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     The Awakening Church is a Spirit-filled and empowered evangelical non-denominational church that meets in homes. We are one church, many homes. We are one local church who meet in various homes. We unite around Jesus, relationships, doctrine, and common values. We long to see disciples made through hearts spiritually awakened to Jesus. Making disciples is our DNA.

     The Awakening Church exists for the purpose of training, teaching, and equipping the saints for the work of the ministry and missions, and to help her mature in Christlikeness. Our heart is to see a spiritual awakening in the hearts and lives of Christians. We seek to empower both men and women to fulfill God’s calling on their lives in the fullness of the Holy Spirit. We are a Spirit and Word church in which we seek to merge and balance together both the Spirit of God and the Holy Scriptures. We do not believe these are meant to be in competition with one another but rather to complement one another. We have a passion for both moving in spiritual gifts and the miracle working power of the Holy Spirit while at the same time having a robust biblical theology.      

     We gather together in homes centered around a minimum of four practices as outlined in Acts 2:42 – 1) the apostle’s teaching (Scripture), 2) fellowship, 3) food, and 4) prayer. The Awakening Church meets in homes for several reasons. We believe the home is ideal for authenticity. There is no religious feel to a living room and dining room. It has a more comfortable and casual feel for people so guards can be let down easier. The home is also ideal for connection because it is small. It is great for developing strong and intimate relationships because people get to really know one another. Having a meal together is a great way to connect in fellowship. Homes are also ideal for church discipline. When a local church is small, people can’t live a hidden life of sin for long. Sin will eventually be exposed, and it can be dealt with and repented of quickly, so the church is not polluted and compromised. Accountability flourishes in a small church.

     Homes are also ideal for participation. Our house church services allow everyone to participate in their spiritual gifts to edify one another. Everyone can participate instead of one man. Homes are also ideal because the money collected doesn’t go toward a building and its utilities and its upkeep. The money can go to the people to help meet needs and missions. The church meeting in houses is also biblical. The church regularly met in homes throughout the New Testament (buildings weren’t used for local churches until the third century AD). Lastly, we believe the house church model is more effective to reach the lost than traditional church models. House churches multiply fast because they are easier to start up without the overhead cost and simple in their structure. Homes become missionary hubs, making Gospel declaration and discipleship part of daily neighborhood life.

     “So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart.” – Acts 2:46