How To Build A Thriving House Church Network with Art Thomas

Brent and Katie Kruithof, along with Mark and Michelle Tiderman, give their top 10 tips for how to actually build a family team. These are highly actionable tips that pair really well with the first part of this Housecraft talk (listen to the previous episode of this podcast to hear the 30,000 foot overview of what a family team is and why you should build one!). This is one of the best ways to disciple your kids and create a family on mission, so you make the most of your relationships with those closest to you, while simultaneously impacting the world for the Kindom. In this episode, we talk about: 0:00 Intro 1:59 Tip 1: Know Your Purpose 4:51 Tip 2: On Purpose, With Purpose 9:07 Tip 3: Create A Culture 14:29 Tip 4: Create Rhythms That Anchor 17:31 Tip 5: Do It Together 21:31 Tip 6: Integrate 23:44 Tip 7: Remember Family Stories 28:01 Tip 8: Be The Loudest Voice 31:08 Tip 9: Be A Doer 34:47 Tip 10: Mechanics, Consistency, Intensity 39:00 Remember What You Are Building 41:27 How do you determine what your family's multi-generational vision actually is? 42:40 How do you work with your spouse to choose the next thing once you've taken the first steps? 44:07 How do you stop the chaos of all the (kid) activities? 46:45 What are some tips/next steps for couples about to have kids and want to take on this framework? 48:34 As your kids get older, how do you continue and increase buy-in with the family vision/mission? 50:59 Fear of your mission pushing your kids away --- 🏠 LEARN HOW TO MAKE DISCIPLES FOR JESUS, IN AND THROUGH YOUR HOME: 1kh.org --- Hi, welcome to the 1000 Houses Podcast! Our goal here is to help you spread the Gospel, build a community, and multiply disciplines...in and through your home. Your host is Jeremy Pryor. Make sure to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or Youtube so you don't miss out on future episodes! Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1khouses/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1000houses/

What type of family are you building? Did you even know there were different family models? In the Western world, we've been duped into believing that the model we all know and grew up in is normal...but it's actually a new experiment over the past couple hundred years. And if we look around, how well is it working? This talk by Mark and Michelle Tiderman, part of our Housecraft series of events, dives into the ancient family model outlined in the Bible and pretty much every other historical society up until recently. You'll learn how to see family as a multigenerational team on mission. In this episode, we talk about: 0:00 Intro 2:21 What Type of Family Are You Building? 5:08 The 2 Types of Families 14:38 The First Family Mission (Genesis 1) 19:46 Jesus’ Family Team 20:33 A Multigenerational Family Team on Mission 24:20 Moving from Reactive to Proactive 26:16 Moving from Separate to Integrated 28:40 Correct Expectations! 30:49 Moving from “Me Centered” to “Shared Identity” 33:34 From Babysitter to Coach 35:31 Family On Mission --- 🏠 LEARN HOW TO MAKE DISCIPLES FOR JESUS, IN AND THROUGH YOUR HOME: 1kh.org --- Hi, welcome to the 1000 Houses Podcast! Our goal here is to help you spread the Gospel, build a community, and multiply disciplines...in and through your home. Your host is Jeremy Pryor. Make sure to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or Youtube so you don't miss out on future episodes! Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1khouses/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1000houses/

