Building Community that Unites in Spite of Differences

In diverse communities, certain traditions, perspectives, and cultural norms start to influence one another. This is why there are often differences among people within the church. But though these differences define how we understand ourselves and others, sometimes it can create tension within the church. And sometimes, these disagreements can gain too much importance. When we forget Christ's message of unity and let our differences define and divide us, we run the risk of losing a community that's united by a shared goal of loving each other and growing together in Christ.