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Four Childhood Experiences That Fueled My Desire for Participatory Church
The following is an excerpt from my e-book House Church Reflections, which you can download free here. … As I reflect on my childhood, I recall four experiences which planted seeds in my heart which contributed to my desire to help start a house church. First, I remember participating with a group of Christians from south…
How the Word “Church” is Used in the New Testament
Let’s look at how the word “church” is used in the New Testament (NT). This is an important study in modern times because society has redefined the English word “church” and this makes it challenging to separate what is from what should be. “Church” Defined In the NT, the Holy Spirit used a single Greek word…
Would I Fit In?
If you love Jesus, love others, and love the truth, then you will fit in just fine! But here are just a few things to be aware of.
What Do You Believe?
This article explains some of our core beliefs.
What is a House Church?
The term “house church” has come to mean a lot of different things. Without an accompanying explanation, using the term “house church” can be like asking people to picture a flower—nearly everyone has a different image in their head, and most are probably different than what you pictured. We use the term “house church” as…
Top 10: Benefits of a House Church
Here are the top ten reasons why I love our house church arrangement. 1. It Follows What the First Christians Did In the New Testament (NT), we read of Christians meeting in homes and hosting churches in their home. By contrast, there are no examples of churches owning buildings or property in the NT. If…
Is This Church Part of the House Church Movement?
No. We strive to imitate the apostolic church’s simplicity and effectiveness. It really is that simple. We didn’t make a conscious decision to be part of any widespread “movement.” It is obvious, however, that many other Christians are asking the same questions, struggling with the same issues, and reaching similar conclusions as we have reached.…
What Are Your Assemblies Like?
One of the men leads the assembly. He sets the order of events, but we adapt to the circumstances of the meeting. During the course of a typical Sunday assembly, we: Each person is encouraged to actively participate throughout the assembly. This encourages personal (and group) growth and helps us live like the family we…
Why Did You Start a House Church?
I grew up in a small country town in central Alabama. My family and I were part of a small congregation of about 30 people. While imperfect, that family of Christians loved the LORD and I knew they loved me. As a child, my Bible class teachers put a lot of effort into teaching us,…