Together Bible Study
shop allCommunity That Marked the Acts 2 Church
The first generation of believers embraced the idea of “church” in a way that impacted every aspect of their lives and empowered the gospel to spread far and wide.
This six-session Bible study invites us to challenge our distinctions between “Sunday Church” and the rest of our lives, to go all in with our faith and commitment to church community, and to live the truly dynamic, impactful life God has always intended for Christians to live.
As we study the foundations and rhythms of the early church, we can more intentionally emulate their way of life to make a greater impact in our world today while also experiencing the fullness of God in our own lives.
Discover how being deeply connected in the community of believers can transform our lives, our cities, and the world.
Benefits
Understand and embrace God’s vision for the church.
See yourself as a member of the family of God where you are loved and known.
Experience depth within community.
Find your place in the church and give your life away in service to Jesus and others.
Help your church become a blessing to your city.
Persevere together through time and circumstance.
Maintain the unity of the body in shared commitment and mission.
Meet the Author
Ben Mandrell, Pastor, Teacher, and Leader
Ben Mandrell is senior pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Cordova, Tennessee. Prior to Bellevue Baptist, Mandrell served as president and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources from 2019-2025. He has pastored churches in Colorado and Tennessee. A native of Tampico, Illinois, Mandrell graduated from Anderson (Indiana) University in 1998. He also holds a Master of Divinity degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Union University in Jackson, Tennessee.
Mandrell and his wife, Lynley, have been married since 2001. The couple has four children: Ava, Max, Miles and Jack.