I would encourage home churches to obtain this book by Wolfgang Simson. It gives something of the bigger picture across the world, lots of ‘nuts and bolts’ about home church, and is very readable and challenging. A good book to lend to those who are ‘out on a limb’ or thinking about home church. Readily […]
I am in Sydney today and tomorrow. I have gaps in the program and would be happy to meet with any group or person interested to discuss home church. Click ‘no comments’ below and I will collect it.
Home churches are known for Holy Spirit creativity. I was able to participate in a Passover meal with Hope Community, Redcliffe, Queensland last year. They brought their three groups together, met in the local school hall, set tables (beautifully) in a square so as everyone was facing one another, and decorated the table area with […]
About forty home church people from various parts of New South Wales, including Dubbo, Mudgee, Gosford and of course, Sydney, joined home churches in the Springwood area of the Blue Mountains, to be mightily challenged by Wolfgang Simson. Wolfgang has his finger on the pulse of the home church scene around the world and gave us […]
This challenging topic will be ably tackled by Dr Ray Gingerich when he speaks at Truth and Liberation Concern, Bayswater in Melbourne, on Monday evening 23rd April. Click here for the flyer to find out more about Dr Gingerich and the event. Pacifist Jesus, Warrior God?
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Michael Frost’s new book, Exiles: Living Missionally in a Post-Christian Culture (Hendrickson, 2006), is a provocative and important book for the Australian church. All those who are serious about the missional church ought to read it.
Why not get together with others and talk about what it says and whether you agree! Get the book now […]
An opportunity for God’s people to enjoy fellowship together. Input from David Boan. Download here for the flyer. Lancefield Gathering at Easter
Advance notice - Ferry Lane Christian Fellowship, Nowra, NSW, is hosting an OIKOS home church seminar on Saturday 9th June followed by gatherings for folk to experience home church on the Sunday morning. Keep an eye on the Blog for a flyer soon! In the meantime, contact OIKOS for further details.
Home Church Methodology.
There is a third way home church can happen.
“There are those that transfer the “big church” experience to a small group in a home or rented hall if a suitable home is not available. This happens by focusing on “the service” with hymns, communion and sermon with a cuppa or a meal afterwards. […]