Is this a cult?  No, not even close.  We serve no kool-aid, do not ask you to leave your family or friends, or believe in the healing powers of a crystal or alien entity. 

Is the Tribe of Jesus traditional Christianity simply presented in another form?  That depends on what you consider "traditional Christianity"..  Many Christians and churches do a lot of good in people's lives and their community.  But most of those in the Tribe would not like to be labeled as being "evangelical", "the religious right", or any other misleading cultural label. Please see our Beliefs page.

What is the Tribe of Jesus in a couple of sentences?  We are a community of friends striving to understand and follow the life changing message of Jesus into our daily lives, our relationships with others, and our care for those in the world.  We desire to be, as Jesus was, a relevant part of our community, outside the accepted religious culture of the day.

Why do you use the term "Tribe"?  Aren't you just another church?   In American Christianity today many people "go to church" instead of "being the church." Most Christians attend a worship service to receive something, a service, from an authoritative professional clergy person.  In the Tribe of Jesus we know that when we gather together, each person has something of value to share with the group and to present to God.  Think about it; What are the relationships in an aboriginal or native Tribe?  How does this community function?  Within a tribe, people know each other well - their good and bad sides, their strengths and weakness.  This is what Jesus desired for the Tribe who Follows him.  In a Tribe of Jesus people will know each other well enough to celebrate the joys of life and to support one another through struggles.  The people of the Tribe use their skills and talents to bring goodness to each other, teach the realities of life, and strive to protect one another from poor choices and the destructive actions of others.  So, to answer the question, in many ways no we are not "just another church", but we are a family of Christ Followers that you will find in many other churches.

Aren't you just trying to "convert" me or have God control my life?  No, as a human being, no one has the power to "convert" you and God does not control you.  Only you are able to make the personal choices that benefit your life and those around you.  We do believe in Jesus as God in human form - that's really bizarre and life changing when you seriously think about it.  Our desire is to help each other know the reality of Jesus within His historical and culturally reality - and how that reality has relevance for our life today.  We believe in a spiritual realm, outside our knowledge and physical understanding.  As humans we need to humbly admit that there is someone greater, someone beyond what we are - this someone is God.  As spiritual beings, we need to discover and believe that our life now and forever is better when we have a loving and trusting relationship with God.  The journey to that place of belief and trust in the revolutionary teachings of Jesus is different for every person.  We in the Tribe would love to join you on that path of questioning and discovery.  Being a Follower of Jesus is not something you inherit from your parents, it is not simply saying a prayer or accepting a list of doctrinal beliefs.  In American culture and within the church it is too easy to become or to be identified as a Christian.  What we do desire for you is to know the reality of God, be connected with His Spirit which we believe benefits you now and forever.

So, as a skeptic, atheist, or someone who has been deeply wounded by the church, would I be welcomed by the Tribe?   Most definitely Yes!!  Jesus was hanging out at a party with Matt, a new Follower of Jesus.  Matt was seen as a spiritual outcast by the popular and accepted religious types of the day.  Matt's friend's at the party were also seen as "sinners" and outcasts from society.  The "pastors" of the day criticized Jesus for hanging out with such "scum" and heretics.  This is how Jesus responded to their mean spirited remarks and attitude of these "pastors" : "Healthy people don't need a doctor, sick people do.  Now go and learn the meaning of this Scripture: 'I want you to be merciful: I don't want your sacrifices.'  For I have come to call sinners, not those who think they are already good enough."

 I'm a "Christian", would I be welcomed by the Tribe of Jesus?  Once again, most definitely Yes!!  We would love for you to attend a Gathering and talk with you about your spiritual journey.  We can meet later and talk with you about how the Tribe approaches spiritual life and community.

More Questions?  Contact us at info@tribeofjesus.org