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Core Resource Categories for House Churches

 Here’s a suggested structure with about 11 major categories:

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1. Bible Study

  • Thematic study guides (e.g., Gospel of Mark, Sermon on the Mount)

  • Group reading plans

  • Tools for new believers

  • Foundations of theology (Trinity, salvation, prayer, etc.)
     

2. House Church Theology

  • Focus on a personal relationship with Jesus Christ

  • Flexible worship formats

  • Transparency and shared leadership

  • Sound financial management

  • Adaptive house church networking

  • Prioritizing learning and growth

  • Cooperation with the local community

  • How to start and operate a house church
     

3. Core Principles for House Church Operation

  • Focus on a personal relationship with Jesus Christ

  • Flexible worship formats

  • Transparency and shared leadership

  • Sound financial management

  • Adaptive house church networking

  • Prioritizing learning and growth

  • Cooperation with the local community

  • How to start and operate a house church
     

4. Biblical Counseling

  • Crisis care (grief, depression, abuse awareness)

  • Marriage and family support

  • Resources for addiction and recovery

  • Guidelines for referrals to professional agencies
     

5. Practical Support for Strengthening and Protecting House Churches

  • Safety, structure, and responsible management of the house church
     

6. Worship and Liturgy Guides

  • Weekly worship format samples (formal/informal)

  • Guide for Communion (The Lord’s Supper)

  • Liturgical calendar (or simple seasonal themes)

  • Music and praise for small gatherings

  • Seasonal and situational prayer templates
     

7. Children & Youth Ministry at Home

  • Creative worship ideas with children

  • Youth small group guides

  • Safe spaces for intergenerational fellowship
     

8. Theology of the House Church

  • Biblical basis for gathering in homes

  • History of the early and persecuted Church

  • Comparisons with traditional church models (not criticisms)

  • Unity in diversity: theological flexibility and shared confession of faith
     

9. Missions & Evangelism

  • Inviting others without pressure

  • Serving the local community through house churches

  • Online evangelism tools

  • Outreach to the socially isolated and marginalized
     

10. Christian Ceremonies

  • Baptism (types, biblical basis, and safe ways to conduct at home or in nature)

  • Weddings (simple ceremonies, vows, legal considerations, pastoral care)

  • Healing prayer and laying on of hands (with theological balance and caution)

  • Funerals and memorial services (at home or in public spaces)

  • Baby dedications and naming ceremonies

  • House blessings

  • Appointments and commissioning (carefully framed for lay leaders)
     

11. Open Access & Usage Guidelines

  • Free access for everyone—no membership required

  • Respect for all materials—copyright and sharing policies apply
     

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