Local gatherings
Suggested size: roughly 6–12 people, adjusted for homes and needs. Gather regularly for the Bible, prayer, meals, encouragement, and hands-on support. A local gathering is not a separate denomination.
ACTS 2:42, 46 · ROMANS 16:5
A GROWING COMMUNITY · NOT A BUILDING CAMPAIGN
One body.
Many tables.
We want growth to mean more relationships, more discipleship, and more care—not more debt, property, or institutional layers.
01 / OUR PROPOSED MODEL
Small enough to care.
Connected enough to serve.
We propose three practical levels. Scripture gives us the purposes of gathering and examples of meeting in homes and publicly; it does not command our group sizes or calendars.
Shared assemblies
Suggested rhythm: monthly or quarterly. Nearby groups meet at borrowed parks, community halls, or short-term rentals for larger teaching, singing, testimony, and fellowship. No permanent property required.
ACTS 5:42 · 1 CORINTHIANS 14:26
Shared coordination
A small team helps groups communicate, coordinate care, safeguard people, and report decisions and finances. When the community matures, biblically qualified elders and deacons serve with accountability.
ACTS 6:1–6 · 1 TIMOTHY 3 · 1 PETER 5:1–3
Why no permanent building?
A church can meet in homes (Romans 16:5) and believers also gathered in larger public spaces (Acts 2:46). We see no New Testament command to own property. Avoiding a building is our stewardship preference—not a claim that other churches are sinning by owning one.
02 / WHEN A GROUP GROWS
Multiply care.
Don't multiply bureaucracy.
01
A table fills up
When a gathering becomes too large for everyone to participate and receive care, discuss forming another nearby group.
02
Raise up capable facilitators
Experienced believers help others lead Bible discussion and hospitality. A facilitator is not automatically an elder or pastor.
03
Stay connected
Groups share teaching resources, larger assemblies, practical service, and a simple public calendar.
04
Evaluate together
Listen to participants, correct problems, and recognize biblically qualified leaders as appropriate. Growth is not measured only by attendance.
03 / LEADERSHIP & ACCOUNTABILITY
Leadership exists
to serve.
Jesus is the head of the church (Colossians 1:18). Responsibility should be shared, visible, and subject to correction—not concentrated in an unquestionable founder.
Leadership, as we grow
Gathering facilitators: coordinate meetings and discussions, without claiming spiritual office by default.
Elders/overseers: qualified believers shepherd, teach, and guard the community (1 Timothy 3:1–7; Titus 1:5–9; 1 Peter 5:1–3).
Deacons/servants: help coordinate practical ministry and care (1 Timothy 3:8–13; Philippians 1:1).
No named officeholders have been announced.
Accountability practices we propose
- Publish responsible leaders and their roles once confirmed
- Record major decisions and explain who approved them
- Use independent review for shared money and spending
- Provide a confidential way to raise concerns
- Protect children, vulnerable people, and private personal details
- Correct leaders biblically; no one is above accountability
MATTHEW 18:15–17 · 1 TIMOTHY 5:19–20 · 2 CORINTHIANS 8:20–21
04 / HOW DECISIONS GET MADE
Open decisions.
Clear responsibilities.
Listen first
Gather input from the people directly affected. The goal is wisdom and unity, not a popularity contest.
Decide with accountability
Entrusted leaders make decisions within agreed boundaries, with checks on finances, safety, and conflicts of interest.
Explain the outcome
Publish summaries of important choices, costs, and next steps while keeping pastoral and personal matters confidential.
What “100% transparent” means
Open budgets, totals, meeting plans, decision rules, and role descriptions—without exposing private donations, counseling, sensitive care needs, children's identities, or confidential safety reports. Transparency must never come at the expense of people’s dignity.
05 / WHAT'S DECIDED, WHAT ISN'T
Honest about
where we are.
FOUNDATIONAL COMMITMENT
Scripture-centered fellowship
Teaching, prayer, breaking bread, generosity, discipleship, and service guide our purpose.
PROPOSED MODEL
Neighborhood gatherings + shared assemblies
The exact size, frequency, locations, and network roles remain to be decided with participants.
NOT YET ESTABLISHED
Official leaders, financial fund, and calendar
There are no publicly confirmed officeholders, financial reports, or scheduled events yet.