Oikos Ordinary Testimonies

Timo Barbosa, Catalyst Communities – Brazil, IG @thimoteobarbosa As followers of Christ, it should not sound like a surprise to us every time someone comes to Jesus from our oikos. Somehow, it still amazes us! So, allow me to share one testimony with you. I worked at...

OIKOS in the Workplace

By Jeff Tunnell Angelica and I work together every day, she is part of my oikos. She is 27, single, and comes from a large Catholic family in Mexico. Our staff used to be 100% Christian. As we’ve added staff, we became 50% authentic believers in Jesus, 10%...

Using an Oikos Prayer Board

By Jay Firebaugh, Director of Small Groups at New Life Church in Gahanna/ Columbus, Ohio Focusing your small group to not only be about US – But also to keep looking OUT for people who don’t know Jesus as Savior is essential. We do this by talking...

Focusing Your Group Outward

By Jay Firebaugh, Director of Small Groups at New Life Church in Gahanna/ Columbus, Ohio The natural drift in any small group is inward. Cells will naturally become about “us” – focusing on each other and working toward community together. That’s why a good...