After participating in home church for a number of years now, I was reflecting on the value we have found in this meeting format. I would love to hear what comes to mind for you! If these resonate with you but you haven’t been part of a home church yet, keep reading!
- Low overhead/good stewardship
- No reliance on staff
- Integenerational
- Priesthood of all believers/use of gifts
- “Church” is in the neighborhood
- Small spiritually formative environment
- Low control
- Spirit led
- Authenticity/low production value
- Discipleship is normal and natural
- Kids fully participate
- Mutual edification happens naturally
- Non-programmatic/organic
- Sharing of testimonies and answered prayers
- Relational depth/being in each other’s lives as a spiritual family
- Simplicity – no bells and whistles
- Low stress
- Low on complains
- Missional – the church is where the people are
- Aligned with scripture
Home church has been a game changer in so many ways. When we gather there is a lot of love and genuine concern. There is not a lot of stress that things go just right. In fact, when things go off the rails in the gathering is often when God shows off because we didn’t plan it and we more easily see God moving!
There are some of you out there who have had home church burning in your heart for some time – I would love to connect with you and see what might get started. Feel free to comment below! You can also find out more about how we help get people started with home church here – Home Church Training.
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