Rhythms
At Redeemer, we desire to live life in natural rhythms. We want to bring gospel intentionality into what we are already doing, in a way that will bring honor to God and life-giving simplicity to us! Usually, simplicity is elusive for Christians. Involvement in the church often means several nights a week of activities. Life moves fast and “more” can’t be the answer, right? What if we could be more intentional with the gospel in the things we are already doing? These six rhythms are intended to help form Jesus in us as community on mission through gospel intentionality.
Rhythm 1: Gatherings
There are three layers to our gatherings as a church. Sunday gatherings, gospel communities and fight clubs. Although each of these gatherings are different, they are all equally important for one's growth in Christ, community, and mission. (click on "gatherings" above for more teaching on this rhythm)
Rhythm 2: Household
We believe that your household can be the most intimate form of church life there is if Jesus is at the center of our families. We want to work to redeem our households by encouraging our members to be intentional with the gospel in their homes. Our desire is to see dads pastoring their homes, families worshiping and praying together regularly, and even college students or singles praying with and for their roommates. (click on "household" for more teaching on this rhythm)
Rhythm 3: Meals
The average person eats around 21 meals a week. What if we thought to use these meals for the sake of community and mission. Inviting neighbors over for dinner, having lunch with people in your gospel community, or meeting a co-worker for breakfast are all ways that we can use our meals for the glory of God. In fact, it was Jesus who was accused because he spent so much time "eating and drinking" with sinners. (click on "meals" for more teaching on this rhythm)
Rhythm 4: Rest and Recreation
Life is fast, we all work hard, and we all need down time. But down time isn't a free pass to eject from following Jesus. We can use our times of rest and our hobbies for community and mission. Taking a vacation with people in your gospel community, playing a round of golf with a co-worker, or hitting the gym with a neighbor are all ways we can live out this rhythm. (click on Rest & Recreation for more teaching on this rhythm)
Rhythm 5: Work
As a Christian our identity is rooted in Christ as a son or daughter of God. This should change the way we work. We shouldn't work to prove ourself or make a name for ourself because Jesus has already done this for us through his work on the cross. Instead we work to bring glory and honor to God and to bring the hope of the gospel to our co-workers. (click on "Work" for more teaching on this rhythm)
