As we study Scripture in our Microchurch as an act of worship, it quickly becomes obvious that Jesus spent a lot of time sharing meals. He ate not only with His disciples, but also with ordinary people. Alongside Stonecreek Church, we have begun experimenting with “Community Meal” mission at a local school. It began in September and will continue through December. Our hope is that church and unchurched people will discover the blessing of sharing a meal together, community, a

This is my Prayer Circle. I’ve used this template for so long that I can’t remember where I first found it, but I know I’ve been using it for more than ten years. I find it hard to focus sometimes. My head is full of crazy monkeys, and I need things that help me remember what matters. One of the things I need reminding of most is one of the key reasons God put me here: To share His love with everyone. The Prayer Circle helps me do that. There are three circles. The outer circ

Microchurches flourish when everyday disciples are empowered to lead. Discover how cultivating ownership, discipleship and mission helps ordinary people become extraordinary leaders in God's kingdom.

A few years ago, I took myself away to a small apartment in Chicago for a couple of days of prayer and, to be honest, I was feeling a little frustrated with how slowly our vision microchurch was developing in St. Louis. I was oblivious to the fact that the struggle was such an important part of the journey. Within the first hour, I sensed God ask me a question that would prove life-changing, followed by a statement: “It is time to paint on a bigger canvas.” I knew that meant

We have experienced several new discoveries that have proved pivotal in our aim of building a church.

There are many people doing wonderful volunteer work all over the world who we may never hear about but I would like to highlight one...

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A few years ago, when we were church planting in St Louis, we began renting various churches on Saturday evenings, whilst at the same...

Video 1: Relentlessly Raising (Part 1) One important aspect of learning to live a missional life is intentionality and one way we advance...

Video 2: Relentlessly Raising (Part 2) We are all called to be disciples who help others become followers of Jesus too! Rather than...

Video 1: Relentlessly Releasing (Part 1) If you would like more information or access to the written notes that go along with this...

Video 2: Relentlessly Releasing (Part 2) If you would like more information or access to the written notes that go along with this...

We have been meditating in a story found in Mark 2:1-12 where a crippled man is carried by four friends to get healed by Jesus who is...

Introduction Bible teaching is an important part of leading a microchurch and so we have to ask a very important question; ‘Am I simply...

Microchurches have four phases of development represented as 4 quadrants along two axes. The horizontal axis reflects apostolic activity...

Every microchurch is called to form disciples and develop apostles. Use this diagnostic to evaluate what steps individuals have taken,...

This worksheet helps you think through what you consider to be your top discipleship topics by forcing you to choose a finite amount.