I have written up our processes and procedures at Backyard Church. My hope is that if you want to start a house church, that this can clear up some of the things that you typically have to figure out to get started. My hope and goal is that people pick this up and have a way to get started, especially if you have felt called to due this but have had hesitation or don’t quite feel ready. Please reach out if you need help!
The Backyard Church Startup Kit and Strategy Guide
This document covers:
Sunday worship gathering (outdoor, indoor, and online worship plans)
Children in worship
Weekly worship rhythms
Sunday Setup
Communion
Giving & special offerings (which we don’t do on Sunday)
Involvement
Communication
Prayer culture
New person integration
Multiplying House Churches
The Word of God
Equipment and Resource List and Links
Starting a Backyard Church – how to find out more
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3 Responses
Matt, it all looks good, an attempt to restore a form of primitive Christianity. I have but one question. What means are you suggesting to insure that if successful, these “backyard churches “ become totally sovereign independent groups of believers, totally isolated from one another? This in my opinion would run counter to the image we see in the NT where even though led by a multiplicity of elders, the still saw themselves as one Church in Christ.
Don’t become totally sovereign independent..
Only thing missing: page numbers