Receiving God's Love

Since the publication of Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations, these
five practices have helped hundreds of congregations understand their
mission, renew ministries, and stretch toward fruitfulness and
excellence for the purpose of Christ. Now, each of the five practices
has been broken out into 4-week small group studies that provide an
honest, practical, and winsome guide to the spiritual journey.


In Receiving God's Love: The Practice of Radical Hospitality we learn
that our personal walk with Christ begins with an extraordinary
receptivity to the grace of God. Within the congregation, hospitality
focuses on inviting and making room for newcomers. In our personal walk,
in distinctive ways, we first invite God into our hearts and make space
for God in our lives. We receive God’s love and then offer it to
others.