The Christian church began two thousand years ago when a group of believers, gripped by the Holy Spirit, pooled all their possessions, as described in Acts 2 and 4. Today there are still many believers who live together in Christian community. Repentance and new life through baptism must lead to a committed group of believers who share their property and wealth and take care of each other.

The Bruderhof is one such Christian communal movement where the example of the first Christians has led us to live in full community of goods. Find out more about the Bruderhof here. We’re not living for community, but for Jesus who calls all people to himself. His two great commandments are “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength,” and “Love your neighbor as yourself.” We share our finances; none of us owns any property in our name, none of us receives a paycheck, stipend, or allowance. By doing that, we’ve built a place where are no rich or poor, where everyone is cared for, everyone belongs, and everyone can contribute.