Frequently Asked Questions

Scroll through a list of common questions from Shepherds below!

If your question isn’t answered here, we recommend exploring the other pages on the Guide to Shepherding. If you still need help, please reach out to Marie Winker.

  • Attendance is now taken through the LEAD App.

    Visit the CCB page to learn more.

  • IDPs are sent out quarterly by the House Church Team through email. This email will contain IDPs for all GPs in your group (based on who is listed in your group in CCB).

    All Shepherds will recieve an email, regardless of whether you have any new Gospel Partners or not.

    We recommend saving and printing this document, so that you can pray over them regularly!

    See the Gospel Partner page for more information.

  • This is great news!

    Visit the Multiplication & Transition Roadmap page to find next steps for you and your crew.

  • House Church is a place for our little ones to feel safe, loved, and included in the life of the HC family.

    Visit the Childcare page for policies, procedures & best practices.

  • Take inventory of who will be in town and available on that day. This prevents surprises, for both you as Shepherds and for those that may be able to attend.

    Consider moving to a different time, or day of the week. If possible, avoid cancelling, only doing so as a last option.

    If you need additional help thinking through holidays for your House Church, please reach out to Marie Winker.

  • Healthy Huddles are one of the pathways to deep vulnerability and relational connection inside of House Church.

    Visit the Huddles page to learn more about how to cultivate these in your House Church.

  • Your Local Outreach Coordinator will recieve an email mid-year with your remaining budget balance.

    If you still need assistance, please reach out to the Spread Hope Team.

  • Local Outreach is an opportunitity for House Churches to go OUT to serve the least of our city, and Meal Night is an opportunity to invite IN the lost to experience family inside of HC.

    This distinction is explored more on the Meal Night Philosophy page.

  • See below for the latest schedule of GP Trainings. Click on the link to go to the form to sign-up.

    September 28th

    November 16th

    February 8th

    April 12th

  • There are several ways for others to practially serve your House Church at large.

    See Other House Church Roles to find out more.