Finding Belonging

Finding Belonging: How One Church Built Community in an Isolated World addresses a quiet reality in many congregations: churches are often full of lonely people. Drawing from his experience as a college minister and later a pastor in Silicon Valley, Dan Stockum explores why genuine connection can be so difficult—even among committed Christians.

Blending biblical teaching, psychological insight, and real-life stories from his church, Stockum offers a compelling vision for cultivating belonging through practices like vulnerability, mutual support, forgiveness, and accountability. As he recounts his church’s journey from isolation to community, readers gain practical guidance for nurturing meaningful relationships. Finding Belonging equips pastors and church leaders with a clear, faithful path toward building churches where people are truly known, supported, and connected.