It came about, through an invitation.
- [War Room](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/war-room/) - Vitriol and divisiveness permeate our country today. Even the church is falling prey to its divisiveness. It is alluring to jump in the ring and enter the dispute on social media, but Paul made the case quite clear, “Do everything without grumbling or disputing, so that you may become blameless and pure, ‘children of God without fault in
- [Seeing the Church with New Eyes](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/seeing-the-church-with-new-eyes/) - Dallas Willard spells out the elephant-in-the-room about churches in our cities. “Once you back up and look at it...
- [Roads to Revival and Awakening](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/roads-to-revival-and-awakening/) - Once while having breakfast with Dallas Willard, he said to me, “If revival and awakening come, our buildings will not be able to contain it.” His words...
- [An Introduction to Kairos - (A Must Read!)](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/introdcution-to-kairos/) - Kairos living is the most exciting life you will ever want to live. It is filled with adventure. It is full of surprises. Once you enter into this kind of life you will...
- [The Kairos Adventure - Compassion Knows No Bounds - Chapter 34](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-kairos-adventure-compassion-knows-no-bounds-chapter-34/) - CHAPTER 34 Compassion Knows No Bounds “You’ll never meet a person you can’t learn to love once you’ve heard their story.” Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because
- [A Door of Opportunity](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/a-door-of-opportunity/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]“…I have placed before you a door that no one can shut”… (Revelation 3:8) DOWNLOAD PRINTABLE RESOURCE In 1994, we in the San Fernando Valley experienced the “Northridge Earthquake.” During that time, walls came down (literally too) between neighbors. Neighbors were looking to one another for help and assistance.
- [Jesus’ Secrets for Advancing His Kingdom During the Pandemic](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/jesus-secrets-for-advancing-his-kingdom-during-the-pandemic/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.4.2″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.2″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.2″] Jesus’ Secrets for Advancing His Kingdom During the Pandemic Introducing Jesus’ Secrets In my previous books, Neighborhood Initiative and the Love of God, The Incarnational Church, and The Kairos Adventure, I emphasized the centrality of the home for loving and caring for neighbors. In our day, the
- [Jesus' Secrets for Advancing His Kingdom <br>Chapter 1 The Secret of Loving Like Jesus](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/jesus-secrets-for-advancing-his-kingdom-chapter-1-the-secret-of-loving-like-jesus/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.4.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]“A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. A priest happened to be going down the
- [Jesus’ Secrets for Advancing His Kingdom - Chapter 2 The Secret of Caring Like Jesus](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/jesus-secrets-for-advancing-his-kingdom-chapter-2-the-secret-of-caring-like-jesus/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.4.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″]Then Jesus made a circuit of all the towns and villages. He taught in their meeting places, reported kingdom news, and healed their diseased bodies, healed their bruised and hurt lives. When he looked out over the
- [The Secret of Serving Like Jesus During the Pandemic <br>Chapter 3 The Secret of Serving Like Jesus](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-secret-of-serving-like-jesus-during-the-pandemic-chapter-3-the-secret-of-serving-like-jesus/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.4.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″] It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the
- [What's the New Normal for the Church?](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/whats-the-new-normal-for-the-church/) - With the pandemic, we are living in an unprecedented season when neighbors are more open to talk with us and we need to take advantage of this rare opportunity.
- [The Kairos Adventure - Conclusion - It's Your Turn](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-kairos-adventure-conclusion-its-your-turn/) - CONCLUSION It’s Your Turn “The best suggestions will come from the Helper.” I hope the Lord has inspired you by these neighborhood stories and you have gained some insight as to how to more effectively love your neighbors. To help you get started in your own neighborhood, I am providing a helpful tool entitled “Prayer,
- [The Kairos Adventure - The Miracle for Five Guys - Chapter 33](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-kairos-adventure-the-miracle-for-five-guys-chapter-33/) - CHAPTER 33 The Miracle for Five Guys “Negative characteristics that defined this homeless man were barriers that kept people like ‘us’ away from him.” “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger
- [The Kairos Adventure - Listening Is Counterintuitive - Chapter 32](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-kairos-adventure-listening-is-counterintuitive-chapter-32/) - CHAPTER 32 Listening Is Counterintuitive “I just listened, without interruption.” My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. James 1:19, 20 Genuine listening is a virtue. Very few are good
- [The Kairos Adventure - Surprised by Kindness - Chapter 31](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-kairos-adventure-surprised-by-kindness-chapter-31/) - CHAPTER 31 Surprised By Kindness “What you are doing is working…Don’t stop.” But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22, 23 Acts of kindness touch hearts deeply. Once when I was washing car windshields in front of an El Pollo Loco
- [The Kairos Adventure - A City Set on a Hill - Chapter 30](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-kairos-adventure-a-city-set-on-a-hill-chapter-30/) - CHAPTER 30 A City Set On A Hill “We believe we can change minds about what it means to be a Christian.” “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand,
- [The Kairos Adventure - Do I Have To Love My Neighbor? - Chapter 29](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-kairos-adventure-do-i-have-to-love-my-neighbor-chapter-29/) - CHAPTER 29 DO I HAVE TO LOVE MY NEIGHBOR? “I’m the neighbor and I’m here to help.” “Now he had to go through Samaria.” - John 4:4 The story of Jesus meeting the “Woman at the Well” is a favorite, but it begins with an unusual statement, “Now he had to go through Samaria.” This
