Saturday, March 24, 2007

why house church?

Non-hierarchical - everyone takes ownership of the group.
Participatory - the meetings help you engage rather than be passive.
Relational - we know each other personally, encourage and help eachother.
Varied - we bring different gifts and styles to the meeting. The meeting is flexible enough to change to suit different needs and circumstances.
Approachable - church is in the place you feel most at home.
Eating together - church is gathered around a meal.
Simplicity - it is easy to grow, and to change.
Local - forming community, and bringing God into everyday life, is easier with people who live close to eachother.

These are a few we can think of. Can you think of anything else? Leave us a comment!

3 comments:

Blog Keeper said...

Hello guys. I've just found your blog on oikos and like your list of reasons for house church. Mind if I borrow them for our own group's newsletter? Hope your group is doing well.

Phil Walters
www.backyardbelievers.com

N. Hobby said...

Hi Phil,

Feel free to use the list. :) I look forward to checking out your websites.

All the best, Nathan.

Are Karlsen said...

Nice to meet you! I am participating in a house church in Norway, with the same values as yours.

Non-hierarchical - that´s the reformation of our time!