Top 10 Reasons to Be Involved in a Home Team

1.   Great environment for learning and understanding the Bible.

If you've ever listened to a Bible teacher or preacher and wanted to stop that person and say, "But what about . . . ?" or "I don't understand," then a Home Team is for you!  Preaching and teaching is one-way communication.  In a Home Team setting, you can ask questions, participate in a discussion of the text, and hear others share insights and illustrations of the truth you are trying to grasp.

2.   Great environment to connect with others..

Most people who have been a part of a Home Team say the greatest benefit is the close relationships and friendships that develop.  It helps to know that others are facing some of the same difficulties, or have lived through them and learned spiritual principles in the process.  We really do need each other.  God never meant for you to go it alone.

3.   Great environment to experience and grow in prayer.

Many people are hesitant to pray on front of others, especially in large groups.  In a Home Team of 6 to 12, you will learn to participate in prayer by having a conversation with God.  No one is pressured to pray, but as you become comfortable, you'll be able to join in.

4.   Great environment for support in life's problems.

Home Teams provide excellent support in times of crisis, change, and stress.  You'll have a sense of stability and security knowing there are people who really care for you and are committed to standing with you.  Many people in our church could testify that they would not have made it through a difficult time if it hadn't been for the support of other people.

5.   Great environment to introduce relatives and friends to spiritual matters.

It may be that some of your friends would not be caught dead in a church.  They have a preconceived idea and just the thought makes them defensive.  But those same people may be open to an invitation to a casual Bible discussion in a home or office setting.  In a Home Team, your friend can ask questions and express honest doubts without feeling "put on the spot."

6.   Great environment to develop your gifts and talents.

The Bible teaches that every Christ Follower is given certain talents or "gifts" to benefit others.  Unfortunately, most Christ Followers remain as spectators all their lives because large group meetings are primarily "sit and listen" situations.  As you share and participate in a relaxed Home Team setting, you'll discover opportunities to develop and serve with your gifts and talents.

7.   Great environment to deepen your understanding of worship.

Many Christ Followers mistakenly believe that worship can only happen on Sunday morning in a large room with a speaker and some singers.  Worship happens any time we focus on God.  Sometimes that happens best in a smaller group in praying and singing together.

8.   Great environment to follow the example of the Bible.

The book of Acts is very clear about how God intends for His people to grow and have their needs met in the church.  We will never be able to hire enough professional pastors to meet all the individual needs in our church family.  God never intended it to be that way.

9.   Great environment to be a part of the growth of our fellowship.

As Home Teams grow and relationships are built, so will our fellowship.  As we grow larger, we will also grow smaller.  This may seem like a contradiction at first.  It means that our growth as a whole is based on individuals.  As we multiply the number of Home Teams and individuals involved in them, so will our overall fellowship grow.  Home Teams are relational so that no matter the size of the entire church, you will never say "I don't know anyone" or "I just don't feel like I belong."

10.  Great environment to get some cooking tips.

OK, so this one may not seem as serious as the others.  But it is true!  Part of the fun of Home Teams is sharing refreshments and meals together.  We've got some very talented cooks who are more than willing to share some secrets with those of us whose definition of cooking is thawing something before putting it in the microwave!  Even if you're not interested in learning to cook, are you interested in eating some good treats?!?