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When people hear about a church that meets in a home, some might wonder if it’s unusual, impractical, or even unbiblical. Others may associate house churches with specific movements or with those who believe that meeting in homes is the only valid way to gather. However, for us, the decision to meet in a house is not about aligning with any movement or making a theological statement—it’s simply a practical choice that comes with several significant benefits.

 

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Practical and Financial Freedom

 

One of the biggest advantages of meeting in a home is that we don’t have to pay for a building. Many churches feel pressure to take on debt to afford their facilities, but we do not believe in going into debt (Proverbs 22:7). By gathering in a home, we avoid the financial burden of rent or mortgage payments, which allows us to focus entirely on ministry, fellowship, and generosity rather than fundraising or financial survival.

 

Additionally, without the need to maintain a costly building, there is no financial pressure that could tempt us toward compromise—whether in our message, our practices, or our decision-making. We don’t have to cater to large donors or worry about making budget-driven choices. Instead, we can freely follow the Lord’s leading in how we gather and serve.

 

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A Family Gathering, Not an Institution

 

We don’t view the church as an institution or an organization—we see it as a family (Ephesians 2:19). And just as families gather in homes, it makes sense for us to meet in a space that reflects warmth, hospitality, and relationship rather than formality.

 

Church buildings, with their pews, stages, and sound systems, can sometimes create an environment that feels more like a performance or a program. By contrast, a home fosters genuine fellowship. It allows us to interact as brothers and sisters in Christ, not as an audience watching an event. Meeting in a house also makes it easier to share meals, pray together in an intimate setting, and engage in meaningful discussions without the time constraints or expectations often present in traditional church settings.

 

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A Better Space for Children and Families

 

Many church buildings struggle to provide ideal spaces for children. In contrast, our home setup offers a better environment for kids to both learn and play. For example:

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• We have a finished basement where children can have their own Bible lesson and then play in a space designed for them.

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• We have a large, fenced-in backyard with a playset, giving children plenty of room to run and play safely after their lesson.

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• For babies and toddlers, our home provides a more natural and relaxed setting. Instead of expecting parents to keep their little ones confined to a designated "cry room" or struggling to keep them still in a service, we use baby gates and other accommodations to allow parents to remain engaged in the gathering while their babies roam safely.

 

This setup makes church less stressful for parents and more enjoyable for children, fostering an environment where the entire family can worship, learn, and fellowship together.

 

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Not a Statement of Superiority—Just What Works Best for Us

 

Some people associate house churches with groups that believe they are more biblical or superior because they meet in homes, citing how the early church gathered in houses (Acts 2:46; Romans 16:5). While we acknowledge that early Christians often met in homes, that is not the reason we do so. We do not claim that meeting in a house is the only biblical way or that meeting in a church building is inherently wrong. For us, it is simply a practical decision—one that allows for deeper fellowship, financial freedom, and a more natural family environment.

 

At the end of the day, the church is not about where we meet but who we are in Christ (Matthew 18:20). Whether in a home, a church building, or under a tree, what matters is that believers gather in His name, encourage one another, and grow together in faith.

 

If you’ve never experienced a house church gathering before, we invite you to visit and see for yourself how it works. You might be surprised by how natural, welcoming, and Christ-centered it can be!