In Review | Community

In Review | Community

Peter Block’s Community offers an excellent overview of the nature of community and how ordinary people can join together for new conversations and transformation. In his “Welcome,” Block writes that his book is for: anyone who wants to be a part of...
How Can a Town Become a Community?

How Can a Town Become a Community?

Yesterday, I called a home inspector, Ed Green, to schedule service for our new home. He came highly recommended by our realtor. As soon as he started talking, I knew why. Ed loves his community. He shared story after story about postive people and experiences in his...
Residence Life and Community

Residence Life and Community

This fall, Mountain State University broke ground for a new residence hall. You can read about it, watch video, and see fantastic photos on this cutting edge website, designed and maintained by Mythology Marketing. The new residence, which will house about 200...
Helping Others Belong

Helping Others Belong

In a recent post, I wrote about the role leaders take in encouraging community in their organizations. I appreciate all of you who added comments to the post with additional ideas for creating community. How important are leaders in buidling community? Wally Bock made...
Creating Community

Creating Community

My friend Helen is looking for community. One evening, she and I discussed the difference between having connected relationships with people and experiencing community. We agreed people want more than just a few close relationships; people are  hungry for true...