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Exploring the Role of Communal Practices in Modern Churches
Churches can be places for receiving essential teaching and discipleship, with a focus on formational rather than just informational education. While most churches have a rule of faith outlining beliefs, many lack a rule of life guiding how to live as a community. Churches could function as training grounds for fostering deep communal living, supporting each other through challenges like materialism and marital struggles. There is a resurgence of interest in creating a rule of life, but it often reflects individualistic rather than communal approaches. Implementing communal rhythms and practices can be challenging in a culture that does not prioritize rest, like observing the Sabbath.