When we talk about church gatherings, we often fall into one of two extremes: 1. Super libertarian 2. Super controlled Both ends of the spectrum have value in the right context, but what happens when we go outside the box and stop turning one dial to 100% and the other to 0%? That's what Art Thomas us understand today, as he shares how his organization has built a local house church network...and why they took the unusual step of officially organizing it instead of leaving it cranked to 100% "freedom". Jeremy and Art discuss thinking outside the box, how to decide if you should officially organize, how to disciple people within a house church setting, and how to build engaged groups (since most people are used to passive worship services). In this episode, we talk about: 0:00 Intro 2:37 From unconventional church plants to thriving house church network 15:11 How freedom to think outside the box encourages disciple-making 25:32 Should your house church group officially organize? 32:28 House church network governing structure 38:14 Defining discipleship 47:23 How to activate people's gifts after (potentially) decades of passivity in worship services Mentioned: Art's Website: https://www.artthomas.org/ Roots Church Website: https://www.rootsag.org/ Gospel Houses: How Everyday Christians can Make Disciples At Home by Art Thomas:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/1959547011/ The Heavenly Man: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0825446775/ Letters To The Church by Francis Chan: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0830776583/ Revolution by George Barna: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0096VZ85G/ Family on Mission by Mike Breen: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0999898108/ --- 🏠 LEARN HOW TO MAKE DISCIPLES FOR JESUS, IN AND THROUGH YOUR HOME: 1kh.org --- Hi, welcome to the 1000 Houses Podcast! Our goal here is to help you spread the Gospel, build a community, and multiply disciplines...in and through your home. Your host is Jeremy Pryor. Make sure to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or Youtube so you don't miss out on future episodes! Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1khouses/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1000houses/

In this episode of the 1000 Houses podcast, Jeremy Pryor engages with author and Family Foundations International founder, Craig Hill. They explore the vital role of families in discipleship, delving into the power of blessings, emotional connections between spouses, and the influence of multi-generational teams. The conversation covers practical habits for family discipleship, insights from Jewish family traditions, and the need to reshape modern Christian culture to more faithfully reflect biblical principles. Craig shares his personal journey and challenges along the way in marriage, leading to profound revelations that he now imparts through his books and ministries. In this episode, we talk about: 0:00 Intro 2:08 Craig's Backstory and a Culture of Blessing 8:19 Overcoming Emotional Disconnection in Families (Especially Between Fathers and Sons) 10:49 4 Practical Steps for Emotional Reconnection 17:06 The Importance of Emotional Availability 19:05 Strategic Kingdom Conversations: Discipling Nations 25:48 Generational Thinking and Vision Transmission 29:29 Jewish Influence on American Culture 34:25 Restoring Family Theology 38:50 The Role of Families in Discipling Nations 41:49 Practical Steps for Family Discipleship 47:14 Conclusion and Blessing Resources Mentioned: The Ancient Paths by Craig Hill craighill.org --- 🏠 LEARN HOW TO MAKE DISCIPLES FOR JESUS, IN AND THROUGH YOUR HOME: 1kh.org --- Hi, welcome to the 1000 Houses Podcast! Our goal here is to help you spread the Gospel, build a community, and multiply disciplines...in and through your home. Your host is Jeremy Pryor. Make sure to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or Youtube so you don't miss out on future episodes! Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1khouses/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1000houses/

The episode features a conversation with Dr. Tom Wadsworth on the historical understanding of early Christian gatherings and worship practices. The discussion explores how the Lord's Supper evolved from the representation of Jesus' sacrifice to being viewed as a sacrifice offered by Christians to God, reflecting broader cultural influences from Judaism and paganism. The podcast delves into the structure of early assemblies, the significance of household gatherings, and the development of church liturgy and leadership over the centuries. It also tackles contentious issues such as the descriptive versus prescriptive debate in interpreting New Testament practices and the challenges of transitioning from structured worship services to more informal, participatory gatherings in homes. In this episode, we talk about: 0:00 Intro 2:44 Why is Early Church Gathering Such a Controversial Topic? 04:39 Prescriptive vs. Descriptive Debate 07:14 Exploring Early Christian Assemblies 10:22 The Evolution of Christian Liturgy 21:22 1st Century House Churches and Informal Gatherings 29:15 Is Modern Worship Too Professional? 33:08 What Were They Actually Doing in 1st Century Church Gatherings? 36:26 Prophecy and Edification in Early Gatherings 39:02 Leadership and Order in Early Churches 42:27 Understanding 'Ecclesia' and Church Dynamics 44:38 Family and Household Impact on the Early Church 48:05 Head Coverings and Women's Roles in Church Resources: tomwadsworth.com Tom Wadsworth on Youtube --- 🏠 LEARN HOW TO MAKE DISCIPLES FOR JESUS, IN AND THROUGH YOUR HOME: 1kh.org --- Hi, welcome to the 1000 Houses Podcast! Our goal here is to help you spread the Gospel, build a community, and multiply disciplines...in and through your home. Your host is Jeremy Pryor. Make sure to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or Youtube so you don't miss out on future episodes! Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1khouses/ Follow on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/1000houses/](https://www.instagram.com/1000houses/)

