Friendology

Speaker: Joel Thomas
Length: 3 Parts

For most of us, when we were kids our friends were everything to us. But something changed as we journeyed into adulthood. Great friendships are rare as adults. It’s harder to find them, and it takes effort to maintain them. As a result, we settle for mediocre friendships that are convenient or functional. However, we’re made for something more. God designed us for life together, not on our own.

In this 3-part group study, we’ll discover how to forge meaningful friendships.

Part 1: Image is Everything

In the beginning, the author of Genesis mentions a problem even before Adam and Eve commit the very first sin.” And it’s a problem that still gets in the way of developing thriving friendships.

Looking for additional resources?

• Read The Good Life by Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz.

• Complete this relationship inventory exercise. 

Part 2: Not On Your Own

Prioritizing the needs of a community of people above ourselves moves us toward the interdependence we need.

Part 3: Challenging Friendships

With our society as divided as ever, we—as Jesus followers—have the opportunity to model how to cultivate a culture of diverse friendships.