Organic Community by Joe Myers

I should start by saying I consider Joe to be a friend. Our relationship has mainly consisted of being at the same place at the same time and enjoying the opportunity to tell stories about our lives. I met Joe face to face back in 2000 or was it 2001? We had exchanged emails and both of us contributed to the beginning of theooze.com way back when. Joe is a story teller. Joe is a great story teller.

I find myself telling one particular Joe story on measurement a couple times a month. Joe loves conundrums. His ability to see the world from a different perspective allows him to give insight into the everyday.

I have several stories that are favorite stories he tells.
- the time (years ago) he led a seminar at the Willowcreek conference and was frantically shouted down by the WC volunteer at the conclusion because in her opinion WC was against everything he said.

(interesting that both the forwards in his new book are staff at Willow)

- His asking the question. "Did Jesus tell his disciples to steal the donkey?"


Joe tells amazing stories that make things that happen in your church every week, make sense.

Joe previous book The Search to Belong should be required reading for every pastor, youth pastor and church leader in north america.

Joe's new book takes up where the other left off.

Read it. Soak in it. He is giving us all direction toward healthy ministry.