- [The Kairos Adventure - When Neighboring Challenges Come from Within - Chapter 28](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-kairos-adventure-when-neighboring-challenges-come-from-within-chapter-28/) - CHAPTER 28 When Neighboring Challenges Come from Within “At that moment, we felt completely betrayed and abandoned.” “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your
- [The Kairos Adventure - Making Apprentices of Jesus - Chapter 27](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-kairos-adventure-making-apprentices-of-jesus-chapter-27/) - CHAPTER 27 Making Apprentices of Jesus “Loving my neighbors is more than just doing nice things for them.” Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the
- [The Kairos Adventure - Look for People of Peace - Chapter 26](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-kairos-adventure-look-for-people-of-peace-chapter-26/) - CHAPTER 26 Look for People of Peace “I have been watching your life and I want what you have.” “When you enter a house, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’ If someone who promotes peace is there, your peace will rest on them; if not, it will return to you. Stay there, eating and drinking whatever
- [The Kairos Adventure - Will You Be My Neighbor? - Chapter 25](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-kairos-adventure-will-you-be-my-neighbor-chapter-25/) - CHAPTER 25 WILL YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR? “I’m just a neighbor.” Do not forsake your friend or a friend of your family, and do not go to your relative’s house when disaster strikes you— better a neighbor nearby than a relative far away. Proverbs 27:10 This is one of the “30 Sayings of the Wise”
- [The Kairos Adventure - Doing What the Father is Doing - Chapter 24](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-kairos-adventure-doing-what-the-father-is-doing-chapter-24/) - CHAPTER 24 Doing What the Father is Doing “This is God's rodeo not mine, I will just be obedient.” “My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I too am working…Very truly I tell you, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever
- [The Kairos Adventure - Watch What You Say - Chapter 23](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-kairos-adventure-watch-what-you-say-chapter-23/) - CHAPTER 23 Watch What You Say “I was determined to love this man…and above all stay out of pointless and unproductive arguments.” “Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” Colossians 4:6 The Apostle Paul points out in this short verse, two important
- [The Kairos Adventure - Doing Good Gradually Opens Doors - Chapter 22](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-kairos-adventure-doing-good-gradually-opens-doors-chapter-22/) - CHAPTER 22 Doing Good Gradually Opens Doors “I've become a Christian and all of this because of our wonderful neighbors.” Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to
- [The Kairos Adventure - The Power of Transparency - Chapter 21](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-kairos-adventure-the-power-of-transparency-chapter-21/) - CHAPTER 21 The Power of Transparency “Spirit of poverty and greed are not words of every day conversation.” “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:29 Humility is one of the finer qualities that we can
- [The Kairos Adventure - What's in a Name? - Chapter 20](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-kairos-adventure-whats-in-a-name-chapter-20/) - CHAPTER 20 What's in a Name? “Jesus values neighbors, and thus I’ve learned the importance of loving mine.” No longer will you be called Abram[a]; your name will be Abraham… Genesis 17:5b The man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob. You have wrestled with God and with men, and you have won. That’s
- [The Kairos Adventure - Small Acts of Love Yield Great Return - Chapter 19](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-kairos-adventure-small-acts-of-love-yield-great-return-chapter-19/) - CHAPTER 19 Small Acts of Love Yield Great Return “I prayed: Ok Lord what's next?” In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (in Greek her name is Dorcas); she was always doing good and helping the poor. About that time she became sick and died, and her body was washed and placed in an
- [The Kairos Adventure - Six Couples Meeting House to House - Chapter 18](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-kairos-adventure-six-couples-meeting-house-to-house-chapter-18/) - CHAPTER 18 SIX COUPLES MEETING HOUSE TO HOUSE “Many are of different backgrounds, with only two couples attending the same church.” They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer…They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of
- [The Kairos Adventure - Neighboring from Casual to Intentional- Chapter 17](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-kairos-adventure-neighboring-from-casual-to-intentional-chapter-17/) - CHAPTER 17 NEIGHBORS FROM TWO DIFFERENT CONGREGATIONS “Neighboring from Casual to Intentional.” “A new command I (Jesus) give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34, 35 If we begin to
- [The Kairos Adventure - I Was at the End of Myself - Chapter 16](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-kairos-adventure-i-was-at-the-end-of-myself-chapter-16/) - CHAPTER 16 YOUR HOME WAS PREARRANGED “I was at the end of myself.” And He made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place that they should seek God, in the hope that they might feel
- [The Kairos Adventure - Being Wise with Difficult Neighbors - Chapter 15](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-kairos-adventure-being-wise-with-difficult-neighbors-chapter-15/) - CHAPTER 15 BEING WISE WITH DIFFICULT NEIGHBORS “Rats! We missed a great opportunity” Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Colossians 4:4-6 Now and then we will be faced with neighbors who
- [The Kairos Adventure - Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment - Chapter 14](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-kairos-adventure-mercy-triumphs-over-judgment-chapter-14/) - CHAPTER 14 MERCY TRIUMPHS OVER JUDGMENT “The young couple was overjoyed with the gift.” If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing right. But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers. For whoever keeps the whole law and
- [The Kairos Adventure - God of the Impossible - Chapter 13](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-kairos-adventure-god-of-the-impossible-chapter-13/) - CHAPTER 13 GOD OF THE IMPOSSIBLE “My only regret is that I did not spend more time with him…” Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever.
