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There are 5 \u201cLs\u201d in missional love: genuinely missional followers of Jesus and communities of faith have these 5 \u201cLs.\u201d<\/p>\n

1. They look<\/span> and see needs.
2. They listen<\/span> to their community and hear what people are saying about needs.
3. They learn<\/span> about needs and their community by studying and researching.
4. They link<\/span> to those needs as individuals and communities in order to bring the Kingdom.
5. They act locally<\/span> to meet needs.<\/p>\n

There are 5, not just one or two, \u201cLs\u201d in missional love.<\/p>\n

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