The things we're into so far

Our house church hasn’t spent too long navel gazing about what we are, but the things Nathan, Nicole, Tim, Dave and Heather are into so far are:

- being participatory
- being missional - not inward looking like some house churches
- being flexible in the way we meet - trying new things
- eating together
- Jesus centered discipleship, including social justice and environmental stewardship

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!