Oikos Transformation

by Bill Joukhadar A key factor in the incredible growth of the early church was the transformation of the traditional oikos structure. As it was, this ancient structure was far from the original design God had blueprinted for individual and community well-being,...

FOF & FOP

by Jeff Tunnell Fear of Failure – Fear of People. These two fears have paralyzed many people, holding them back from developing successful relationships in family, business and within the body of Christ. Fear of failing, whether recognized or not, keeps us from...

Hindrances to Oikos Outreach

This entire month on the JCG blog we’ve been talking about how to reach out to our oikos. We’ve talked about how to reach out, but what are some of the hindrances to oikos outreach. Here are a few that come to mind: Self-effort: Like Mario said in his blog...

Penetrating Our Oikos

by Mario Vega The circle of influence or oikos is the immediate sphere of responsibility for every Christian. It is also the place where the believer is salt and light. Some Christians do not have a clear idea of the extent of their influence and end up neglecting the...