What Does a Microchurch Look Like?
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What Does a Microchurch Look Like?
Episode Overview
This week, Brian and Corey dive into one of the most frequently asked questions: What does a microchurch actually look like? From addressing misconceptions to exploring rhythms and practical tools, this episode offers a clear picture of microchurches as spiritual families on mission.
Key Questions Answered:
What is a Microchurch?
It’s not just a Bible study or small group.
A microchurch is an extended spiritual family of Jesus followers living life together with a shared mission.
Identity comes first: It’s about being a family, not a program or event.
Why Do People Ask This Question?
People often wonder how it’s different from traditional small groups or church gatherings.
It’s a paradigm shift: microchurches function as a family integrated into everyday life.
Healthy Microchurch Rhythms (2-2-2 Framework):
To help microchurches stay healthy and balanced, the 2-2-2 Rhythm provides a monthly framework:
Two OUT
Twice a month, plan ways to engage people far from Jesus.
Examples: Throw a party, serve in your community, or make the Kingdom tangible in everyday life.
Two UP
Twice a month, gather with your microchurch family to worship and discover Jesus together.
Often guided by a Discovery Bible Study (DBS) format.
Two IN
Twice a month, connect with the larger body of Christ (e.g., hubs, coaching, or collective gatherings).
This helps microchurches stay resourced, encouraged, and reminded of the bigger mission.
Simple Gathering Tool: The Microchurch Format
When microchurch families gather, the format is simple and intentional:
Connect & Worship
Build relationships: share what you’re thankful for and what’s been challenging.
Worship together: sing, take communion, or pray.
Discover (Discovery Bible Study)
Read Scripture together.
Discuss: What stands out? What does this teach us about God and people?
Be vulnerable and accountable: “What will I do in response to this?”
Pray & Respond
Pray together and discuss how to live this out.
Make plans to bless others and share Jesus.
Kids & Microchurch:
Include the kids! Invite them to share, pray, or even act out Bible stories.
Like a healthy family, microchurches create integrated spaces while still honoring intentional times for kids and adults.
Why Does This Matter?
Microchurches de-professionalize church. They’re simple, nimble, and deeply relational.
This form of church matches the vision of gospel saturation: seeing disciple-makers on every street and spiritual families in every network.
It’s about apprenticeship: learning to follow Jesus in every area of life, together.
Final Thoughts:
The family of God is designed to be on mission. A microchurch looks like a healthy family: eating together, celebrating together, mourning together, and growing together. The tools shared in this episode (2-2-2 Rhythm and simple gathering formats) can help you live as a spiritual family that points to Jesus in everyday life.
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