If church leaders want Christians to connect with non-Christians about faith, they need to consider the ways they model and encourage whole-life discipleship through their churches. Without this kind of lived faith, the disconnect between Jesus’ teachings and the life of Christians will continue to cause people to doubt the faith and hold the Church at a distance—no matter how spiritually open or curious a person may be.

In this field guide from our Spiritually Open series, we’re drawing from the article “From Talking About Jesus to Living Like Jesus” to explore how the Church can equip Christians for holistic faith that embodies Jesus’ life and teachings. We’ll dive into three areas of your ministry—communication, conversation and congregation.