1. WHY THE HOME CHURCH? The Great Commission Matthew 28:18-20
2. “ Home Churches” are both historical and Biblical. Spiritual growth and fellowship naturally flourish in a home church environment. Acts 2:46 WHY THE HOME CHURCH?
3. Demographics Have Changed to densely populated communities. If every church were filled to capacity on Sundays we would serve less then 3% of the population. The buildings and overhead can be cost prohibitive.
4. As Pastors or “Facilitators” Our Primary Area of Responsibility is
5. helping create “Spaces and Places“ to flourish and grow in Spiritual Competence. As Pastors or “Facilitators” Our Primary Area of Responsibility is
8. Use the resources and our experienced “how to” pastors and coaches for support, training, non profit status and a responsible cash flow business plan. Join Committed Heart Ministries Association and create a Vision statement using the (VIM principal). Vision, Intention, Means. Gather a community that promotes growing in Christ likeness and Biblical practices (forgiveness, sharing, patience, mercy) and actively keeps people from isolating. HOW DOES IT WORK?
10. What about Church growth? Numbers are not to be despised but transformation or “bigger Christians” and more numbers happen with this model. The historical spread of the gospel and the body of Christ is a NATURAL PROCESS of ONE on ONE contact by individuals who have in them something so strong and so powerful that other people see it in them and want it. When we meet and teach the Kingdom of God the way Jesus did people will come. You won’t have enough room for them. So we create more groups! ASK GOD for opportunities of invitation and “INVITE PEOPLE TO GATHER” HOW TO GATHER?
12. WHO? Invite anyone in your sphere of influence. Many people are looking for genuine Biblical community where no one is rejected. Eph. 4:1. “ By this one thing they will know you are my people… ” John 13:33-35 LOVE
13. What Are Some Top Measureable Goals? Develop the spiritual maturity to do the basic things that demonstrate a life in Christ.
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18. “ Clearing the way for Committed Hearts to hear Gods Kingdom Calling”
