If someone new is interested in visiting your House Church, it’s best to first meet in-person. This allows you to get to know each other and ensure you’re on the same page about House Church. Make sure to emphasize commitment, which is a core value in SP House Churches, and explain why it’s important.
Key points to cover:
- Commitment
- Attend Sunday Service weekly
- Attend House Church weekly
- Purpose of House Church
- A place to encounter God
- The goal is spiritual growth
- Visiting Protocol
- They can visit up to 3 different House Churches.
- They may visit each House Church up to two times before needing to commit.
This conversation may reveal that House Church isn’t the right fit for them or that their reasons for joining don’t align with its purpose. For all newcomers, this meeting helps set clear expectations for House Church.
Sample Message
Hi [VISITOR’S NAME],
Thanks for showing interest in our HC.
It’d be great to meet you in person, so we can get to know each other, and talk about HC a bit.
Will you be around this Sunday? Can we meet after the 9am service?
Let me know if you have any more questions.
God Bless,
[HC LEADER’ NAMES]