>> House Churches are tapping into an "organized religion" backlash that has left many people feeling abandoned by "traditional" religion. <<
Apparently not. 4 out of 5 House Church attendees also attend a regular-Church weekly service. It seems like what is really happening is a little extra strengthening on a smaller scale. Anyone know if "House Church" is anything more than simply Cursillo-, Renew-, Crysallis-, Emmaus-, or Alpha-style meetings?
I agree.
These stats strike me as sort of meaningless. They seemto be the equivalent of counting as Catholics any person who has ever attended Mass.
The article specifically states that it is not including small groups (cells within a church). So while I see your point, I would say that the author would differ in opinion.
This article is an inappropriate PR hype.
"Join the future or get left behind with the gray haired curmudgeons. Be there or be square."
I was a house church leader for 6 years. It was one of several community groups which met once a week. Our church was 25 miles away and we all attended that church on Sundays, but 8 of us who lived near each other got together every Wed. to pray for each other and support each other's Christian walk, with a little Bible study thrown in. If someone was sick we laid hands on them. We essentially formed a small intimate community within a larger community. It was very effective and fulfilling. Hope that helps'.