Faith Is Not Inherited - It’s Encountered

A New Direction in Faith Education for Children By CHCMW Staff | Christian House Church Mission of Washington Blog Edition for This Week

Now Is the Time to Reexamine Ourselves

We’ve arrived at a crucial moment—A time to ask ourselves:

What kind of faith do we truly wish to pass on to the children of the future?

For many families in past generations, Christianity was lived more as a custom than a conviction: “Because we’re a Christian household,” “Because we’ve been baptized,” “Because we go to church on Sundays.”

But in today’s rapidly changing world, these surface-level identities may no longer be enough to nurture our children’s hearts.

The title “Christian” is no longer sufficient.

There was once a time when being a Christian was associated with being “a good person,” “a moral person,” or “a trustworthy member of society.” But Jesus didn’t come to give us religious labels.

"Jesus came to personally invite each one of us into the Kingdom of God.

What our children need is not a religious title, but a sense of wonder, awe, and a purposeful hunger to encounter what is truly real."

To Know God Is to Learn Humanity at the Scale of the Universe

Faith education in this generation cannot be built on transactional ideas, such as “If you believe in God, good things will happen” or “If you pray, blessings will come.”

God is not merely a divine vending machine in times of trouble—He is the very Designer of this universe.

What we must pass on to our children is this:

"A reverent sense of awe and gratitude that we are alive within the immeasurable, vast scale of God's creation."

And when they touch this vastness—this “greatness of God”—they will develop the inner strength to face adversity. They will mature into a faith that is no longer just for themselves, but one that is connected to the world.

The Strength of the House Church

The house church is a special and sacred place to cultivate these values.

• It’s not about the size of the church—it’s about the depth of the heart.

• It offers space where children’s questions can be gently and patiently welcomed.

• It naturally fosters an environment where families pray together and grow closer in dialogue.

And by introducing Topology Theology, we offer a new spiritual pathway rooted not in denominational divides, but in the embracing love of Jesus Christ. This framework opens doors to flexible understanding and a more profound truth.

What We Long to Give: A Living Faith

What we hope for is simple yet profound:That the next generation of youth will one day say,

“Having faith matters.”

We want them to discover that:

• The Bible is not just a rulebook, but a map to God’s grand design and a mirror reflecting our irreplaceable value.

• The Holy Spirit is not only for adults, but also a guide and comforter for every generation—including the youngest hearts.

• Prayer is not a ritual, but a bridge connecting even a child’s voice to the future God is preparing.

• God’s truth is not narrow and rigid, but a wellspring of dreams, wisdom, and radiant hope.

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The Future of Faith Begins at Home

We believe this with all our hearts:

"Faith does not require elaborate education or grand buildings. It can begin—right now, right here—in the most familiar place of all: the home."

The house church movement is not a return to the past. Instead, it is a “new expression of faith” that is deeply needed for the days to come. In fact, it is the very heart of our specialized field of study: Missional Propagation Studies for the New Era.

And when we build this living faith with our children—Here, in our house churches—a day will surely come when they can say:

“I didn’t just inherit a religion from my family. I encountered the living God in my house church, and I have been walking with Him ever since.”