In our final in this sub-series on building community, Maria tackles some practical ways to build with vulnerability! The first is with yourself – the inner art of self-reflection and awareness builds an internal culture of vulnerability. The second is in your relationships – and we look at some great communication skills for “going deeper” and the third area is some ideas for building in community. Our communities grow more vulnerable when we work on us and our relationships. It’s also important for leaders within Christian community to model, teach and build up the culture that helps foster “real” connections. We CAN move forward, we are not stuck, and we all have to choose in this busy world to connect more deeply and with hearts wide open. This in turn leads to open hearted communities that can host the glory (presence) in tangible ways leading to an increase of love and empathy. Its so worth it even though its costly, to build from the heart and live in His light and love.