In this episode we explore what a micro church is and why smaller, participatory gatherings can still embody the full life of the church worship, maturity, and mission from living rooms to local service. We talk autonomy (it’s a church, not just a “group”), a multigenerational picture around the table, Matthew 18, and a 1 Corinthians 14 rhythm where everyone comes to give.

We also share real stories—like a Sunday spent serving at a soup kitchen followed by prayer and communion—and why this can be a gentler on-ramp for skeptics and the hurt. You’ll hear how calling and creativity open space for diverse expressions (from neighborhood meals to hospice worship) while staying humble: this isn’t “the only way,” just a fruitful one for many.

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:38 Definition & autonomy: a micro church is a church

03:32 A living-room picture + Matthew 18 presence

04:08 Participation over performance; shrinking the stage/audience gap

05:25 1 Corinthians 14: everyone comes ready to give

08:13 From big church to built-in community

10:18 Mission in practice: “soup kitchen Sunday” + communion

12:02 Calling & creativity: diverse expressions of church

13:04 Not the only way: humility & unity across expressions

14:44 Overcoming “living-room nerves”: safety & expectations

18:12 Beauty in vulnerable moments & shared worship

19:12 A safer entry point for seekers; bringing church to people

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