- [The Kairos Adventure - What I Learned From My Dog About Loving My Neighbor!- Chapter 12](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-kairos-adventure-what-i-learned-from-my-dog-about-loving-my-neighbor-chapter-12/) - CHAPTER 12 WHAT I LEARNED FROM MY DOG ABOUT LOVING MY NEIGHBOR! “I’ve had the honor of fulfilling the greatest commandment.” Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together. One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord
- [The Kairos Adventure - Instant Obedience to the Lord's Voice - Chapter 11](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-kairos-adventure-instant-obedience-to-the-lords-voice-chapter-11/) - CHAPTER 11 INSTANT OBEDIENCE TO THE LORD’S VOICE “You need to go back and see Mary today.” The Lord came and stood there, calling as at the other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” Then Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” (I Samuel 3:10) "Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I
- [The Kairos Adventure - Timing is Everything - Chapter 10](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-kairos-adventure-timing-is-everything-chapter-10/) - CHAPTER 10 TIMING IS EVERYTHING “This is the moment I’ve been waiting for my entire life.” Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim
- [The Kairos Adventure - God Showed Up! - Chapter 9](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-kairos-adventure-god-showed-up-chapter-9/) - CHAPTER 9 GOD SHOWED UP! “Nothing Happens Without Prayer” Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” Matthew 9:38 Through the years, I have learned how important these words of Jesus’s are…I have found that if I want to see God move in my neighborhood I have had
- [The Kairos Adventure - The Power of Love - Chapter 8](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-kairos-adventure-the-power-of-love-chapter-8/) - CHAPTER 8 THE POWER OF LOVE “Thanks for loving me.” Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him?... If you really keep the royal law found in
- [The Kairos Adventure - Things Aren't Always What They Seem - Chapter 7](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-kairos-adventure-things-arent-always-what-they-seem-chapter-7/) - CHAPTER 7 THINGS AREN’T ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM “Open the eyes to your heart.” “Don’t you have a saying, ‘It’s still four months until harvest’? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest.” John 4:35 Jesus, in this verse, is trying to convey to His disciples
- [The Kairos Adventure-Listening for the Lord's Voice-Chapter 6](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-kairos-adventure-listening-for-the-lords-voice-chapter-6/) - CHAPTER 6 LISTENING FOR THE LORD’S VOICE “He could use a cup of coffee.” My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. John 10:27 Some time ago, I was rooming at a conference with a pastor friend from Oxford, England. He had two degrees from Oxford. One, believe it or not,
- [The Kairos Adventure-Bringing in God's Kingdom-Chapter 5](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-kairos-adventure-bringing-in-gods-kingdom-chapter-5-2/) - CHAPTER 5 BRINGING IN GOD’S KINGDOM “That’s just what we do in this neighborhood…” He (Jesus) told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed,which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and
- [A Neighboring Pastor's Story by Bruce Zachary](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/a-neighboring-pastors-story-by-bruce-zachary/) - Bruce Zachary of Calvary Nexus, Camarillo, California A case study of geographic saturation of a community with neighborhood groups [NG]: How I rediscovered the Great Commandments: I remember meeting with Lynn Cory of “The Neighborhood Initiative” to discuss a city-wide initiative to reach our community for Christ through “neighboring.” It’s always interesting and perplexing when
- [The Kairos Adventure - Joining God in the Neighborhood - Chapter 4](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-kairos-adventure-joining-god-in-the-neighborhood-chapter-4-copy/) - CHAPTER 4 A GOOD SAMARITAN “Please help me, somebody! Please!” “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man,
- [The Kairos Adventure - Joining God in the Neighborhood - Chapter 3](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-kairos-adventure-joining-god-in-the-neighborhood-chapter-3/) - CHAPTER 3 NEIGHBORING CAN GET MESSY “In an instant I was praying with him...” “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. Luke 6:27, 28 These words from Jesus certainly apply to difficult neighbors.
