We’re more connected than ever, but real community feels harder to find. In a world of quick moves, shallow ties, and quiet loneliness, it’s easy to drift. But through Jesus, we’re invited into a new kind of family—one rooted in depth, joy, healing, and
Community
COMMUNITY Teachings
This 4-part journey calls us to make sacred space — to dwell with God, be shaped by His love, and carry His heart into the world.
Note: To walk this journey fully, download (or purchase) the companion guide by Practicing the Way.
Family Around A Table
Joys and Sorrows
Stay Together and Grow (Coming Soon)
Confess Your Sins
COMMUNITY Resources
This section holds the recommended book, podcast, and Community exercises.
Rule of Life Podcasts
The videos below are roundtable discussions with John Mark and luminary thinkers and practitioners in spiritual formation, with a season dedicated to unpacking each of the nine Practices.
Session One: Rediscovering Jesus’ Vision for Family
Session Two: Family Systems and Life in Community
Session Three: Overcoming Shame
Session Four: Avoid in Community
When the Church Was a Family
By Joseph H. Hellerman
The Life We’re Looking For
By Andy Crouch
How to Know a Person
By David Brooks
The Band Meeting
By Kevin Watson and Scott Kisker
Other Recommended Reading and/or Listening
Practicing The Way, creates free resources to help people learn how to be with Jesus, become like him, and do as he did. They help communities like Uncommon City integrate the practices and rhythms of Jesus and his earliest followers, creating space for the Holy Spirit to form people of depth and love.
Learn more at: practicingtheway.org
