Home Churches

[andy]

Hello :wave

I'm curious, are there any here who are involved in a home church? I remember krispykritter was involved with the home church movenment but I don't recall if any other members have ever mentioned it.

Thanks. :wave

[dman]

Home Churches are very common today many time also refered to as Life Groups or Cell Groups sometimes They have a main body as there Center where all will go to Church on sunday and wedesday and hold youth group and youth church so on Then on a monday or other night will Hold The Life Group The Group wil be made usually of no more then 12 all wil have a call to minister and a vision one will have a call to be a leader and When the group become larger then this they will need a Building a form a new community Church.

Home churchs tend to out grow the home setting for a group that is serious about there vision in a couple of years..

When your group starts grow from 12 to 30 to 50 people weekly it can get a bit confusing in the home .

[Catwoman]

My church started with 12 adults in the pastor's home. Now we have a large building and are growing and the church is only 3 years old.

They did have an advantage though. The pastor is fairly well off so he can afford to spend money and he is a builder so any repairs to the building is taken care of by his company and there is no charge to the church body.

[dman]

Yes catwomen Thats How it works for Sure catwoman :)

When a New Church starts out from a small home Church it will quickly out grow the home setting. home churches are nice but once they start getting tight for space you start to understand Why The separate building very quickly as the larger the group gets it can take a big toll on the home ..

[4fish]

I was once "accused" of running a "cell church" from my home by a pastor.

It was simply a bible study I started with a neighbor who had questions about God and the Bible, and it grew to a group of about 6-8 people - we met every week for about 1 year. We would have music, prayer and read/study the Word.

We were not affiliated with any church. Some were raised catholic, some protestant -- but all were lost and wanting to learn the truth of God's Word for themselves.

As I was made to feel that I was doing something wrong, the group broke up.

Since then I feel like something is missing in my life.

Was I running a cell group/cell church? Was that wrong? :confused :noidea

[cathy1953]

I was once "accused" of running a "cell church" from my home by a pastor.

It was simply a bible study I started with a neighbor who had questions about God and the Bible, and it grew to a group of about 6-8 people - we met every week for about 1 year. We would have music, prayer and read/study the Word.

We were not affiliated with any church. Some were raised catholic, some protestant -- but all were lost and wanting to learn the truth of God's Word for themselves.

As I was made to feel that I was doing something wrong, the group broke up.

Since then I feel like something is missing in my life.

Was I running a cell group/cell church? Was that wrong? :confused :noidea


I don't see anything wrong with having a Bible study group in your home. Didn't Jesus say that "Where 2 or more are gathered in my name, I am there also?"

Sounds like that pastor may have felt threatened.
Do you go to church where he is now or somewhere else?

[4fish]

I only went to his church that one time. Whenever I visit a new church I always try to speak with the pastor for a few minutes.

When he asked what church I was going to at that time, I told him where I usually attend but that I was finding it difficult to get there since I was doing the bible study on Sundays (as that was the best time for the group to meet - I was the only church goer in the group) and that I felt that that was where the Lord wanted me to be.

It was then that he commented, under his breath, to another church member that I was running a "cell church" and he abruptly ended the conversation.

[Redmow]

Lol. Ended the conversation on that???

Where does he think alot of the early believers met? Someones home? Doh?

A church is a place for worshippers to gather and to welcome those who search for the truth. A home is also a good place for that. God does not reside in man-made temples but rather with those who have accepted Him. As someone stated earlier...where two or three gather in His name, there He will be also.

Does that only apply to man-made temples?

[Catwoman]

I think "church" is wherever the believers are gathered. Whether that be a small group at a home or a big building that seats thousands...it's all still "church" to me.

Actually I prefer the smaller churches. You get to know people better.

[Carlosabc]

4fish-
You never revealed your gender. Your personel profile did not mention which gender you are.
If you are a man, and a pastor accused you of running a bible study, handling the Word of God, teaching a expounding the scripture and having authority over men in these spiritual matters, speaking on behalf of God as his mouth piece, then there may be something wrong with that pastor. (Unless you are not telling us all the facts). To accuse you (as a man) of doing this makes it sound like you are commiting a crime.

On the other hand if you are doing the same things as a woman, you are not a follower of the Word of God. This is maybe why the pastor said this.

The Bible in many verses, clearly states that this 'spiritual authority' is not for the woman. For a women to take on this God forbidden authority, there are a number of verses that must be ignored. Your spiritual influence will radiate to those who are under your spiritual authority. A number of questions need to be answered as well like:

1 Who is your spiritual head?
2. Is your head covered when and if you pray?
3. Is your spiritual authority from God or do you "feel" led by your feelings to do this.

Once again, I don't know if you are a male or female. And I'm sure without a shadow of a dought that (if you are a woman), you are a very sweet person with a good heart and good intentions. But remember, in order to teach and run a study group like this, you have to either ignore much of the scripture that addresses this, or you must mis-interprate the scripture.

Your quote:
"I was once "accused" of running a "cell church" from my home by a pastor".

PS. My sister in Law runs her own Bible Study Cell Group. (There are many men and women there). I told her about all the verse in the Bible that forbids her from doing so. All those verses went right over her head. She does not realize that God has a plan of spiritual protection for the man and the women. That plan and hedge of protection is not that same for the man and woman. Yes, there is a good reason why God forbids women from taking the lead over men in spritual matters. Nothing to do with equal rights, or intelligence, or women are educated now.

It has everything to do with trusting in God with all your heart and not leaning on your own understanding.

[Catwoman]

:tape 4fish-
You never revealed your gender. Your personel profile did not mention which gender you are.
If you are a man, and a pastor accused you of running a bible study, handling the Word of God, teaching a expounding the scripture and having authority over men in these spiritual matters, speaking on behalf of God as his mouth piece, then there may be something wrong with that pastor. (Unless you are not telling us all the facts). To accuse you (as a man) of doing this makes it sound like you are commiting a crime.

On the other hand if you are doing the same things as a woman, you are not a follower of the Word of God. This is maybe why the pastor said this.

The Bible in many verses, clearly states that this 'spiritual authority' is not for the woman. For a women to take on this God forbidden authority, there are a number of verses that must be ignored. Your spiritual influence will radiate to those who are under your spiritual authority. A number of questions need to be answered as well like:

1 Who is your spiritual head?
2. Is your head covered when and if you pray?
3. Is your spiritual authority from God or do you "feel" led by your feelings to do this.

Once again, I don't know if you are a male or female. And I'm sure without a shadow of a dought that (if you are a woman), you are a very sweet person with a good heart and good intentions. But remember, in order to teach and run a study group like this, you have to either ignore much of the scripture that addresses this, or you must mis-interprate the scripture.

Your quote:
"I was once "accused" of running a "cell church" from my home by a pastor".

PS. My sister in Law runs her own Bible Study Cell Group. (There are many men and women there). I told her about all the verse in the Bible that forbids her from doing so. All those verses went right over her head. She does not realize that God has a plan of spiritual protection for the man and the women. That plan and hedge of protection is not that same for the man and woman. Yes, there is a good reason why God forbids women from taking the lead over men in spritual matters. Nothing to do with equal rights, or intelligence, or women are educated now.

It has everything to do with trusting in God with all your heart and not leaning on your own understanding.
:tape