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The Art of Neighboring: Building Genuine Relationships Right Outside Your Door Audiobook
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Once upon a time, people knew their neighbors.
They talked to them, had cook-outs with them, and went to church with them. In our time of unprecedented mobility and increasing isolationism, it's hard to make lasting connections with those who live right outside our front door. We have hundreds of "friends" through online social networking, but we often don't even know the full name of the person who lives right next door.
This unique and inspiring book asks the question: What is the most loving thing I can do for the people who live on my street or in my apartment building? Through compelling true stories of lives impacted, the author shows listeners how to create genuine friendships with the people who live in closest proximity to them. Discussion questions at the end of each chapter make this audiobook perfect for small groups or individual study.
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"I loved this book. It was well written and easy to follow. It is a great inspiration to create community in our own backyard's. My family is having an open house tomorrow and have invited 11 of our neighbors and pray it will be a bridge to better relationships."
— Anne (5 out of 5 stars)
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" Well written, convicting book! Left me with a lot to think about! "
— Fran, 1/18/2014 -
" A very helpful book. I plan on making this a small group study with some from our church. Though the biblical exegesis sometimes stretches credibility in its application, the basic premise is solid and the instruction is top notch. "
— Don, 1/16/2014 -
" Important reading for all Christians--you don't have to cross the ocean to be "radical" ... you might just need to cross your street! "
— Gregory, 1/16/2014 -
" This book was so inspiring! This is a must read for all Christians. "
— Kendra, 1/8/2014 -
" in a lot of ways this book was right...I know that when I took a chance and started helping to learn the people who lived around me it was a real eye opener...I do it differently then the just my neighborhood but even still. "
— Julia, 12/23/2013 -
" Super convicting in places. Definitely worth the read. "
— Josh, 12/10/2013 -
" This book had some good thoughts, but lacked a theological foundation for its message. "
— Josh, 6/3/2013 -
" Convicting, practical, helpful for introverts like me. "
— Penny, 4/15/2013 -
" Really good book that covered this subject in depth, including many of the objections to and challenges of reaching out in our neighborhoods. Looking forward to rereading. "
— Doug, 4/8/2013 -
" I really appreciated this little book. Its message is simple and bolstered by Biblical supports, practical advice, and real-life examples. I'm encouraged to explore this concept and pursue deeper relationships with my neighbors. "
— Jacqueline, 4/2/2013 -
" This book would have been a great series of blogposts. I love the concept and heart of he authors, but there was very little content extended over 184 pages. "
— Josh, 2/18/2013 -
" Very good book that was full of practical information. It started well and finished well. I really appreciated it and hope to put a lot of it into effect. "
— Jason, 9/16/2012
About the Authors
Jay Pathak is the senior pastor of the Mile High Vineyard, located in a suburb northwest of Denver, Colorado. Prior to planting this church in 2001, he served at the Columbus Vineyard as a leader in its young-adult ministry, Joshua House, and as an intern to the senior pastor, Rich Nathan. Jay is a graduate of Ohio State University with a BA in philosophy and a graduate of the Vineyard Leadership Institute. He has spoken nationally and internationally for the Vineyard and other groups in both conference and classroom settings. Currently he serves on the National Board of Vineyard USA. Jay and his wife, Danielle, have two daughters.
Dave Runyon is the executive director of CityUnite, a non-profit organization that exists to help government, business, and faith-based leaders unite around common causes. He also works with the Denver Leadership Foundation in order to bring transformation to the city. Prior to founding CityUnite, Dave served as a pastor for nine years in the Denver area. In 2010, Dave led a neighboring movement that mobilized over twenty churches and 15,000 people in the Northwest Denver Metro area. He graduated from Colorado State University, where he studied history and secondary education. He speaks locally and nationally encouraging leaders to work together to serve the common good. Dave and his wife Lauren have four kids.