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House ChurchesHouse Churches
ThenThen
andand
NowNow
House ChurchesHouse Churches
In ScriptureIn Scripture
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In ScriptureIn Scripture(Church mentioned rarely,(Church mentioned rarely,
Ekklesia meaning Ekklesia meaning Gathering/Community)Gathering/Community)
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ScriptureScripture
Christ to ConstantineChrist to Constantine
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ScriptureScripture
Christ to ConstantineChrist to Constantine
Institutionalization of Institutionalization of LiturgyLiturgy
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Institutional LiturgyInstitutional Liturgy
Separation of LaitySeparation of Laity
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Institutional LiturgyInstitutional Liturgy
Separation of LaitySeparation of Laity
Prescribed FormatPrescribed Format
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Institutional LiturgyInstitutional Liturgy
Separation of LaitySeparation of Laity
Prescribed FormatPrescribed Format
Elevation of ClergyElevation of Clergy
House ChurchesHouse Churches
Institutional LiturgyInstitutional Liturgy
Separation of LaitySeparation of Laity
Prescribed FormatPrescribed Format
Elevation of ClergyElevation of Clergy
Sinfulness/Sinfulness/Unworthiness/GuiltUnworthiness/Guilt
House ChurchesHouse Churches
Institutional LiturgyInstitutional Liturgy
Separation of LaitySeparation of Laity
Prescribed FormatPrescribed Format
Elevation of ClergyElevation of Clergy
Sinfulness/Sinfulness/Unworthiness/GuiltUnworthiness/Guilt
Official BuildingsOfficial Buildings
House ChurchesHouse Churches
Institutional LiturgyInstitutional Liturgy
Moved the TableMoved the Table
From the House toFrom the House to
InstitutionInstitution
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Institutional LiturgyInstitutional Liturgy
ReinforcedReinforced
HierarchicalHierarchical
ControlControl
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AA
Re-emergenceRe-emergence
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Bangladesh, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Cambodia,
Canada, China, Cuba, Canada, China, Cuba,
Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Egypt, Ethiopia, India,
Latin America, Sri Lanka, Latin America, Sri Lanka,
Vietnam, Vietnam,
USAUSA
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WhyWhy
A Return of the TableA Return of the Table
To the Home ?To the Home ?
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Reasons for Return:Reasons for Return:
InstitutionalInstitutional
LiturgicalLiturgical
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Institutional ReasonsInstitutional ReasonsHierarchical AbuseHierarchical Abuse
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Institutional ReasonsInstitutional ReasonsHierarchical AbuseHierarchical Abuse
Personal AlienationPersonal Alienation
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Institutional ReasonsInstitutional ReasonsHierarchical AbuseHierarchical Abuse
Personal AlienationPersonal Alienation
Institutional DiscriminationInstitutional Discrimination
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Institutional ReasonsInstitutional ReasonsHierarchical AbuseHierarchical Abuse
Personal AlienationPersonal Alienation
Institutional DiscriminationInstitutional Discrimination
Lack of SpiritualityLack of Spirituality
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Institutional ReasonsInstitutional ReasonsHierarchical AbuseHierarchical Abuse
Personal AlienationPersonal Alienation
Institutional DiscriminationInstitutional Discrimination
Lack of SpiritualityLack of Spirituality
Irrelevance in Today’s WorldIrrelevance in Today’s World
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Reason:Reason:
Institutional ChurchInstitutional Church
has been madehas been made
Un-ChristlikeUn-Christlike
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Liturgical ReasonsLiturgical ReasonsSexismSexism
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Liturgical ReasonsLiturgical ReasonsSexismSexism
Pervasive Pervasive Unworthiness/GuiltUnworthiness/Guilt
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Liturgical ReasonsLiturgical ReasonsSexismSexism
Pervasive Pervasive Unworthiness/GuiltUnworthiness/Guilt
Outdated Words and MusicOutdated Words and Music
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Liturgical ReasonsLiturgical ReasonsSexismSexism
Pervasive Pervasive Unworthiness/GuiltUnworthiness/Guilt
Outdated Words and MusicOutdated Words and Music
Poor MinistersPoor Ministers
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Liturgical ReasonsLiturgical ReasonsSexismSexism
Pervasive Pervasive Unworthiness/GuiltUnworthiness/Guilt
Outdated Words and MusicOutdated Words and Music
Poor MinistersPoor Ministers
Boring/Depressing/Boring/Depressing/ImpersonalImpersonal
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Liturgical Reason:Liturgical Reason:
Liturgy has been Liturgy has been renderedrendered
Non-Transformative,Non-Transformative,
IrrelevantIrrelevant
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JesusJesus
Never asked to be Never asked to be Worshiped,Worshiped,
OnlyOnly
Emulated.Emulated.
House Churches House Churches NowNow
LeadershipLeadership
House Churches NowHouse Churches Now
LeadershipLeadership
FormatFormat
House Churches NowHouse Churches Now
LeadershipLeadership
FormatFormat
NetworkingNetworking
House Churches NowHouse Churches Now
LeadershipLeadership
FormatFormat
NetworkingNetworking
RelationshipsRelationships
House Churches NowHouse Churches Now
LeadershipLeadership
FormatFormat
NetworkingNetworking
RelationshipsRelationships
DiversityDiversity
House Churches NowHouse Churches Now
GatheringGathering
LearningLearning
GrowingGrowing
SupportingSupporting
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Keys to GrowthKeys to GrowthFreedom of ThoughtFreedom of Thought
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Keys to GrowthKeys to GrowthFreedom of ThoughtFreedom of Thought
CommunityCommunity
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Keys to GrowthKeys to GrowthFreedom of ThoughtFreedom of Thought
CommunityCommunity
DialogueDialogue
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Keys to GrowthKeys to GrowthFreedom of ThoughtFreedom of Thought
CommunityCommunity
DialogueDialogue
Searching Outside the BoxSearching Outside the Box
House ChurchesHouse Churches
Keys to GrowthKeys to GrowthFreedom of ThoughtFreedom of Thought
CommunityCommunity
DialogueDialogue
Searching Outside the BoxSearching Outside the Box
Ambiguity OKAmbiguity OK
House ChurchesHouse Churches
Keys to GrowthKeys to GrowthFreedom of ThoughtFreedom of Thought
CommunityCommunity
DialogueDialogue
Searching Outside the BoxSearching Outside the Box
Ambiguity OKAmbiguity OK
Full ParticipationFull Participation
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Keys to GrowthKeys to Growth
Forward LookingForward Looking
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Keys to GrowthKeys to Growth
Forward LookingForward Looking
CreativityCreativity
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Keys to GrowthKeys to Growth
Forward LookingForward Looking
CreativityCreativity
Unanimity Not NeededUnanimity Not Needed
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Keys to GrowthKeys to Growth
Forward LookingForward Looking
CreativityCreativity
Unanimity Not NeededUnanimity Not Needed
Open/WelcomingOpen/Welcoming
House ChurchesHouse Churches
Keys to GrowthKeys to Growth
Forward LookingForward Looking
CreativityCreativity
Unanimity Not NeededUnanimity Not Needed
Open/WelcomingOpen/Welcoming
Nurturing/NourishingNurturing/Nourishing
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WhereverWherever
Two or ThreeTwo or Three
Are GatheredAre Gathered
In My Name . . .In My Name . . .
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