Church Strategy (5) - Three Elements

Our strategy should have three important elements.

1. Place of Safety
The darkness is squeezing out the light in our society.

Christians are currently a small minority in our society. Currently, we are tolerated, but when evil grows in confidence, this might change. If the world becomes hostile, standing alone will be dangerous. Christians are currently spread thinly throughout society. That was fine when were a strong influence in society, but is risky for a small minority. Isolated people are easily crushed.

We need a house church model that can provide safety in a time of darkness.

2. Rescue Vehicle
As darkness spreads, pain and sorrow will expand in the world.

Many people in the world will need to be rescued. This will be a huge opportunity for the church, but only if we are ready.

We need a house church model that is capable of rescuing people who are crushed in the world.

3. Kingdom of God
The Holy Spirit will not be defeated. He will eventually push back the darkness and build the Kingdom of God.

The Kingdom of God is not national.

The Kingdom of God is not the church.

The Kingdom of God is not political.

The Holy Spirit will give the Kingdom of God to restored local communities.
We need a house church model that can receive the Kingdom of God. We need a house church model that the Holy Spirit can use to bring the Kingdom of God into neighbourhoods and local communities.

This full series is at House Church Strategy.