HOST RESOURCES & TRAINING
CHURCH @ HOME | HOST TRAINING VIDEO
STEP ONE:
Commit & Pray
Intentionality & Faith are the first priority...
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You have likely decided to host or co-host C@H. If not, we encourage you to take a step of faith and say yes. If you sense the Lord nudging you to commit, lean into that.
Whether or not you have experience hosting and leading, this is a great opportunity to grow and serve.
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Pray Over Your C@H...
Submit your C@H to the Lord in prayer. Ask for His guidance and blessing. Seek His heart. Ask Him to help you with guests, logistics, fellowship, ministry, safety, and anything else on your heart.
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Let Us Know You Are Planning to Host...​
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If you haven't already done so, please click the link below and let us know you are hosting C@H. Even if you don't have space for guests, we want to support you.
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STEP TWO:
Learn & Prepare
Become a Student of the Experience...
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If you are new to hosting or leading, we encourage you to recognize you are a student who is discovering a new skill and gift, this is awesome and can be overwhelming. Everyone starts somewhere and it becomes easier with practice.
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Hopefully the video above had helpful suggestions.
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Team Up; Link Arms with Others...
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Team is key. Find people with different gifts to partner with you and lead out various aspects of a C@H. Roles and opportunities for people could include the following...
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Food Organizer (perfectpotluck.com)
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Fellowship & Fun
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Guest List & Invites
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Facilitator
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Praise & Worship
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Devotional or Bible Study
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Prayer
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Kids’ Activities
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Intentional Content/Message...
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While you don't need to be a Bible scholar or a brilliant teacher to facilitate, your group does want to have a sense of direction from the Lord for an emphasis for C@H. Try to be spirit-led as you choose what Biblically-based content you will pursue.
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Occasionally, COTR may provide a devotional for C@H hosts/leads to offer direction. Click the link below.
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STEP THREE:
Execute & Engage
Invites are Key...​
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Get the word out to your guests sooner than later. We recommend a phone call, face-to-face invite, or even a flyer. Create group text if helpful.
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Follow Up With Team...
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Touch base with anyone committed to taking the lead on any roles to see how they are coming along with.
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Host the C@H...
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Now it's time to gather. Remain prayerful, asking the Spirit of God to lead and cover your time together.
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Your C@H Plan...
Try to have a basic agenda for an order of activities, but hold it loosely; don't force the experience.
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What will worship look like?
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How will you get into the word?
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When will you break bread?
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Are you having communion?
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Is there a need for a time of prayer?
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When does fellowship and fun happen?
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Set Some Boundaries and Expectations...
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Invite guests to honor each other, the host home, and the time. If you are okay for people to linger, great; but if not, feel free to let guests know when the gathering is done.
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