In this talk from the summer of 1971, Paul DeCelles pointed out that people’s beliefs, attitudes and behavior patterns are strongly affected by the others around them and that we need, therefore, to have at least one Christian environment in order to live a full Christian life. This talk was given as part of the deacon training program of the Apostolic Institute, which was … [Read more...] about 103. The Need for Christian Environments
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104. Being and Doing
This talk, given in the summer of 1971 at the Apostolic Institute, is about the role of activities in building Christian community. In particular, Paul DeCelles stressed that to build Christian community one shouldn’t start with activities. Rather, one should start with a small group who want to gather to share Jesus Christ. In the beginning, activities defocus people from what … [Read more...] about 104. Being and Doing
105. The Key to Community Vitality
This Apostolic Institute talk is about the relationship between the vitality of a community and its purpose. A community with a clear and compelling purpose of great importance will be a vital one. For more on the Apostolic Institute see the Resource 100, “Background Information.” defocus people from what is essential. For more on the Apostolic Institute see the … [Read more...] about 105. The Key to Community Vitality