- [The Kairos Adventure - Joining God in the Neighborhood - Chapter 2](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-kairos-adventure-joining-god-in-the-neighborhood-chapter-2/) - CHAPTER 2 Too Busy Doing Good Things “I Was Radically Changed.” The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ Matthew 25:40 Sometimes we can get so busy in life that we overlook “the least of these,”
- [The Kairos Adventure - Joining God in the Neighborhood - Chapter 1](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-kairos-adventure-joining-god-in-the-neighborhood-chapter-1-2/) - CHAPTER 1 Having Eyes for the Kairos Adventure “A Must Read!” “Jesus said…My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I, too, am working…I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the
- [The Fruit of the Neighborhood Initiative Tree](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-fruits-of-neighborhood-initiative/) - We live in a cul-de-sac of 5 houses. Three of them, including us, are next to each other and have had the same residents for more than 24 years. Not all go to church, are of the same beliefs, or are even Christians. We have seen babies born, the arrival of grandkids, and various pets,
- [The Kairos Adventure - Joining God in the Neighborhood - Introduction](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-kairos-adventure-joining-god-in-the-neighborhood/) - INTRODUCTION Welcome to The Kairos Adventure! A journey filled with surprising and life-changing opportunities with God in the neighborhood. All great adventures begin with excitement and anticipation and this one is no different. The Lord is about to take you on a venture better than any ride you will ever experience at any theme park.
- [Neighboring is Beginning to Move into Another City](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/neighboring-is-beginning-to-move-into-another-city/) - In September of last year, Maple Street Community Church opened its doors. But we opened them, only after we closed the doors to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. St. Mark’s had been in existence for over 30 years, but attendance declined to about 35-45 people on Sunday. So, in the spring of last year, the leadership
- [The Neighborhood Church](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-neighborhood-church/) - The stories of some individuals can speak volumes. One such story is about my neighbor, Manny. Manny works twelve-hour days as a machinist and then drives around the city collecting scrap metal in an effort to make ends meet. His wife drinks too much, but behind the drinking is another story—drug use and violence, some
- [The Neighborhood Church and Boundaries of Ministry](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-neighborhood-church-and-boundaries-of-ministry/) - Here’s the story of one young pastor and his family who have taken a most unique approach in defining the neighborhood boundaries of ministry, and in so doing, challenges us to ponder not only our definition of church, but to reconsider the parish model of old. Neighborhood Church is not your typical church. We don’t
- [What Is Kairos?](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/what-is-kairos/) - The Greek language has two words for time: chronos and kairos. Chronos concerns the linear passage of time, like the time we experience in the twenty-four-hour day. We define our workweeks by the number of hours that we work. We have a list of things to do and only so much time to get everything
- [Four Hallmarks to Jesus’ Earthly Ministry](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/ceo-model-vs-the-body-of-christ-2-2/) - Jesus loved God, His Father, and His neighbors—the Greatest Commandment—perfectly. Have you ever considered this thought? If so, it changes how you and I read the Gospel accounts. A number of hallmarks to Jesus’ earthly ministry stand out. Four of these hallmarks I find incredibly important to loving our actual neighbors today. The first is
- [A Pastor’s Revelation about the Need for the Whole Church](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/ceo-model-vs-the-body-of-christ-2/) - “Teaching in front of thousands of people felt like the opportunity of a lifetime. At least it did at first. And of course there were parts of my job that were exhilarating. On most nights, however, when I got into my car and drove home, I felt strangely empty. I knew what went in to
- [“CEO Model” vs. “The Body of Christ”](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/ceo-model-vs-the-body-of-christ/) - Recently, I had a conversation with a dear friend of mine who has given his life’s blood to serving in the Church. He has a passion to see the Body of Christ unified and loves to bring pastors together. He is on different boards of Christian organizations that foster oneness among churches and cares deeply
- [Let’s Move Towards Being “Home-Centered”](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/lets-move-towards-being-home-centered/) - Most people in churches today are so busy at the building with programs and/or meetings that the very thought of doing something in their homes or neighborhoods is out of the question. Just the thought of doing another thing exhausts most people in the Church today, especially the parents of active children. If the Church
- [Church: The Tyranny of the “or” and the Genius of the “and”](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/church-the-tyranny-of-the-or-and-the-genius-of-the-and/) - Most churches today are largely internally focused. They have a high emphasis on programs and small groups that are designed primarily to meet the needs of those in the church. Evaluate your own church and ask yourself, which activities are intended for those in your church and which ones are truly designed for those outside?
