Why a house church?

We are not proponents of a strictly “house church only” model. However, there are several reasons we have chosen to meet in a home.

First, scripture presents the normal occasion and unique benefits of more intimately and deeply connected congregations that meet in homes (Acts 2:46; Acts 5:42; 20:20; 1 Cor. 16:19; Rom. 16:5; Col. 4:15; Phil. 1:2).

Secondly, our finances are able to be focused more on the immediate needs of the church (support for the pastor, financial struggles, community outreach etc.) rather than large overhead cost from a building.

Third, planting more churches in Southwest Houston becomes more feasible and economical.

Fourth, the reaction to Covid-19 has shown that a building becomes a liability that governments feel they can regulate and control. Meeting in a home provides more freedom for the church to meet when, where, and how we see fit.

Fifth, our congregation is intentionally small because we intend to plant more churches as we grow rather than increase the size of the building. This allows our pastors to have more intentional and meaningful contact and relationships with our church members and thus fulfill God’s purpose for us as shepherds of His people (Heb. 13:17; 1 Pt. 5:1-4).

What about my kids?

We do not provide “children's church.” There is a cry room available for infants if the need arises. We believe the spiritual nurturing and raising up of children is to be the duty of the parents (Deut. 6:7; Prov. 22:6; Eph. 6:4), and that children are to be present with their families during the service (Deut. 31:11-13; Josh. 8:35: Matt. 19:14). We know that having kids present brings a little more noise to the service, but it is a joy to hear the sounds of the next generation that is going to carry the gospel forward after us!

What will the worship service be like?

Our Sunday service resembles a typical evangelical service, but in a home! We will begin with announcements, and then sing together, followed by a sermon that is usually 45 minutes to an hour long. Afterwards we will have a time of prayer and then a meal. Feel free to stay a while afterwards and fellowship with us! We usually talk about theology, play games or maybe watch a movie together.