We all want a place where our stories matter, our voices are heard, our
uniqueness is celebrated, our failures are embraced, and our hopes are
unleashed. That kind of deep, life-changing community was modeled
perfectly by Jesus and the ragged bunch of disciples with whom he chose
to spend his time. But how can we create it in our lives?
Using the relationship of Jesus to his disciples in the upper room, Bill Donahue presents a simple but compelling approach to community life that was modeled by Jesus and offered to us all today. Using a table, a towel, and the truth, Jesus created an "irresistible community" where everyone finds a place to belong, live fully in the truth, and serve others with joy. Foreword by Dr. Henry Cloud.
Table of Contents
Part 1: Join the Fellowship of the Table
1. Finding Your Place at the Table
2. Table Manners
3. Choose a Table, Any Table
4. Table Tales
Part 2: Practice the Ministry of the Towel
5. Your Towel Has a Name on It
6. A Dirty Towel is a Happy Towel
7. Arranging Our Towels in a Circle
8. Don't Throw In the Towel
Part 3: Live in the Circle of Truth
9. A Hunger for Truth
10. Telling Ourselves the Truth
11. The Truth Hurts, the Truth Heals
12. Truth is Dangerous
Endorsements:
"Bill has helped people all over the world create greater relational connectedness--and he will help you."--John Ortberg, senior pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church; author of Who Is This Man?
"Donahue brilliantly weaves the story of the Last Supper with important table manners for building genuine community. If you want to lead others beyond believing into true belonging, read The Irresistible Community."--Dave Ferguson, lead pastor of Community Christian Church; lead visionary for NewThing; author of Finding Your Way Back to God
"If you want to pursue a healthy life, pursue it in community. Regardless of where you find yourself in life, Bill's work will shape your thinking."--Steve Gladen, global small group pastor of Saddleback Church; author of Small Groups with Purpose and Leading Small Groups with Purpose
"Pull up to the table, pass the bread, and dig into the meat of what being the body of Christ is really about. You won't settle for the scraps of mediocre community ever again."--Heather Zempel, discipleship pastor of National Community Church; author of Community Is Messy
Using the relationship of Jesus to his disciples in the upper room, Bill Donahue presents a simple but compelling approach to community life that was modeled by Jesus and offered to us all today. Using a table, a towel, and the truth, Jesus created an "irresistible community" where everyone finds a place to belong, live fully in the truth, and serve others with joy. Foreword by Dr. Henry Cloud.
Table of Contents
Part 1: Join the Fellowship of the Table
1. Finding Your Place at the Table
2. Table Manners
3. Choose a Table, Any Table
4. Table Tales
Part 2: Practice the Ministry of the Towel
5. Your Towel Has a Name on It
6. A Dirty Towel is a Happy Towel
7. Arranging Our Towels in a Circle
8. Don't Throw In the Towel
Part 3: Live in the Circle of Truth
9. A Hunger for Truth
10. Telling Ourselves the Truth
11. The Truth Hurts, the Truth Heals
12. Truth is Dangerous
Endorsements:
"Bill has helped people all over the world create greater relational connectedness--and he will help you."--John Ortberg, senior pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church; author of Who Is This Man?
"Donahue brilliantly weaves the story of the Last Supper with important table manners for building genuine community. If you want to lead others beyond believing into true belonging, read The Irresistible Community."--Dave Ferguson, lead pastor of Community Christian Church; lead visionary for NewThing; author of Finding Your Way Back to God
"If you want to pursue a healthy life, pursue it in community. Regardless of where you find yourself in life, Bill's work will shape your thinking."--Steve Gladen, global small group pastor of Saddleback Church; author of Small Groups with Purpose and Leading Small Groups with Purpose
"Pull up to the table, pass the bread, and dig into the meat of what being the body of Christ is really about. You won't settle for the scraps of mediocre community ever again."--Heather Zempel, discipleship pastor of National Community Church; author of Community Is Messy
