Simple Church Dynamics

Often questions are asked about SIMPLE or HOUSE CHURCHES.  The following information will serve as a small “snapshot” of what a Simple Church is all about.  Our district has several Simple Church Networks currently operating.

  • Traditional Church: Major focus is usually on large gatherings.
  • Simple Church: Major emphasis is on small group meetings which are usually informal and can be spontaneous.
  • Traditional Church: Building community may be greatly prioritized, especially in cell churches.  Member involvement is usually through programs.
  • Simple Church: The church is formed because of and around community. so the building of relationships becomes the emphasis and natural outflow of being the church.
  • Traditional Church: Leadership is usually reserved for those appointed to pastoral roles and positions of authority.
  • Simple Church: Leadership is viewed as the shared responsibility of every member in the community.
  • Traditional Church: Participation may be limited to only a few because of meeting size and sometimes by ministry philosophy.
  • Simple Church: Participation is by every member (including children!) in all gatherings and other expressions of ministry.
  • Traditional Church: Personal care for one another is often primarily done by the pastoral staff or those they appoint.
  • Simple Church: Personal care for one another ideally takes place through all the members of the group.

Should you like more detailed information about Simple Churches in the Foursquare family, you can access www.reachmore.org and download the article called “Simple Plan.”

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