Community Quote by Stanley Hauerwas
“Saints cannot exist without a community, as they require, like all of us, nurturance by a people who, while often unfaithful, preserve the habits necessary to learn the story of God.”
About This Quote
Source Theology: Theology and the Community, Stanley Hauerwas, 1990
Saints need community support; even imperfect people provide the nurturing needed to learn God's story.
In simple terms: Community nurtures spiritual growth.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate supportive relationships.
Themes
community
spirituality
imperfection
growth
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church life
- small groups
- faith education
- personal discipleship
Key Concepts
Ecclesiology
theology of community
nurture
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your community shape your faith?
- What imperfections in community need addressing?
A Different Perspective
Communities can also hinder growth.
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