{"product_id":"irresistible-community-the-book-b-donahue-9780801017094","title":"Irresistible Community, The","description":"\u003cb\u003eBuild community the way Jesus did\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe 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 is found in fellowship with Jesus and was modeled perfectly by him and the ragged bunch of disciples with whom he chose to spend his time. But how can we create it in our lives? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUsing the relationship of Jesus to his disciples in the upper room, Bill Donahue presents a simple but compelling approach to community life. Using a table, a towel, and the truth, Jesus created an irresistible community where everyone found a place to belong, lived fully in the truth, and served others with joy. Donahue shows you just how to apply Jesus's lessons to your own community--with life-changing results. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBill has helped people all over the world create greater relational connectedness--and he will help you.--\u003cb\u003eJohn Ortberg\u003c\/b\u003e, senior pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church; author of \u003ci\u003eWho Is This Man?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDonahue 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Irresistible Community\u003c\/i\u003e.--\u003cb\u003eDave Ferguson\u003c\/b\u003e, lead pastor of Community Christian Church; lead visionary for NewThing; author of \u003ci\u003eFinding Your Way Back to God\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf 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.--\u003cb\u003eSteve Gladen\u003c\/b\u003e, global small group pastor of Saddleback Church; author of \u003ci\u003eSmall Groups with Purpose\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLeading Small Groups with Purpose\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePull 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.--\u003cb\u003eHeather Zempel\u003c\/b\u003e, discipleship pastor of National Community Church; author of \u003ci\u003eCommunity Is Messy\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBill Donahue\u003c\/b\u003e is an associate professor at Trinity International University and a popular conference speaker. The author of more than a dozen books, he is former director of leadership development and group life for the Willow Creek Community Church and Association. He lives in Illinois.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50362324123921,"sku":"CIN0801017092G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50976426262801,"sku":"CIN0801017092VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0801017092.jpg?v=1751264449","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/en-gb\/products\/irresistible-community-the-book-b-donahue-9780801017094","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}