Q&A

Q: What is your definition of a Neighborhood? - Below are several key words and the definitions.

1. Neighborhood
An interacting population of various kinds of individuals in a common geographical location within walking distance to each other.

2. Community
An interacting population of various kinds of individuals in a common geographical location.

3. The Church
A group of people who are devoted followers of Jesus.

4. Spiritual transformation
Dramatic changes in purpose, attitudes, behaviour and lifestyle, characterized by actions of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control that reflect a commitment and obedience to Jesus Christ.

Q: What tools and resources do you recommend that will help me make a difference in my neighborhood?

  • An open Door
  • A smile or wave
  • Prayer
  • Food
  • A listening ear
  • A Neighborhood Resource Library - Click here to view the free resource area.
  • Technology and entertainment appliances - Stereo - TV - projector - DVD Player - Computer - Email - Skype…
  • Online Church and Life Group experiences

Q: How do I attach my PC or Laptop to a TV ?

A: To enhance the video viewing for a Lifegroup or House Church “live” experience, click here to download the document. Connecting-your-pc-to-your-tv.pdf Document

Q: What is a Neighborhood Life Coach?

A: Someone who is willing to take ownership of the spiritual footprint of their neighborhood by serving and encouraging the people in it. We along with partnering churches and organizations can help train, encourage and equip you with free tools and resources that have proven to be effective in a neighborhood environment. Click here to contact me for more information.

Q: What is a Neighborhood Resource Library?

A: It is a free library of practical book and video resources created for the benefit of the neighborhood in all aspects of their everyday life.

Q: How do you determine what resources to use?

· It should be simple to understand and use.

· It should engage a person and be practical. People want to be inspired and use something that will benefit them in everyday life situations.

· Put the best quality material in front of people. It should be so good you would be proud to put it in a person’s hand.

· It should be something which can be created and transfered by anyone, to anyone, in any neighborhood.

Q: What is a Simple Church?

A: It is a group of at least two or three people who are or are seeking to be followers of Christ, gathering together on a consistent basis, anywhere, anytime and facilitating change wherever they are.

Q: What is a House Church?

A: It is a simple church using a residential structure in a neighborhood or village to gather together.

More Q&A to come

Note: If you would like to participate or partner in this project, click here and let me know who you are and what you desire to see happen where you are live.

This project will adapt and change according to what works and fits with best practice models. I anticipate breaking a few “rules” as things move forward.

One Response to “Q&A”

  1. Lon Vining Says:
    February 25, 2008 at 5:02 pm

    Working to transition an emergent, student church in N. America’s most lost city to an organic/house church network model. 0.05% evangelicals here in Montreal, 250,000 students, scores of internationals, all need Christ. Would love to talk to you about this.

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