Question 1

Are we becoming just another Sunday-centric church?

Accepted Answer

No. Community is central to our way of life together, and House Groups are the vehicle that helps us practice this in our everyday lives. While, consistent Sunday gatherings are important to connect the whole family together, the goal is to encourage and equip people to cultivate pockets of community where we live, work, and play. Church was never intended to be limited to a weekly program inside a religious building. The goodness can't be contained!

Question 2

Won’t this burn out volunteers and pastors?

Accepted Answer

We’re not asking a handful of people to do twice as much. We’re inviting more of the church into shared ownership, building healthy teams, and planning ahead so roles are sustainable and joyful. In healthy families, everyone has a part to play in sharing their gifts and serving one another. We all give and we all receive. A dedicated team is working specifically on volunteer systems and kids.

Question 3

What about Prayer Groups and other rhythms in our way of life?

Accepted Answer

Prayer is at the center of our formation and life with God. It’s not something we ever move on from. In this next season, we will be adjusting and re-imagining when and how we set rhythms for prayer together. House Groups have the flexibility to figure out what rhythms work within their group, and there’s also an opportunity to start and multiply new prayer rhythms.

Question 4

Will every Sunday gathering look the same?

Accepted Answer

Rather than viewing Sundays as an event to attend, we see them as a formative rhythm that shapes us as a family. This means we need to be even more intentional to make our times together participatory, relational, Spirit-led, and emotionally healthy—not performance-driven or overly programmatic. We have freedom to experiment a little! While the basic elements will be consistent, at least one Sunday a month will look intentionally different—focusing on practice, discussion, soul care, prayer, etc.—to keep us living what we say we value.

Question 5

What about space in our building and kids rooms?

Accepted Answer

We don't want to get too far ahead of ourselves, but we’re aware this could stretch our current building, especially for kids. We want to grow and be able to welcome more people into the family. We’re praying and actively planning for solutions, including the possibility of another building in God’s timing. Please be praying with us!

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