| We are looking for other Christian families that would like to build a solid Christian community of true believers in Jesus (see Art Katz’s book “True Fellowship” at www.benisrael.org).
Good working skills in building, agriculture, and farm management would be very helpful, as would equipment and tools.
We desire to use natural building techniques as much as possible: underground, earth-sheltered housing; off-grid, shared power resources; a community well; and a possible life-lease of the ground to build on.
We are earth-conscious, wanting to be good stewards of what God has given us, but not earth-worshipers! We worship the Creator, not the created. We want to grow organic foods, raise and use organic and natural meats, milk, and eggs, and practice health-oriented agricultural farming and forest management.
We are still in the formation stage, planning to establish our community in northeast Washington State, northern Idaho, northern California, or eastern Oregon.
No housing is provided. Anyone who becomes a member of this community will be responsible for building their own housing. There MAY be a common multi-use building that will be able to be used by members for gatherings. Again, no housing is provided nor will be provided. Status: Still forming | Community location is placed at the center of the zip/postal code, city/state, or city/country (not based on street addresses) |
Population Members(adults and children): 15 | Government Decision Making: By a group of elders or other leaders Leadership Core Group: Yes (Leadership group) | Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes (As long as it's under control.) Labor Contribution: Expected (If they desire to use/enjoy the benefits) Join Fee: Yes (Land Purchase or Lease) Regular Fees: Yes (Undetermined - will be for maintenance, upkeep, etc. of community usage benefits.) | Land and Buildings Rural Area: 100 acres (40.5 hectares) (Still forming - desire at least 100 acres.) Land Owned By: Independent land trust (not controlled by the community) Number of Residences: 10 (Preferably a somewhat green, earth-sheltered settlement) Cohousing: No (Individual dwellings for each family) | Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: over 50% (Would like to see that become completely self-sustaining.) Share Community Meals: 1-3 times/month (Possibly as often as once a week.) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous Alcohol Use: Seldom used (Never to get drunk-only if one makes their own wine. Never at community events.) Tobacco Use: Prohibited (It's not healthy nor a good example.) | Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: Yes (True Bible-based faith in Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, God in the flesh who came to dwell among us and is now preparing a place for us to come and be with Him when all things are fulfilled that are to be fulfilled. We agree with the Apostle's Creed-the holy church being the world-wide Body of Christ.) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Other (Utterly Christian - the Book of Acts Christianity.) Educational Style(s): Other (Homeschooling is suggested, possible co-op private school at the community) | |
