Archive for the 'How to do House Church' Category

Looking into the mirror: the power of simple church community

Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But [...]

Everyone brings something to share

I would love to hear from you.
How is your church practicing the priesthood of believers…allowing each person to bring a song, something they are learning, or whatever else the Spirit might be leading them to contribute?
In our own house church we are in a time of transition, and I’d love to hear some ideas on [...]

the common man/woman

God is calling the common man/woman off the bench to plant simple church expressions. They are emerging from all walks of live. I am a real estate appraiser and Suzy is a home maker (a waitress when I first met her). As I am typing this post in my office, Suzy is gathering with a [...]

What to do about giving?

What to do about giving?- How one house church sent out 8 people to 9 countries while helping start over a dozen house churches at home

When we started the adventure of house church 4 years ago there was a question of what to do with our finances. We wanted every one to pray [...]

Next Colorado House Church Gathering!

Getting the word out — the next Colorado House Church Gathering will be (Lord willing) …
When? Sunday, May 4th at 3:00pm.
Where? Under Cheeseman Memorial Pavilion at Cheeseman park in Denver (see map and pics below).
What we doin?

3-4pm - Hangin out, eating together
4-4:45 - Brief house church demonstration, followed by open Q&A
4:45-5:30 - Split session discussion [...]

The ABC’s of Facilitating Discussion

When you come together, everyone has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation. All of these must be done for the strengthening of the church (1 Cor 14:26)
Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, [...]

Is Your Home An Embassy?

I started reading Family Driven Faith by Voddie Baucham Jr. a few nights ago. It’s not a house church book, but I read something that really touched and challenged me. It totally fits with house churches. Here’s the quote:
“Our homes must be rife with the aroma of love. Those who visit us should notice immediately [...]

Part 2 of: Church & Finances = Oil & Water?

I have been having some great discussions around this topic since posting “Church & Finances = Oil & Water?” As a follow up, I wanted to post a comment left by Steve. This is the kind of work I am asking God to to in me, in our church network, and in the simple church [...]

Praying for the Saints

How often to pray for other believers? What do we pray for other believers?
For a long while now, I have felt somewhat inadequate in my prayers for my brothers and sisters in Christ. I want the family of God to be blessed and strengthened and helped… but what should I actually be asking God for [...]

Church & Finances = Oil & Water?

THE QUESTION:How does your house church deal with (or avoid) the issue of finances?
Leave a comment, we want to hear what you have to say
Money matters. We all know this. For those of us who are part of the movement to return to the simple roots of the New Testament Church, we have also [...]