The Four Spaces of Jesus: A Relational Map for Kingdom Life

We were created to live in relationship, not just with God, but with one another. And not all relationships are meant to function the same way. Jesus was incredibly intentional in how He related to people at different levels of depth and access. In Kingdom Life, we have designed our structure to reflect those same relational patterns, so that discipleship can thrive and multiply in every space.

Intimate Space (2–3 People)

What Jesus Modeled:Jesus invited Peter, James, and John into a unique space of vulnerability. These three were with Him on the mountaintop during the Transfiguration, in the room with Jairus’ daughter, and in the agony of Gethsemane. He gave them access to His most private moments and emotions. They knew Him more deeply than anyone else.

What We Practice: In Kingdom Life, this is the space of raw honesty, deep trust, and mutual sharpening. We encourage every leader to cultivate a core of two or three close companions, not just for spiritual support, but for real-life friendship. These are the people who see behind the scenes, ask the hard questions, and walk with you no matter what.

Personal Space (10–20 People)

What Jesus Modeled: Jesus spent the majority of His ministry investing in the Twelve. He ate with them, prayed with them, debriefed ministry experiences, and gave them hands-on training. This space was where Jesus formed identity, built trust, and taught them to multiply.

What We Practice: This is the space of Missional Communities in Kingdom Life. These are not just small groups or Bible studies. They are disciple-making families on mission. In a group of 10 to 20 people, there is room for every voice to matter and every life to be known. When the group gets bigger, we multiply, not to split up relationships, but to create more room for transformation to happen again.

Social Space (20–70 People)

What Jesus Modeled:Jesus did not stop with the Twelve. He also trained and sent out the 72, activating a wider network of disciples who were formed enough to carry the mission forward. They were not as close as the Twelve, but they were available, empowered, and connected to the movement.

What We Practice:In Kingdom Life, this social space is represented by the network, a cluster of Missional Communities that share vision, leadership, and support. This space expands our capacity and power as disciples. It reminds us we are not alone. These relationships may not be daily or deep, but they are full of energy, shared mission, and strategic availability.

Public Space (70+ People)

What Jesus Modeled:Jesus also taught in the public square, from hillsides to synagogues to temple courts. The crowds gathered to hear Him teach, witness miracles, and encounter the Kingdom. These spaces were catalytic. They did not offer personal discipleship, but they opened doors for it to begin.

What We Practice:Our movement gatherings and larger events serve this purpose. These are moments of inspiration, shared identity, and collective vision. In Kingdom Life, the public space is not about hype. It is about visibility and access. We host these events to stir hearts, celebrate stories, and draw more people into the journey of disciple-making.

Jesus lived fully in each of these spaces, and so should we.We do not grow by accident. We grow through relationships that are intentionally shaped by the life of Christ. When we honor each relational space—intimate, personal, social, and public—we create a movement culture where every person has a place and every disciple is formed to multiply.