What are some pitfalls and traps to avoid in house church networks?
Pride A common pitfall to avoid in house churches and house church networks is pride. House churches are not the panacea for today’s ailing church. If those of us who are called to house church networks take a superior attitude, the Bible tells us we will fall. House church networks are only one of the many things the Lord is doing in the world today. We should never have an exclusive attitude. Fear Another trap to avoid is fear. House churches are largely unproven entities in today’s church world. They are new for this generation and depend on grass root leaders to take the initiative. We have to learn to move in faith, and not in fear. Independent spirit Still another hidden danger is developing an independent and isolationist spirit. Sometimes those who do not want to come under any type of spiritual authority will gravitate towards house church ministry because they believe they can do their own thing without having to answer to anyone. This kind of independent spirit is a form of
