What is Simple Church - A primer on the simple church movement by some experienced and thoughtful pioneers.
A Study on Giving/Generosity - We typically understand our role in giving to be primarily one of helps. That is, we are the ones who have been entrusted with something and someone else needs it so we should be giving so that their needs can be met. But an examination of several key verses paints a different picture as to the reason for why we should give.
Leave the Building Inventory - The "Leave the Building" cause is about more than just becoming a house church, it is about removing any obstacle that may be standing in the way of what God wants for us to be and do. This inventory will help you identify where you need to leave the building in five key areas: church, family, work, outreach, and personal spiritual growth.
From Tolerance to Love - When it comes to those who are different from us, whether it be in beliefs, lifestyle, or personality, tolerance is a copout. As Jesus' followers, we are called to love. Here are some ideas to get you moving in the right direction.
5 Ways to Show the Love of Christ This Halloween - The Well challenges Christians to make use of days like Halloween by showing the love of Christ to their neighbors in practical ways.
Small (Big) Ways to Address Poverty - We believe it is the actions of individuals and communities that make the biggest difference when it comes to addressing problems like poverty. Here are some ideas on how you can help.
7 Ways to Address Social Justice Today! - Everyone can do something to represent Jesus in this world. Our team at The Well would like to throw out these simple ideas that you can do today.
Top 5 Books on Community - Community-themed books were found lacking from the ECPA's Top 50 Best-Selling Christian books. In response, The Well came up with their own list: The Top 5 Books on Community.
Learning Together - Find out more about a survey that The Well is doing in our movement and how you can join us in learning together and increasing our effectiveness.
Reaching the Receptive - Here are some great pointers from simple-minded.net about how to reach the receptive people and connect them with your house church community.
A Comparison Chart - Our friends at simple-minded.net share a great resource to differentiate between simple churches and conventional churches.
Distinguising Characteristics and Values of "Conventional" Versus "Simple" Churches - Explore with us how these two forms of church are distinct.
Engagement Guidelines - One of the distinctives of a House Church is how the group engages and connects together. Here are some guidelines to help you think through the group interactions.
Quick-Start Guide For Simple Churches Many of you may be wondering how to begin the journey towards a house church movement in your community. Here are some simple steps.
The Essentials of Extraordinary - Starting a "simple church is easy. It's much more challenging to establish one on the right foundation and grow it into the Christ-honoring, love-driven, life-transforming, multiplication-minded powerhouse that God has in mind.