We were never meant to live out our faith on our own. The Bible teaches that part of having a relationship with God is having a relationship with other Christians. It is difficult if not impossible to have a great relationship with God without the fellowship of other Christians. The very nature of the church is that of a family, the family of God. We are a community of believers, a local congregation committed to loving God, and loving one another. “And God gave us this command: Those who love God must also love their brothers and sisters. Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is God’s child, and whoever loves the Father also loves the Father’s children.” —I John 4:21-5:2