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In today’s age, we seem to be more connected than ever. We can access each other at the touch of a button because of technological advances. However, despite the seeming interconnectivity of our society, many still struggle to make lasting and meaningful connections with others in their communities. We desire intimacy and deep friendships with others, but often can’t seem to find the path that leads there.

Consider this: it’s estimated that 64% of young adults (ages 18–29) who grew up attending church have dropped out as they moved into adulthood. The reason why? They have felt a lack of personal connection and relevancy of the church in their lives. The church, created by God to be a place of love and friendship, is revealing cracks under the surface when it comes to genuine relationships. The solution has to come not just from leaders in the church, but from the congregation itself. As church leaders, we have a responsibility to move past a culture of “being friendly” to one of “building life-giving relationships” that transform and sanctify the lives of others.

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