Analogy

The First Congregation

pastoral wisdom

For most people the first and most formative congregation is the family. What is practiced there—or neglected there—shapes what is later believed about God, authority, love, and belonging. The church gathers the saints; the home is often where the saints are first made or first wounded.

How you’d preach it

For the priority of the household as a primary place of discipleship and witness.

  • Family
  • Discipleship
  • Mission

Back to the Shelf

Nearby

Analogy

When I was a kid my family did road trips back and forth from Ontario to Saskatchewan just about every year. It was close to 24…

Mission · Family

Matthew 5

Analogy

When I worked for a short time selling vehicles, I noticed something: the people who are best at “selling” a van are not usually…

Mission · Family

Analogy

Readiness is bigger than my own private faith journey. Part of what God has entrusted to us is people — friendships, neighbours,…

Readiness · Mission · Discipleship

Luke 12

Analogy

There is a phenomenon called “parasocial relationships.” It happens a lot with celebrities and social media figures. Fans of Taylor…

Discipleship · Mission