Study Guide For Making Room
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Overview
Christine D. Pohl's book Making Room: Recovering Hospitality as a Christian Tradition has helped foster renewal of the central but long-neglected practice of Christian hospitality. This new study guide for Making Room provides a variety of ways in which people can learn more about the practice. Designed for use by small groups -- though individuals will also profit from it -- the study guide is divided into nine lessons paralleling the chapters of Making Room. Each lesson begins with an introduction briefly highlighting the main points of the corresponding chapter, followed by sections on group building, Scripture, discussion, reflection, and personal application. Each lesson also provides aids for group leaders and activities to help participants make the practice of hospitality part of their daily lives.Synopsis
Christine D. Pohl's book Making Room: Recovering Hospitality as a Christian Tradition has helped foster renewal of the central but long-neglected practice of Christian hospitality. This new study guide for Making Room provides a variety of ways in which people can learn more about the practice. Designed for use by small groups -- though individuals will also profit from it -- the study guide is divided into nine lessons paralleling the chapters of Making Room. Each lesson begins with an introduction briefly highlighting the main points of the corresponding chapter, followed by sections on group building, Scripture, discussion, reflection, and personal application. Each lesson also provides aids for group leaders and activities to help participants make the practice of hospitality part of their daily lives.
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"[Pohl] effectively weaves biblical insight, historical precedent, and practical wisdom, exploring how concern for strangers has been normative from ancient times. To revitalize this "moral dimension," Pohl challenges readers to move beyond their safety of hosting people within their familiar social or economic world. While contemporary examples focus on intentional Christian communities—such as L'Abri or the Catholic Worker—the book has rich implications for house- or church-based ministry. Ultimately, readers from any church background will learn that as they make room for others in their homes, more room will become available to them to receive God's blessings."