The Art of Neighboring: Building Genuine Relationships Right Outside Your Door

by Jay Pathak

started reading this book? If you haven’t made any progress on your block map, then we want to encourage you to start small but start today. Make it a priority to fill in at least one new name this week. If you don’t feel that you have the time to do this, then take out your calendar and answer this question: Is everything that I am currently doing more important than taking the Great Commandment literally? If you have made some progress on your block map, then be encouraged. Continue looking, continue praying, continue asking God to open up doors and move you down the line with your neighbors from stranger to acquaintance to relationship. Again, the small steps count. If you have recently met a neighbor and learned his or her name, then you are well on your way. And remember, this is a journey that doesn’t end. That’s the beauty of the art of neighboring. Don’t let your desire and passion for neighboring fade away. If God has spoken to you as you have read this book, then we want to encourage you to step out and make a difference in your