- [The State of the Church; A Call to Unity](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-state-of-the-church-a-call-to-unity/) - Many of us Christians here in the U.S. have great concerns about the state of our nation, but why is there seemingly no serious alarm or outcry among Christians about the condition of the Church? According to George Barna, 3,500–4,000 churches close their doors each year in America (The Barna Study, www.barna.org). That amounts to
- [Overcoming Fear and Isolation in Our Neighborhoods](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/overcoming-fear-and-isolation-in-our-neighborhoods-2/) - We live in a time when fear and distrust generally rule in our cities and neighborhoods. I recently talked with a neighbor who lives near our church facility. As we talked together at Starbucks, he told me about an encounter he had in front of his home. As he was standing outside watering his lawn,
- [Being a Loving Neighbor Means Taking Risks](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/being-a-loving-neighbor-means-taking-risks/) - Jesus spent much of his public ministry healing the sick and practicing other supernatural activities. He invites us to carry on his public ministry by asking in his name for His kingdom to come and His will to be done. I have yet to find anyone who does His work perfectly, but as apprentices, He
- [Neighbors and Living the "Abnormal" Life](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/neighbors-and-living-the-abnormal-life/) - The greatest threat I have found to my ability to demonstrate love for my neighbors is a very busy schedule. One summer day, I came home from the office and said, “Jo, we need to say no to so many activities in our home.” I had been so overwhelmed by the many things going on,
- [Living in Obedience to Jesus' Mandate](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/living-in-obedience-to-jesus-mandate/) - What would happen if followers of Jesus actually began living in such a manner as to demonstrate the love of God toward their neighbors? What would that look like, and what would be the impact upon those living in our communities? Surely, there is nothing new about loving one’s neighbor. The concept is older than
- [Getting Outside Ourselves And Walking In The Spirit](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/getting-outside-walking-spirit/) - As a pastor, I have always been passionate about reaching those outside the Church with the love of Jesus. My effort to get those in our church “outside” where Jesus spent His time has met with some resistance. People found it difficult to add one more commitment to their already demanding schedules. They may have
- [A Few Words from Dallas Willard on Neighboring](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/words-dallas-willard-on-neighboring/) - Lynn Cory pulls from the archives a few words from Dallas Willard on neighboring. Neighborhood Initiative has been raised up in our time by the Spirit of God to address the special conditions of our cities. One way of putting that is to say that our cities have, in a manner of speaking, outgrown neighbors.
- [THE CZECH “EMBASSY OF THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-czech-embassy/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] We found a story after blindly praying for God’s leading. We started talking to churches and Ludmilla’s name came up pretty quickly. We spent two days with her and the impression Ludmilla left on us was incredible. [/et_pb_text][et_pb_video admin_label=”Video” src=”https://youtu.be/1o9tskibats”] [/et_pb_video][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [Love Your Neighbor With a Turquoise Table](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/love-your-neighbor-with-a-turquoise-table/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] How a turquoise table is helping neighbors connect. Trivia: Kristin was inspired to do this “mission” after watching the story about Ludmila, a widow finding incredible purpose in the everyday. This is one of 3 videos in a series on loving your literal neighbors. [/et_pb_text][et_pb_video admin_label=”Video”
- [Pastor Lynn Cory Sharing The Vision At Hope Chapel](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/pastor-lynn-cory-sharing-the-vision-at-hope-chapel/) - Invasion of the Kingdom of God https://youtu.be/V-WihNKy2Q8
- [Why So Many Dones And Nones?](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/dones-and-nones/) - By Shah Afshar at www.Shahzamfactor.com As I came out of the bookstore, I had one thought in mind, “I wish I was dead!” The thought of death was the most soothing thought I had had since I’d started college. The year was 1971 and after two semesters of college, it was obvious that getting a degree
- [Prayer Walk Book Marks](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/prayer-walk-book-marks/) - Prayer begins at home and in our neighborhoods. Pray for your neighbors by name, considering their physical and spiritual needs, concerns, and health.
- [Six Couples Meeting Monthly House To House](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/six-couples-meeting-monthly-house-to-house/) - I love hearing about this "small group." The photo shows five couples, but actually there are six neighborhood couples who meet monthly from house to house for Sunday dinner and pray for their neighbors. They all are from different churches and live in Acton, California. Acton is a rural community just north of the San Fernando Valley. There
- [What Is The West Coast Neighborhood Collective?](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/about-neighborhood-collective/) - First of all, the Neighborhood Collective is not just another national ministry. Rather, it is, as the name implies, a collection of...
- [May 19th - West Coast Neighborhood Collective Registration](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/west-coast-neighborhood-collective/) - What if the Church got serious about doing those things that Jesus said matter most: Loving God and loving our neighbor? What would that look like? How might the Church begin to impact the lives of those living in our own neighborhoods? The purpose behind the West Coast Neighborhood Collective is to bring together those
- [Grace and Truth by Ben Piershale](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/grace-and-truth-by-ben-piershale/) - Ben is a 33 year old husband and father to 3 wonderful kids. As former youth pastor and entrepreneur he uses social media to share the hope of Jesus Christ. You can visit his Facebook Page other powerful crafted videos.
- [Sharing With Church Leaders In Fresno](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/leaders-in-fresno/) - I am writing you today to let you know I am realizing now what is happening in my senior community where I live. The Lord is in the process of opening the doors, and I am developing personal relationships with other women (some of whom are going through difficult things in their lives.) I have met new people in a variety of ways:....
- [Staying Focused One Neighbor At A Time](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/staying-focused/)
- [Loving Our Neighbors this Christmas](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/loving-our-neighbors-this-christmas/) - When I went to the Lynn Cory Seminar hosted by ESA about loving our neighbors, I didn’t quite know what to expect. The simplicity and intentionality of his message of making loving the people around our homes and our churches a priority captured my attention.... So this year, instead of hosting a Christmas Open House for our
- [A bride feeding the homeless in Sacramento](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/bride-feeds-homeless/) - When the groom gets cold feet, the bride gives the homeless a hot tri-tip feast Why not partner with Neighborhood Initiative?
