Why are we accepting the term, “house church movement?” A movement denotes a temporary condition that will eventually move aside for the next “movement” that comes along.
What I have observed is that there is a growing trend to “systematize” the house church (more correctly referred to as the Ekklesia.)
The way things are going, the house church will have rites, systems and procedures that will rival the traditional church that so many are being called out from by the Holy Spirit.
Conferences, coaching, seminars etc. that promise “success” in house church operation and growth are looking just like the conferences, coaching, seminars etc. offered by the traditional church.
“Seekers” are targets for opportunists who offer “guarantees” of “success” at creating a house church. Who measures "success?" How can spiritual growth be "guaranteed? "
Being led by the Spirit is slowly being replaced by systems and procedures (can we say Sadducees and Pharisees?)
Coming soon: The House Church Denomination with its splits and divisions. The only difference from the traditional church will be the location if we allow the legalists to set up systems.
Be careful to keep your eyes on Jesus and not on systems.
Frank Coleman
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