The most rapid expansion of Christianity in history took place in the first two hundred fifty years of the Church's history . . . until recently. Something has been happening for the past twenty-five years in China that is growing even faster. What is remarkable is that both of these explosive Church growth movements have something in common besides a multitude of "on fire" Christians led by the Holy Spirit. Both are house-church movements. The most dramatic Church growth in history in ancient and in modern times has occurred where there were no church buildings – just believers multiplying from house to house. This book looks at the philosophy and practicality of "home church" for today. It is "must" reading for any believer interested in seeing the Great Commission fulfilled in our time.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Mission Statement

Chapter 2: The Case for House Churches

Chapter 3: The House Church in the New Testament

Chapter 4: What is a Church?

Chapter 5: What is a House Church?

Chapter 6: Church Membership

Chapter 7: Saturation Church Planting

Chapter 8: A Wheel or a Vine?

Chapter 9: One Step to Unity

Chapter 10: What Do You Do in a House Church?

Chapter 11: How to Start a House Church

Chapter 12: Frequently Asked Questions

Summary

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About the Author

Bibliography

Other Books by Robert Fitts, Sr.

Endorsements

Robert Fitts, Sr., is a man with a passion to saturate the world with local churches. This zeal comes through clearly as a mandate in his book The Church in the House. This is truly a strategy to fast-track discipleship that is desperately needed right now as millions have been turning to Christ in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Eastern Europe.

Loren Cunningham, Founder and President, Youth With a Mission

Robert Fitts is one of God's growing number of voices today on the subject of House Church. He has been a man in preparation for many years. The Church in the House gives a compelling presentation for the very simple, biblical approach to church life. We can see the Great Commission fulfilled quickly if we will follow this approach to church planting and church life. May God use this book around the world to awaken His people to His plan for His church.

Nate Krupphome church author and publisher

About the Author

Robert Fitts, Sr., with his wife Joni, has spent over forty-five years serving the Lord as pastor, teacher, missionary, evangelist, children's worker, and author. His writings and travels have touched many nations. This book is the culmination of all of these years of experience and resulting wisdom.