We are a group of people who are discovering that Jesus is actually a genius. When he was asked to reduce everything to one command, he gave us a simple strategic plan that if every believer actually did…would literally change the world. This simple plan also offers us a different kind of life. Whenever we center our lives around the Great Commandment, and take very literally the idea and practice of loving our neighbor, there’s great freedom, peace, and depth of relationship that comes to our lives. By becoming good neighbors, we’re stretched and shaped and become who we’re supposed to be. And our communities become places that draw others to God.
In the spring of 2010, twenty-one churches in the metro Denver area came together for a shared sermon series centered on neighboring. Our goal was to challenge the people in our congregations to be intentional in relationships with their literal neighbors. Our hope is that the people who are a part of this movement will move from strangers to acquaintances, then from acquaintances to relationship with the people who live closest to them. This video provides an overview of how it all began…
In 2011, over 50 churches in the metro area participated in the Building Bocks initiative. This movement continues to spread as churches in Duluth, MN and Midland, MI are currently making plans to launch their own movements.
If you are interested in starting a neighboring movement in your community, or if you would just like more information about what we’re doing, please contact us at info@buildingblocks.us.
