Why Connect? 

The Christian life was never meant to be lived in isolation. We see this across the pages of the Bible. Consider the ministry of Jesus. One of the first things he did was invite a small group of men to follow him as disciples. He prayed for them. He taught them. He encouraged them. That group was the context for their formation. It’s where they grew in Christlikeness. And the relationships that were forged in those early days of deep connections were critical as the early church began to spread after Jesus’ was raised from the dead.

It’s no accident that as the church spread from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth, Jesus disciples organized people into fellowships. They knew the importance of being deeply connected to other believers. They knew that there’s no growth in Christ without deep connection to Christian community.

So, I hope you’ll find a group to connect with. Perhaps it will be one you’ve been part of for a long time. Perhaps it will be newly formed. Either way, joining a connect group is a critical step along the path of discipleship. 

Matt O’Reilly

Lead Pastor