We believe church growth can take many beautiful forms:

• When lives are changed by the Gospel
• When believers grow to become more like Jesus
• When God’s love begins to transform entire neighborhoods and communities

We’re starting small—on purpose. Meeting in a home naturally limits how many people can gather, and we have a strong conviction that smaller spaces help foster deeper relationships, real discipleship, and active participation. We’re especially focused on reaching people who’ve never experienced the love of God or who’ve drifted away from church entirely. That’s where our hearts are drawn: toward the “lost sheep” Jesus came to restore.

But what if God brings more people? What if the living room fills up faster than expected?

That’s a good “problem.” And if it happens, we’ll respond by staying rooted in three key principles:

1. Raise Up Local Leaders

As the community grows, so must the leadership. We want to identify and support people who can help shepherd others, disciple new believers, and make sure no one falls through the cracks. Leadership here won’t be about titles—it will be about responsibility, humility, and care.

2. Send People, Not Just Add Chairs

Growth won’t always mean getting bigger—it might mean sending out. Just like Jesus sent His disciples, we’ll equip and support people in our church who feel called to plant new house churches or serve on mission elsewhere. Some of us may go with them. Others may stay and keep building here. Either way, this kind of growth creates more space for others to meet Jesus.

3. Make Room - Practically and Spiritually

We’ve already made changes in our home to host a larger gathering (up to 65), and we’ve explored further expansions. Still, there may come a time when we’re out of room. We may temporarily find a larger gathering space that can accommodate our size, but unless God calls us in a different direction, our goal will be to return to our home as “the gathering place of the church” - trusting that God will raise up leaders and those who desire to be sent which will allow us to more practically meet regularly in a house.

We’re trusting that God will grow this church in His time, His way, and for His glory. And if that means outgrowing our living room? We’ll celebrate what He’s doing—and faithfully take the next step.