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.
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