- [The War Room: The Place Where a Citywide Movement Starts- copy](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-war-room-a-place-where-a-citywide-movement-starts/) - I was deeply moved by the lead Miss Clara in the movie War Room, an elderly passionate intercessor. Her role exhibits the effect on the world around them when someone goes into their closet (War Room) and fervently prays. Hopefully, it will move us in the church today to pray with the same kind of
- [Lynn Cory Interview Set for 4:00pm October 21st on the KKLA Frank Sontag Show](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/lynn-cory-interview-set-for-400pm-october-21st-on-the-kkla-frank-sontag-show/) - www.KKLA.com
- [Some Wonderful Articles On Loving Your Neighbor](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/testimony-of-love-2/) - Here are some wonderful articles I would like to share with you...
- [Ministry Woman](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/ministry-woman/) - I had a moment in my life, as we all do, when a bit of eternal truth broke through my “convenient Christianity,” and I was radically changed. We lived in a small university town where God opened up many opportunities for ministry. My husband was working as a youth pastor. We had teenagers over to our house all the time and even had a college student living with us. I accepted a part-time position as what they called a “radio personality” at a Christian station in town. I was busy writing a series of teen novels for a Christian publisher, and women’s groups were calling asking me to speak at various events. In every way, I was Ministry Woman!
- [A Letter from Fran](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/a-letter-from-fran/) - I am writing you today to let you know I am realizing now what is happening in my senior community where I live. The Lord is in the process of opening the doors, and I am developing personal relationships with other women (some of whom are going through difficult things in their lives.) I have met new people in a variety of ways:....
- [A Testimony Of Love by another Neighbor](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/testimony-of-love/) - "Was struck again by the power of prayer. Walked over to my neighbor’s Monday night, and he..."
- [Reformation  “Churches without Borders”](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/reformation-churches-without-boarders/) - In my last conversation with Dallas Willard he said to me, in reference to Neighborhood Initiative, “This is our only answer.” I responded, “It’s a real faith walk.” You might ask why, Neighborhood initiative is countercultural to the American church. The American church is...
- [What Is Neighborhood Initiative?](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/what-is-neighborhood-initiative/) - Simply stated, Neighborhood Initiative is the body of Christ at work in neighborhoods where God has placed us to bring about the transformation that comes through the power of His kingdom. Neighborhood Initiative is not a program, but a work that God is introducing to bring revival in His church and transformation to our cities. It’s encouraging people to go out into their own neighborhoods to befriend their neighbors, open their homes, and...
- [Neighborhood Initiative Review: Dr. Paul A Cedar](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/neighborhood-initiative-review-dr-paul-cedar/) - I believe that his ( Lynn ) book is going to be a very valuable tool for both LC2C and LOVE2020.
- [Neighborhood Initiative Review: Rev. Phil Miglioratti](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/neighborhood-initiative-review-phil-miglioratti/) - Lynn , thank you for writing what will prove to be a foundational book on loving our communities to Christ that is both instructional (we need strategies and tools!) and inspirational (we are at our best when motivated by the love of God!). You remind us that ...
- [Neighborhood Initiative Review: Suzanne](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/neighborhood-initiative-review-suzanne/) - Every once in a while, a book comes along that tethers us back to our author and anchor of Life. In a beautifully comfortable narrative Lynn Cory instructs readers in
- [I Shall Review: Lynn Cory's Neighborhood Initiative and the Love of God](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/ni-review/) - Have you ever heard of the Neighborhood Initiative? It may sound new, yet it really isn’t. In fact, it’s a command from Jesus. He told us to love our neighbor as ourselves. Christopher 164: I Shall Review . . . Lynn Cory's Neighborhood Initiative and the Love of God And there are people out there
- [A Heartbeat Away from Tragedy](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/a-heartbeat-away-from-tragedy/) - By Dennis McCarthy, LA Daily News Timewise, it was only a few heartbeats, but enough to save the lives of the postman, the young maid, and her grandma. If Alan Nicoletti had been a few seconds sooner turning his mail delivery truck onto the 10700 block of Viking Avenue in Northridge a few weeks ago
- [Will Your Neighbors Miss You?](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/will-your-neighbors-miss-you/) - A snapshot by Shahrokh Afshar It’s one of those pleasant June evenings in Los Angeles . Many of our neighbors are out for a walk and I’m playing with Cocoa on the front lawn. She loves to fetch her red ball. As I look up, I see Jasmine approaching me. “ Cocoa ,” she
- [Photo Contest!](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/photo-contest/) - Submit photos from your neighborhood event and enter for a chance to win our book Neighborhood Initiative and the Love and God by Lynn Cory. Those selected will have their photos featured on our home page, have an opportunity to tell a little about their event and or ministry/organization, and win a copy of
- [Who is my Neighbor?](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/who-is-my-neighbor/) - By David Cuff I first met Jim right after I moved in next door to him ten years ago. He had told me he was an alcoholic for over forty years and was sober for the last two months. He seemed serious about his sobriety and I congratulated him for it. A few weeks

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- [Books](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/books/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Hero” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ background_color=”#729F7B” background_image=”https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ni-transparent-hero-background-02.png” background_size=”initial” background_position=”bottom_center” background_vertical_offset=”20%” height=”400px” custom_margin=”||||false” custom_padding=”25px||25px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.0″ text_font=”||||||||” header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”60px” header_line_height=”1.4em” background_layout=”dark” max_width=”800px” custom_margin=”||0px|” custom_padding=”15px|||16px” text_font_size_tablet=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” header_font_size_tablet=”44px” header_font_size_phone=”32px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” border_color_all=”#ffb400″ border_width_left=”2px” border_color_left=”#ffffff” global_colors_info=”{}”] Books [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.0″ text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” header_font=”||||||||” background_layout=”dark” max_width=”75%” max_width_tablet=”75%” max_width_phone=”100%” max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”30px||24px||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”18px” text_font_size_last_edited=”off|phone”
