Full-Time Discipleship
We believe that life in Christ is 24/7 and that all we do is best served growing the Kingdom of God. Living and working together makes continued refinement more practical.
Welcome to Rose of Sharon.
Acts 2 Living
Using the first-century church as our model, we live together in a self-sufficient homesteading property in eastern Tennessee with great opportunities for fellowship, sharing of knowledge, prayer, and worship and praise.
Launching Missionaries
An important part of our assignment from the Lord is to house and launch missionaries doing Kingdom work throughout the nation. “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” – Matthew 9:37-38
Come and See
We love welcoming visitors! They bring new energy to our community and we appreciate the opportunity to learn from each other as we work, worship, share meals and times of relaxation together.
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Working Together
We offer our talents and efforts in every way we can. No type of work carries privilege or stigma. It is our joy to serve through love in all we do.
Upholding Family Life
We love to share in Godly upbringing and healthy activities that grow a child's creativity, social aptitude, and physical skills. The presence of animals is also always a delight to our children
Private Education
We believe that the current public education system is not always the best way to raise a child. Many in our community are Christian homeschoolers and we hope to offer private education very soon.
Supporting Each Other
Whether healthy or infirm, young or old, wealthy or poor, everyone's welfare is a priority. As in Acts 2, those less capable are helped by those who are more capable. Meaningful work is available for everyone. We are all working together to build infrastructure that will sustain us in difficult times. Our unity will be our strength as the prophetic scriptures unfold.
Community Giving
A significant portion of our tithes and offerings go to supporting evangelistic missions throughout the country. Another portion goes to disaster relief and to individuals in need. Internally, we fill the storehouse for those whom God has entrusted to our care, as scripture commands. We also continually improve and grow our shared community resources.
Governance
Each member is ultimately responsible for their own direction and inspiration from God, but we also agree to basic rules promulgated by the community. The community's voting and governance structure was designed to be inclusive and meritocratic. We designed it to avoid personalities that abuse power or attempt to dominate others.
"All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved."
Acts 2:44-47
What We Believe
We believe in the transformative power of faith in Jesus Christ, the authority of Scripture, and the importance of living out our convictions through love and service.
Meet Our Members
We come from all walks of life and from diverse backgrounds but what unites us is our love of Jesus and our committment to obey His voice.
Connect with Us
Have a question about our community or how to get involved? Please reach out by phone or email.
Your Generosity, Their Hope
Your donation can bring hope and support to those in need. Every contribution helps us offer essential services to ease suffering and provide for the less capable. Give today and be a beacon of change for those who need it most.