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Need for Affiliation

The need for affiliation in Christianity shown through believers in fellowship and discipleship community.

Need for Affiliation in Christianity

By Michael Mooney, NACM Exec. Elder Definition: The need for affiliation in Christianity refers to the God-given desire for relational belonging that shapes spiritual growth, discipleship, and participation in the mission of the church. Human beings possess a deep and persistent desire to belong. This reality, …

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