- [What People are Saying](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/what-people-are-saying/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Hero” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ background_color=”#729F7B” background_image=”https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ni-transparent-hero-background-02.png” background_size=”initial” background_position=”bottom_center” background_vertical_offset=”20%” height=”400px” custom_margin=”||||false” custom_padding=”25px||25px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ text_font=”||||||||” header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”60px” header_line_height=”1.4em” background_layout=”dark” max_width=”800px” custom_margin=”||0px|” custom_padding=”15px|||16px” text_font_size_tablet=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” header_font_size_tablet=”44px” header_font_size_phone=”32px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” border_color_all=”#ffb400″ border_width_left=”2px” border_color_left=”#ffffff” global_colors_info=”{}”] What People are Saying [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” header_font=”||||||||” background_layout=”dark” max_width=”55%” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”30px||24px||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”18px” text_font_size_last_edited=”off|phone”
- [What Happened to the Grassroots Movement of Jesus? by Lynn Cory](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/what-happened-to-the-grassroots-movement-of-jesus-by-lynn-cory-3/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”80px|0px|80px|0px|true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|0px||0px|true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/What-happened-to-the-grassroots-movement-of-jesus-by-lynn-cory.png” alt=”What-happened-to-the-grassroots-movement-of-jesus-by-lynn-cory” title_text=”What-happened-to-the-grassroots-movement-of-jesus-by-lynn-cory” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.20.0″ border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/104-1041051_buy-on-amazon-button-png-amazon-ebook-buy.png” alt=”neighborhood-initiative-what-happened-to-the-grassroots-movement-of-jesus” title_text=”104-1041051_buy-on-amazon-button-png-amazon-ebook-buy” url=”https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BV6J4DJM” url_new_window=”on” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” max_height=”80px” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.0″ header_font=”||||||||” header_text_color=”#729F7B” header_line_height=”1.2em” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#729F7B” header_2_font_size=”27px” custom_padding=”|||” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”25px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”] What Happened to the Grassroots
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- [Neighborhood Initiative by Lynn Cory](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/neighborhood-initiative-by-lynn-cory/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”80px|0px|80px|0px|true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|0px||0px|true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/neighborhood-initiative-and-the-love-of-God-at-neighborhood-initiative.png” alt=”neighborhood-initiative-and-the-love-of-God-at-neighborhood-initiative” title_text=”neighborhood-initiative-and-the-love-of-God-at-neighborhood-initiative” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.20.0″ border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/104-1041051_buy-on-amazon-button-png-amazon-ebook-buy.png” alt=”neighborhood-initiative-what-happened-to-the-grassroots-movement-of-jesus” title_text=”104-1041051_buy-on-amazon-button-png-amazon-ebook-buy” url=”https://www.amazon.com/Neighborhood-Initiative-Love-Lynn-Cory/dp/B08WS9DXPM/ref=sr_1_4?qid=1677860428&refinements=p_27%3ALynn+Cory&s=books&sr=1-4&text=Lynn+Cory” url_new_window=”on” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” max_height=”80px” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ header_font=”||||||||” header_text_color=”#729F7B” header_line_height=”1.2em” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#729F7B” header_2_font_size=”27px” custom_padding=”|||” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”25px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”] Neighborhood Initiative and the Love
- [The Incarnational Church by Lynn Cory](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/the-incarnational-church-by-lynn-cory/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”80px|0px|80px|0px|true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|0px||0px|true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/The-Incarnatinal-Church-at-neighborhood-initiative-01.png” alt=”The-Incarnatinal-Church-at-neighborhood-initiative-01″ title_text=”The-Incarnatinal-Church-at-neighborhood-initiative-01″ align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/104-1041051_buy-on-amazon-button-png-amazon-ebook-buy.png” alt=”neighborhood-initiative-what-happened-to-the-grassroots-movement-of-jesus” title_text=”104-1041051_buy-on-amazon-button-png-amazon-ebook-buy” url=”https://www.amazon.com/Incarnational-Church-Catching-Approach-Advancing/dp/1979743657/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1674658787&sr=1-1″ url_new_window=”on” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” max_height=”80px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ header_font=”||||||||” header_text_color=”#729F7B” header_line_height=”1.2em” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#729F7B” header_2_font_size=”27px” custom_padding=”|||” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”25px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”] The Incarnational
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- [Christ's power](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/christs-power/)
- [Jesus](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/jesus/)
- [disciples](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/disciples/)
- [religious institution](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/religious-institution/)
- [outcasts](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/outcasts/)
- [religious elite](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/religious-elite/)
- [Nazareth](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/nazareth/)
- [Galilee](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/galilee/)
- [respected](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/respected/)
- [noble-religious class](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/noble-religious-class/)
- [Jerusalem](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/jerusalem/)
- [flashy](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/flashy/)
- [Church](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/church/)
- [exponential growth](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/exponential-growth/)
- [persecution](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/persecution/)
- [original plan](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/original-plan/)
- [restrain](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/restrain/)
- [enemy](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/enemy/)
