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	<title>Comments on: On Attending A Church</title>
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	<description>Thoughts on the Journey</description>
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		<title>By: Jesus</title>
		<link>http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2008/01/06/on-attending-a-church/#comment-30543</link>
		<dc:creator>Jesus</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2008 10:33:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>“They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity. (Acts 2:44-46)” thanks for remembering this holy words on your article.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>“They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity. (Acts 2:44-46)” thanks for remembering this holy words on your article.</p>
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		<title>By: Andy Robinson</title>
		<link>http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2008/01/06/on-attending-a-church/#comment-30531</link>
		<dc:creator>Andy Robinson</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2008 05:29:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Ariah, I love the pioneer spirit etc. and even find it nauseating to hear people want to go to a BIG church.  But it is often the bigger church that is able to specialize to some degree to include outreach to the smaller groups of need.  My recommendation is to do as you have stated be a part of supporting a larger movement but then have a small home group composed however you want (with the blessing of those you want to be under authority, covering, safety, and counsel.)  Your impact on the larger group may be multiplied as people see the fruit of your labors.  Furthermore you can benefit from the resources, wisdom and opportunities afforded by those gone before you.  Continue to be thankful for the youth group you had opportunity to be supported by.  Few house churches or even small churches have that or other support to offer.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ariah, I love the pioneer spirit etc. and even find it nauseating to hear people want to go to a BIG church.  But it is often the bigger church that is able to specialize to some degree to include outreach to the smaller groups of need.  My recommendation is to do as you have stated be a part of supporting a larger movement but then have a small home group composed however you want (with the blessing of those you want to be under authority, covering, safety, and counsel.)  Your impact on the larger group may be multiplied as people see the fruit of your labors.  Furthermore you can benefit from the resources, wisdom and opportunities afforded by those gone before you.  Continue to be thankful for the youth group you had opportunity to be supported by.  Few house churches or even small churches have that or other support to offer.</p>
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		<title>By: Derek Mooney</title>
		<link>http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2008/01/06/on-attending-a-church/#comment-30470</link>
		<dc:creator>Derek Mooney</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:51:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Web searches, web searches, web searches.  Just do a Google search for "House Church network" and poke around.  I don't think any of them have bubbled up to the point of being definitive - but most house churches try to register with some kind of listing website.

You can also ask around.  If you're already connected in a Christian community, talk to friends about it - most likely, someone you know has another friend in a house church somewhere.

Finally, you can always start one.  I think it's preferable to be involved in one first, but it's not a necessity.  If you do decide to start one, or want to think about starting one, I think it'd be good to be in close contact with others who have done it in the past, read a LOT of books on the subject (I highly recommend Wolfgang Simson and Frank Viola), and find some like-minded Christians who are willing to try something different.

When my wife and I were looking around at churches after I left my church two years ago, we eventually just stumbled across a house church.  But we had been mulling over the idea of starting one, and still are.  I guess my point there is just to be willing to do whatever God calls you to and pursue the opportunities He lays out.  But relationship is key, so pursuing it through existing relationships (whether searching for one or especially when starting one) is always a good bet.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Web searches, web searches, web searches.  Just do a Google search for &#8220;House Church network&#8221; and poke around.  I don&#8217;t think any of them have bubbled up to the point of being definitive - but most house churches try to register with some kind of listing website.</p>
<p>You can also ask around.  If you&#8217;re already connected in a Christian community, talk to friends about it - most likely, someone you know has another friend in a house church somewhere.</p>
<p>Finally, you can always start one.  I think it&#8217;s preferable to be involved in one first, but it&#8217;s not a necessity.  If you do decide to start one, or want to think about starting one, I think it&#8217;d be good to be in close contact with others who have done it in the past, read a LOT of books on the subject (I highly recommend Wolfgang Simson and Frank Viola), and find some like-minded Christians who are willing to try something different.</p>
<p>When my wife and I were looking around at churches after I left my church two years ago, we eventually just stumbled across a house church.  But we had been mulling over the idea of starting one, and still are.  I guess my point there is just to be willing to do whatever God calls you to and pursue the opportunities He lays out.  But relationship is key, so pursuing it through existing relationships (whether searching for one or especially when starting one) is always a good bet.</p>
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		<title>By: God</title>
		<link>http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2008/01/06/on-attending-a-church/#comment-30466</link>
		<dc:creator>God</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2008 10:32:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Good post to read, I think with god's grace and blessings you will get the house Church in your area very soon. Or you may look Online to the below link for church information.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Good post to read, I think with god&#8217;s grace and blessings you will get the house Church in your area very soon. Or you may look Online to the below link for church information.</p>
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		<title>By: josh</title>
		<link>http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2008/01/06/on-attending-a-church/#comment-30463</link>
		<dc:creator>josh</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jan 2008 17:09:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>you should get in touch with derek. or my friend eric. or britt. they all run in house church circles and from what i understand they are pretty informed about the resources out there.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>you should get in touch with derek. or my friend eric. or britt. they all run in house church circles and from what i understand they are pretty informed about the resources out there.</p>
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