Why Join A Network?

This is a reasonable question. What are the benefits of this over simply remaining an independent community? It was noted in the search for a model of being a true fellowship, that single house churches either become ingrown and stagnant, or, they lose the qualities that make them unique and desirable by outgrowing the “house church” and becoming a traditional church. Maintaining the benefits of simple communities as our primary family, and adding a secondary relationship with an extended family captures the best of both worlds. The larger group Network is able to provide the same resources as a traditional church while still emphasizing the primacy of the small close knit community. Each associated community selects a ministry servant as a representative on the Family Council. Affiliation with the larger non-denominational fellowship of the Restoration Movement connects us with other churches throughout the world along with movement history, publications, teaching/training conferences, camps, ministries, missions, colleges/universities, etc.