If you’ve been reading Jesus Manifesto for a little while, you’re probably familiar with the resurgence of Christian radicalism, particularly in such movements as the New Monasticism. Perhaps you’ve considered being a part of an intentional community or New Monastic community, but haven’t know where to look…or have been looking for a particular sort of community or a community in a particular part of the country.

Missio Dei (an Anabaptist intentional community in urban Minneapolis) has an opening in one of its community houses. In particular we’re looking for either a single or couple who are willing to commit to a year or more.

Missio Dei includes residential members (in three houses) and members who live nearby. We are committed to following Jesus’ way of simplicity (seeking a sustainable life with a proper relationship to possessions), hospitality (open our lives to strangers in the spirit of Matthew 25:31-46), prayer (being rooted in life-giving spiritual rhythms), and peacemaking (breaking our addiction to power as we get in the way of violence and injustice).

Missio Dei is anchored in the Cedar Riverside neighborhood–a diverse neighborhood of immigrants, refugees, punks, artists, homeless people, students and professionals all within about one square mile. Two out of our three houses are in this neigborhood. The other is a mile to the south.

• We’re looking for someone(s) to commit for at least a year. During their stay, they will be expected to participate in our community rhythms, embrace our rule of life, and follow house rules.
• During your first six months, you’re encouraged to engage in various reading and learning opportunities, as well as to meet weekly with one of the longer-term members of the community to process your experiences at Missio Dei.
• Folks in community generally work half to full time, and are encouraged to do some volunteer work in the neighborhood.
• Suggested housing contribution is $425 for a single, $650 for a couple–though that is negotiable.
• Hospitality is a regular practice of our community. Folks interested in living in one of our community houses need to be willing to receive strangers (sometimes including street people and others in a high-need situation).
• Early on in your time with us, we’ll help you get to know the area, and try to help in a potential job search if neceesary.

Preference will be given to folks with experience in practicing hospitality, as well as to those with life experiences or skills helpful to our community’s way of life and mission. However, we will carefully pray about all applications–so don’t be afraid to apply. For more information or an application send an email to info@missio-dei.com

P.S. If you have any questions, feel free to ask them here. They may be helpful to others interested in living in community.