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Planting a
House Church

Launch and scale a multiplying discipleship community from vision to impact

"Day by day, continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house..."

Acts 2:46

Why House Churches?

Biblical, personal, and reproducible β€” the model Jesus and the early church used to transform the world

Biblical

Early church model

Acts 2:46

Personal

Deep relationships

Hebrews 10:24-25

Reproducible

Exponential growth

2 Timothy 2:2

Accessible

No building needed

Philemon 1:2

Effective

Higher discipleship

Matthew 28:19-20

The Biblical Foundation

House churches aren't a modern innovation β€” they're the original blueprint

The Early Church Model

Acts 2:46-47

β€œDay by day, continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart.”

The first Christians met in homes daily, building intimate community while maintaining larger gatherings.

Paul's Church Plants

Romans 16:5

β€œGreet also the church that meets at their house.”

Paul consistently planted and supported churches in homes throughout his missionary journeys across the Roman Empire.

Multiplication Pattern

2 Timothy 2:2

β€œThe things which you have heard from me... entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.”

Jesus and Paul modeled a reproducible discipleship pattern designed to multiply exponentially.

Family Atmosphere

Philemon 1:2

β€œTo Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house.”

House churches create family-like intimacy where real relationships, accountability, and transformation happen.

Before You Launch: Spiritual Preparation

Planting a house church requires more than logistics β€” it requires spiritual readiness. Before beginning, ensure you have:

Mature faith (3+ years as a believer)
Clear sense of God's calling
Leadership credibility and character
Willingness to sacrifice time and energy
Active prayer life and Scripture study
Support from spiritual mentors

3-Month Launch Timeline

Your complete roadmap from vision to launch day β€” track your progress as you go

Build Your Leadership Team

You can't do this alone β€” identify and empower key leaders in these essential roles

Pastor/Leader

  • Casts vision
  • Teaches/preaches
  • Pastoral care
  • Final decision-maker

Worship/Prayer Leader

  • Leads prayer time
  • Worship leadership
  • Spiritual atmosphere

Community/Hospitality

  • Welcome and food coordination
  • Setup/cleanup
  • Newcomer integration

Outreach/Mission

  • Connects with community
  • Service projects
  • Evangelism training

3-Year Growth Targets

Set realistic expectations and celebrate milestones as your house church matures

Year 1

Attendees

15-25

New Believers

2-3 new

Leaders

2-3 potential

Key Goals:

  • Established rhythm
  • Community forming

Year 2

Attendees

25-35

New Believers

5-8 new

Leaders

5-7 emerging

Key Goals:

  • Growth trajectory clear
  • Leadership developing

Year 3

Attendees

35-50+

New Believers

8-12 new

Leaders

8-10 trained

Key Goals:

  • Ready to multiply
  • Plant second group

Ready for the Complete Blueprint?

Get access to the full guide including detailed vision statement templates, meeting structure formats, curriculum options, multiplication strategies, troubleshooting guides, and financial management tips. Everything you need to plant a thriving, multiplying house church.

What you'll get in the full resource:

  • Vision statement templates
  • Meeting format suggestions
  • Curriculum recommendations
  • Multiplication strategies
  • Troubleshooting guide
  • Financial management tips

Plant a Multiplying Movement

One house church can become two. Two can become four. Within 3 years, you could have 4-8 house churches, 60-100+ disciples, and a multiplying movement with Kingdom impact.