There are many who would like to see more unity with in the Restoration Movement. Over the past few years, greater effort has been put forth to enable dialogue between groups. A cappella and instrumental congregations have had meetings as well as ICOC and churches of Christ in the past few years. Conferences and debates are useful for doctrinal and church culture discussions. Although these meetings and forums are good, they do not address unity within our fellowship at an individual level.

Start with yourself and work outward. Change what you can change, not what you can’t. If I am unable to create and experience unity on a personal level, how can I expect to influence unity on a large scale? There are four relationships which require connection, empathy and love before we can extend ourselves to our neighbors and brothers. Oneness with God, self, spouse and household are foundational for developing unity with others outside our homes. As part of a series we will focus on unity with God.