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1. Simply put - It is a return to the New Testament pattern where Christ followers met in small communities of faith (homes) practicing the essentials of his teachings.  In other words, It is a small community of faith, encountering God together, making a real difference. Top
2. A Christ Community is entirely relational. We relate to each other; we relate to God; we relate to our neighbor. We might share a meal together, pray together, discuss the scriptures together, share communion and baptism, and share our resources to make the world a better place. Top
3. Whenever it wants - or can. The scriptures record that the earliest Christ followers daily in their homes and shared their lives together. Saturday night, Monday morning, Thursday for lunch - it's not about "the meeting". It's about "the community." Top
4. Community requires...well...commitment. And we are committed to facilitating environment where you can make the kind of friends that will both accept you and help you live a life that honors God. Are you committed? Top
5. Encountering God isn't a secret, but it is a mystery. From the earliest days, people have sought God only to find that God was already seeking them. Connecting with God is as simple as talking to Him by prayer and connecting with Him via Scripture - a portal into the presence of God. Top
6. We don't wait around for the church to "do something" about the needs and hurts in the world - we take matters into our own hands. Compassion begins in our own neighborhood extending out to the neediest of nations. Watching out for our elderly neighbors, serving in a homeless shelter, and teaching for a week in a majority world nation are examples of sharing the love of Jesus "to the least of these." Top
7. We affirm the historical tenets of orthdox Christianity and the functions of biblical leadership outlayed in Scripture. We transmit these truths through our intentional and relational mentoring program for those interested in developing the gifts that God calls them to use in His service. Top
8. Short answer - yes. Funny though, people often ask this question as though an affirmative answer somehow validates the undergound, organic movement. From our perspective, the public gathering is validated by the successul birth, growth, and multiplication of new Christ Communities. Our gathering is called focus and is a public celebration of what God is doing among all Christ Communities. Top
9. Yes, of course. A Christ Community is a safe place to explore the claims of Christ, ask questions, and pursue your spiritual journey. Top
10. Well, we're not sure what a "regular" church is, but we do believe that a strategic movement of God around the globe will take place when the church is organic, simple, and reproducible.  We are not "anti" traditional or any other kind of church, we just believe that this is the most natural expression of church in an urban context like New York City. Top