House Church Planting

🏠 House Church Planting Specialization

Launching Simple, Spirit-Led Communities That Multiply Disciples

The House Church Planting Specialization equips clergy to start and shepherd house churches—small, relational gatherings that meet in homes or informal spaces for worship, discipleship, and mission. In a world where traditional church models may face limitations, house churches offer a flexible, biblical, and deeply personal expression of Christian community.

This specialization is ideal for ministers, chaplains, missionaries, and bi-vocational leaders who want to see the Gospel spread through relational, Spirit-empowered gatherings.

💬 Why It Matters

From the book of Acts to the underground churches of today, house churches have been a powerful vehicle for advancing God’s Kingdom. In many places, they are the only viable or sustainable model for gathering believers. They often thrive in times of cultural opposition, economic hardship, or spiritual hunger.

This specialization matters because it empowers leaders to plant and nurture house churches with theological clarity and practical know-how. It prepares you to multiply disciples, raise up leaders, and cultivate authentic fellowship—all without the need for buildings, budgets, or bureaucracy.

🧰 What You’ll Learn

To receive this specialization, you must complete your core clergy credential and maintain a 2.0 GPA, along with the following targeted courses:

Multiplying Christian Leaders – Learn how to raise up and mentor leaders who can shepherd and grow new house churches.

Developing House Churches – Provides foundational theology, practical methods, and case studies on starting and sustaining house churches.

Multiplying Disciples – Teaches how to foster disciple-making movements through relational ministry and biblical teaching.

Fellowship and Hospitality Ministry – Trains you to create welcoming, spiritually rich environments that foster genuine community and growth.

🛠️ How This Specialization Equips You

With the House Church Planting credential, you are prepared to:

Launch new house churches in your local area or through mission efforts

Mentor house church leaders and guide them in spiritual oversight

Facilitate simple but powerful worship, teaching, and discipleship settings

Shepherd close-knit communities that practice biblical fellowship and outreach

Multiply the Gospel in places where traditional church planting may not be possible

To receive the
House Church Planting
You must have the credential
Christian Wedding Officiant or
Field Minister (Commended) or
Licensed Life Coach Minister or
Licensed Minister or
Ordained Minister
Requires a 2.00 GPA and to
complete the following :

Level 1 Endorsement

4 courses required

0 of 6 Minimum Units Completed

House Church Planting