Community Redux

In a previous post, I whined a bit about something in a very counterproductive way, so I deleted it so it wouldn't mislead others who hadn't read it yet.

Actually, Monday I was a bit melancholy about the state of some of my community-building efforts, particularly as it relates to small group and deepening some friendships.

Then I go to BAM!, and have a great time. And as I was driving home, I was thinking...that was fun...how can something like that be used to better connect with people? Can you just gather people at BAM, read, talk life, talk...anything, and that be enough?

So I'm taking suggestions...

How can I meet the needs of building a community and connecting with people in a way that give some the Bible study they want and others the spontaneity and fellowship they want? How can I do that in a way that honors their time, their schedules, their different affinities, and the mission of the church (the deliberate aspect of it)?

Is a weekly 'meeting' an answer? Or something more out of the box? Both? Balance?

What would people come to?

Feel free to comment.