Starting a simple church:
...Invite people over for dinner, party, etc.
...Ask people to share their stories. Listen to each others story.
...Start doing TWO things:
1. Read large portions of the book of Mark together. Dialogue about God.
2. Pray
Are people involved in both house church and traditional church? Yes and No. Disciple making piece is the most important element.
1 Cor 14:26 "everyone has something to give..."
CO2 usually are gender specific, exception for married couples.
Never do something for someone they can do for themselves.
Community Transformation Luke 21:: What does it look like for God's Kingdom to come near where you live?
How we began to bring God's Kingdom near:
Begin to pray, meet unmet needs and provide a place for the hurting.
Resource lie in our communities. We just have to help our communities connect.
As we begin to met these unmet needs, we begin to see a kingdom culture emerge. Now, it is up to the people of God to be intentional in developing relationships with these unbelievers.
Ask God. Listen to God. Do what you hear God telling you to do to help transform a community.
Getting Started::
Map your neighborhood. Get to know other neighbors. Parties together. Food drives. Invite people into Kingdom culture and use it to advance the Kingdom.
Mistakes made in the Simple Church::
1. As an apostolic leader not bringing my spouse along in the rapid change.
2. Bringing some Traditional elements into the house church.
3. Wanting to control IT and People.
4. Being afraid of the silence.
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