Christian House Church Mission of Washington
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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
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Thematic study guides (e.g., Gospel of Mark, Sermon on the Mount)
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Group reading plans
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Tools for new believers
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Foundations of theology (Trinity, salvation, prayer, etc.)
2. House Church Theology
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Focus on a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
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Flexible worship formats
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Transparency and shared leadership
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Sound financial management
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Adaptive house church networking
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Prioritizing learning and growth
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Cooperation with the local community
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How to start and operate a house church
3. Core Principles for House Church Operation
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Focus on a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
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Flexible worship formats
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Transparency and shared leadership
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Sound financial management
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Adaptive house church networking
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Prioritizing learning and growth
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Cooperation with the local community
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How to start and operate a house church
4. Biblical Counseling
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Crisis care (grief, depression, abuse awareness)
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Marriage and family support
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Resources for addiction and recovery
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Guidelines for referrals to professional agencies
5. Practical Support for Strengthening and Protecting House Churches
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Safety, structure, and responsible management of the house church
6. Worship and Liturgy Guides
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Weekly worship format samples (formal/informal)
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Guide for Communion (The Lord’s Supper)
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Liturgical calendar (or simple seasonal themes)
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Music and praise for small gatherings
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Seasonal and situational prayer templates
7. Children & Youth Ministry at Home
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Creative worship ideas with children
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Youth small group guides
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Safe spaces for intergenerational fellowship
8. Theology of the House Church
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Biblical basis for gathering in homes
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History of the early and persecuted Church
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Comparisons with traditional church models (not criticisms)
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Unity in diversity: theological flexibility and shared confession of faith
9. Missions & Evangelism
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Inviting others without pressure
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Serving the local community through house churches
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Online evangelism tools
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Outreach to the socially isolated and marginalized
10. Christian Ceremonies
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Baptism (types, biblical basis, and safe ways to conduct at home or in nature)
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Weddings (simple ceremonies, vows, legal considerations, pastoral care)
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Healing prayer and laying on of hands (with theological balance and caution)
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Funerals and memorial services (at home or in public spaces)
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Baby dedications and naming ceremonies
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House blessings
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Appointments and commissioning (carefully framed for lay leaders)
11. Open Access & Usage Guidelines
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Free access for everyone—no membership required
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Respect for all materials—copyright and sharing policies apply