Resources for intentional Christian community

Christians are drawn to intentional community for a variety of reasons. Some have read books or articles or heard podcasts about community, others may have met someone or visited a community. A few simply read the New Testament with fresh eyes and seek to imitate what they see there. The Spirit of God is calling all people to deep and lasting relationships. Intentional community has proven to be a durable model for Christians to grow together in love.

Nurturing Communities Network was established to provide resources for intentional communities at all stages in their development, from start-up communities to long-established groups.

The resources below have been foundational for NCN communities. Many of them were written by founders or leaders of Christian communities as diverse as the Bruderhof, the Church of the Sojourners (San Francisco), Rutba House, and the Missional Wisdom Foundation.