House Church
simple by Design
a glimpse into New Testament church life
meeting together in the homes of believers
meeting every *Lord's Day to joyfully eat the Lord's Supper (an evening meal which includes the 'one bread/loaf and the cup')
*(not related to the idea of a religious 'rest day')
participatory meetings for the mutual building up of the body
children are present
new believers are immediately baptised as a testimony to their new position
elders (= pastors/shepherds = overseers/bishops) are ordinary brothers recognised from within, with no hierarchical authority or title, and do not receive a salary from the church
no tithing!
giving to needy believers and to itinerant apostles, evangelists and pastor-teachers
men and women are equal, but their roles and responsibilities differ
collective decision-making by all the brothers
led by the Holy Spirit, to the glory of the Head - Jesus Christ
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