In the following months, a radical idea emerged out of one of their talk-and-prayer times. As they discussed the kinds of relationship and support they would need from each other, Jim commented that what they needed sounded a lot like what has historically been called an “order”—people with a common life calling and vision to love and serve Jesus, a common way of life, and common commitments to one another. Of course there would be some significant differences between their group and most historical orders. For example, they wouldn’t necessarily live together; the Order would include both men
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Lance Teel