Jeremy is joined by Steve Jellicorse, who's spent decades discipling his family and community through a network of small home churches. He's also been involved in international ministry, using house church as a tool for believers in persecuted parts of the world to met. As a grandfather, pastor, former business executive, and disciple-maker, Steve has a ton of wisdom to share with us today on generational impact, the 5 forms of church, radically selling out to Jesus, and more. The conversation also touches on the importance of humility, the unique challenge of discipling Americans, and the role grandparents play in spiritual education. In this episode, we talk about: 0:00 Intro 02:34 Steve's Journey: From Jesus Movement to College Ministry 03:55 Disillusionment and Rediscovery 06:23 Transition from Business to Ministry 11:23 House Church Beginnings 14:40 The Evolution of House Church 21:46 The Five Forms of Church 30:48 The Role of Spiritual Mentors 31:49 The Importance of Humility in Discipleship 32:55 Confession and Accountability 34:13 The Journey Towards Christlikeness 37:34 Receiving Reproof and Humility 41:43 The Role of Grandparents in Discipleship 44:32 The Importance of Family Stories 50:11 Emotional Availability and Healing Resources: https://antioch.org/about --- 🏠 LEARN HOW TO MAKE DISCIPLES FOR JESUS, IN AND THROUGH YOUR HOME: 1kh.org --- Hi, welcome to the 1000 Houses Podcast! Our goal here is to help you spread the Gospel, build a community, and multiply disciplines...in and through your home. Your host is Jeremy Pryor. Make sure to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or Youtube so you don't miss out on future episodes! Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1khouses/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1000houses/

In this talk, Lucas Cole and Blake and Chandler Smith teach us the top 10 tips for how to implement SOPs in your home to maximize clarity and minimize chaos. In this episode, we talk about: 00:00 Introduction 2:00 Tip 1: Begin with the end in mind 4:25 Tip 2: Every process has a shelf life 6:03 Tip 3: Simplify 7:35 Tip 4: SOPs are for parents, too 11:31 Tip 5: They WANT this 14:30 Tip 6: You can use rewards + SOPs 16:35 Tip 7: Focus on ROI 19:34 Tip 8: Work with the age of the kid 21:20 Tip 9: Make it work FOR you 24:28 Tip 10: Keep it in the family 26:11 Q&A: The Blessing Hour: A Pre-Dinner Routine 27:32 Q&A: Morning Routine: Waking Up and Breakfast 28:34 Q&A: Logistics for Kids Making Breakfast 30:36 Q&A: Chores for Younger Kids 35:54 Q&A: When do you actually write these down and talk about them? 36:55 Q&A: When kids are "helping" (actually making more mess) 39:31 Q&A: Will we pass these down to our kids? 41:18 Q&A: Allowance and Financial Education 45:21 Q&A: What a Well-Managed, Well-Ordered, Hospitable Home Looks Like 47:33 Q&A: Training Kids Tips Resources Mentioned: Hunt, Gather, Parent Watch last week's episode where Blake explains the how and why to create family SOPs here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0C8uanCvG08 --- 🏠 EARN HOW TO MAKE DISCIPLES FOR JESUS, IN AND THROUGH YOUR HOME: 1kh.org --- Hi, welcome to the 1000 Houses Podcast! Our goal here is to help you spread the Gospel, build a community, and multiply disciplines...in and through your home. Your host is Jeremy Pryor. Make sure to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or Youtube so you don't miss out on future episodes! Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1khouses/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1000_houses/

