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House Church: What are they?
What is a house church? We are used to thinking of church as a
building, but how does the Bible portray the church?
Interestingly, the Bible never uses the word "church" to
describe a building; instead, it gives us the picture of the
church as a family. Like a family, there are spiritual mothers,
fathers, sisters, and brothers in Christ. They shared common
meals together, lived life together and as a family, were to
care for and love one another deeply Not surprisingly
then, the New Testament churches typically met in the homes of
believers. So, Hope Community House Churches are simply
gatherings in a believers homes with a purpose of learning more
about God and developing relationships with other members of the
small group.
House Church: The Numerous Advantages
There are many good reasons to consider starting a house church:
- It is a biblical model.
- It is family oriented; parents and children participate
together as appropriate.
- People more easily get to know one another in a small
group.
- Smaller groups can lead to increased accountability to
each other.
- Everyone participates and ministers so people grow in
using their spiritual gifts.
- Highly trained pastors are not required in order to lead
large numbers of people.
- There is no need for expensive, time-consuming programs.
- House churches direct their finances toward evangelism,
community service, or caring for one member's needs instead of
purchasing expensive buildings.
- They are low profile and thus, better able to withstand
persecution and oppression.
What do people do in house churches? Acts 2:42-47 gives us an
outline of what should happen in house church. Believers devote
themselves to. . .
- The Apostle's teaching - reading, studying, and discussing
God's Word.
- Fellowship - being with each other, enjoying one another,
and encouraging one another.
- Breaking of bread - sharing meals together and
participating in the Lord's Supper.
- Prayer - praying for one another's needs and for advancing
God's kingdom.
- Being together - hanging out and living in harmony with
one another.
- Giving - providing for one another's needs and for
outreach.
- Worship - praising and glorifying God through word and
music.
Click here to find
out when and where a House Church meets that you may be
interested in.
Please
feel free to contact a church leader for more informaiton.
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Hope
Community Church values their youth and are passionate about
getting them a solid foundation in Christ. Because of this
passion, Synergy Youth Group was created as a youth outreach and
teaching program.
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