- [kingdom values](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/kingdom-values/)
- [humble-servant leadership](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/humble-servant-leadership/)
- [hierarchal leadership](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/hierarchal-leadership/)
- [early church fathers](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/early-church-fathers/)
- [full-fledged institution](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/full-fledged-institution/)
- [Constantine](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/constantine/)
- [community-centered vision](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/community-centered-vision/)
- [singular importance](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/singular-importance/)
- [enliven](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/enliven/)
- [movement.](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/movement/)
- [Reformation](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/reformation/)
- [churches without borders](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/churches-without-borders/)
- [Dallas Willard](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/dallas-willard/)
- [Great Awakening](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/great-awakening/)
- [church leaders](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/church-leaders/)
- [spiritual transformation](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/spiritual-transformation/)
- [Great Commission](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/great-commission/)
- [supernatural move of God](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/supernatural-move-of-god/)
- [Jesus Movement](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/jesus-movement/)
- [neighboring movement](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/neighboring-movement/)
- [Dave Runyon](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/dave-runyon/)
- [Neighborhood Initiative](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/neighborhood-initiative/)
- [love your neighbor](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/love-your-neighbor/)
- [American church](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/american-church/)
- [church unity](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/church-unity/)
- [Kingdom of God](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/kingdom-of-god/)
- [church reformation](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/church-reformation/)
- [Ephesians 4:16](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/ephesians-416/)
- [love one another](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/love-one-another/)
- [Philip Yancey](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/philip-yancey/)
- [Vanishing Grace](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/vanishing-grace/)
- [Christian love](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/christian-love/)
- [Last Supper](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/last-supper/)
- [church community](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/church-community/)
- [revival](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/revival/)
- [awakening](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/awakening/)
- [small groups](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/small-groups/)
- [Connect Groups](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/connect-groups/)
- [Life Groups](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/life-groups/)
- [Community Groups](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/community-groups/)
- [Neighborhood Groups](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/neighborhood-groups/)
- [Jesus' disciples](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/jesus-disciples/)
- [high priestly prayer](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/high-priestly-prayer/)
- [John 17:20-23](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/john-1720-23/)
- [Church history](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/church-history/)
- [ministering in neighborhoods](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/ministering-in-neighborhoods/)
- [Bruce Zachary](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/bruce-zachary/)
- [Calvary Chapel Camarillo](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/calvary-chapel-camarillo/)
- [community saturation](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/community-saturation/)
- [love of God](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/love-of-god/)
- [unity in Christ](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/unity-in-christ/)
- [transformative work of God](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/transformative-work-of-god/)
- [church paradigm shift](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/church-paradigm-shift/)
- [church collaboration](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/church-collaboration/)
- [faith walk.](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/faith-walk/)
- [revived church](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/revived-church/)
- [His Church](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/his-church/)
- [Jesus model](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/jesus-model/)
- [incarnational life](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/incarnational-life/)
- [Gospel to the city](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/gospel-to-the-city/)
- [church cooperation](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/church-cooperation/)
- [post-pandemic church](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/post-pandemic-church/)
- [church decline in America](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/church-decline-in-america/)
- [Millennials church attendance](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/millennials-church-attendance/)
- [Gen X church attendance](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/gen-x-church-attendance/)
- [church growth](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/church-growth/)
- [evangelical beliefs](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/evangelical-beliefs/)
- [biblical worldview](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/biblical-worldview/)
- [church division](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/church-division/)
- [Dallas Willard church](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/dallas-willard-church/)
- [Living in Christ’s Presence](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/living-in-christs-presence/)
- [congregation unity](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/congregation-unity/)
- [whole church unity](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/whole-church-unity/)
- [Gospel in neighborhoods](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/gospel-in-neighborhoods/)
- [Philippians 2:4](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/philippians-24/)
- [John 17 unity](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/john-17-unity/)
- [church revival](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/church-revival/)
- [church awakening](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/church-awakening/)
- [Christian cooperation](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/christian-cooperation/)
- [pastors working together](https://neighborhoodinitiative.com/tag/pastors-working-together/)