In this talk, Blake Smith teaches us how to manage a household effectively using Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, he explains how SOPs have transformed his family's culture. The focus is on training children in household tasks, creating order, and fostering responsibility with an ultimate goal of reducing chaos and enhancing family dynamics. In this episode, we talk about: 00:00 Introduction and Opening Prayer 00:58 Introducing Household SOPs 02:23 Biblical Perspective on Ambition and Household Management 04:43 Applying Business Principles to Family Life 07:17 The Importance of Training and SOPs 08:31 When Your Kids Make Breakfast for the Family EVERY Morning... 11:31 The 5 Whys of Implementing SOPs in the Home 17:48 How to Define and Create SOPs 22:53 Transitioning SOPs from Business to Family 24:33 Per Child or Per Behaviour? 25:44 "Live" Example: Dinner Pickup 28:49 Training and Iterating Family SOPs 31:53 Q&A: Addressing Common Challenges --- 🏠 EARN HOW TO MAKE DISCIPLES FOR JESUS, IN AND THROUGH YOUR HOME: 1kh.org --- Hi, welcome to the 1000 Houses Podcast! Our goal here is to help you spread the Gospel, build a community, and multiply disciplines...in and through your home. Your host is Jeremy Pryor. Make sure to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or Youtube so you don't miss out on future episodes! Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1khouses/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1000_houses/

Should every father be a prepper? Or should we just trust in God and "not care"? Jeremy Pryor and his wife April discuss this topic, which he writes about in his new book, The Ruling Household. Jeremy reads a section from one of the book's chapters, then discusses how to actually balance this tension that we have to hold as Christians, between being wise and preparing (even for generosity's sake) and trusting in God. There are a few steps, that if you break them down over the next 3, 5, or even 10+ years, will set your family up not only to survive a cataclysmic event, but to thrive and be generous with your neighbours. In this episode, we talk about: 1:24 Every father, a prepper (from Jeremy's new book) 5:11 How to "build an ark" to prep for contingencies 14:15 The tension between preparing and trusting God 20:35 Assumption of stability has undermined the multigenerational family 23:36 The point is generosity 26:04 Turn it into an annual project with the kids Resources: The Ruling Household: Every Father A Prepper? --- 🏠 LEARN HOW TO MAKE DISCIPLES FOR JESUS, IN AND THROUGH YOUR HOME: 1kh.org --- Hi, welcome to the 1000 Houses Podcast! Our goal here is to help you spread the Gospel, build a community, and multiply disciplines...in and through your home. Your host is Jeremy Pryor. Make sure to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or Youtube so you don't miss out on future episodes! Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1khouses/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1000houses/

Jeremy Pryor and his wife April answer one of the most common questions they get while discipling through 1KH: "How do I make disciples while I'm in the season of life where I've got little kids?" In this episode, you'll learn 5 practical tips to ensure you're still able to obey Jesus' command to make disciples, without putting your family (or sanity!) at risk. In this episode, we talk about: 1:37 5 tips for disciple-making in a season with littles 3:29 Family ON mission vs. family AS mission 7:40 The risks of ONLY discipling your kids (and not bringing other people into your disciple-making process) 11:53 Tip 1: Integrate your spouse and kids into your getaways 15:09 Tip 2: Make disciple-making a 4-month season of your year 19:10 Tip 3: Only make disciples of those who are willing and who value a more integrated experience based around your schedule 22:54 Tip 4: Support your spouse's disciple-making efforts 26:02 Tip 5: Be comfortable only giving what you have --- 🏠 LEARN HOW TO MAKE DISCIPLES FOR JESUS, IN AND THROUGH YOUR HOME: 1kh.org --- Hi, welcome to the 1000 Houses Podcast! Our goal here is to help you spread the Gospel, build a community, and multiply disciplines...in and through your home. Your host is Jeremy Pryor. Make sure to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or Youtube so you don't miss out on future episodes! Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1khouses/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1000houses/