Define the Qualities and Characteristics of Your Ideal Community We discussed in the last episode that your community is not as simple and straightforward as it initially appears. Just as a reminder: It’s not as simple as family and friends. Community is not automatically defined as: family (either nuclear or extended), childhood friends, business associates, or college alumni. As the Christ stated and was quoted: (He) said unto them, my mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God and do it.