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The Lost Art of Connection: 5 Forgotten Skills for Building Trust
Churches splitting over conflicts. Teams working side-by-side, but not with each other. Families drifting apart under the same roof.
If you’re heartbroken by the relationships that used to bring life--and hopeful there’s still a better way--you’re not alone.
We’re not failing because we don’t care. Most of us were just never taught how to build healthy relationships.
In The Lost Art of Connection, leadership coach and missionary Don Allen shares five essential practices that restore trust, renew relationships, and help communities heal. These practices have been field-tested across cultures from corporate America to rural Africa. Real people. Real transformation. Real hope.
Whether you’re leading a ministry, raising kids, mentoring others, or simply trying to love well, this book offers more than advice. It offers a path forward.
If you’re heartbroken by the relationships that used to bring life--and hopeful there’s still a better way--you’re not alone.
We’re not failing because we don’t care. Most of us were just never taught how to build healthy relationships.
In The Lost Art of Connection, leadership coach and missionary Don Allen shares five essential practices that restore trust, renew relationships, and help communities heal. These practices have been field-tested across cultures from corporate America to rural Africa. Real people. Real transformation. Real hope.
Whether you’re leading a ministry, raising kids, mentoring others, or simply trying to love well, this book offers more than advice. It offers a path forward.
169 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 21, 2025
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December 16, 2025
In a world where we’ve nearly perfected the art of alienating, disconnecting, and isolating, Don Allen’s The Lost Art of Connection offers far more than a simple how‑to guide. It reminds us that we were created for community, not for life in silos.
Allen presents five basic skills—seemingly simple, yet often overlooked because we’re so driven to be heard rather than to hear, to speak rather than to listen. He explains each skill clearly and illustrates them with relatable, real‑life examples.
What sets this book apart is that its foundation rests firmly on biblical truth. These principles apply to everyone—spouses, parents, leaders, employers, employees, church boards, teams, and more. The skills are universal, and the glue that holds them together—love—is where it all must begin.
Allen presents five basic skills—seemingly simple, yet often overlooked because we’re so driven to be heard rather than to hear, to speak rather than to listen. He explains each skill clearly and illustrates them with relatable, real‑life examples.
What sets this book apart is that its foundation rests firmly on biblical truth. These principles apply to everyone—spouses, parents, leaders, employers, employees, church boards, teams, and more. The skills are universal, and the glue that holds them together—love—is where it all must begin.
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