Life Anew Church (Acts Model)
Life Anew Church, as envisioned, powerfully resembles the early church plants in the book of Acts—not just in form, but in spirit, mission, and Kingdom impact. Below is a biblical parallel between the early church and what Life Anew Church is becoming.
1. Spirit-Led Beginnings
Acts Parallel:
“They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak…” — Acts 2:4
Life Anew Connection:
• Your foundation is Spirit-led, not institution-driven.
• You discern through prayer, listen for the Spirit’s timing, and build as led—not forced.
2. Community-Centered & Relational
Acts Parallel:
“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” — Acts 2:42
Life Anew Connection:
• You already gather people in circles, not just rows.
• Relational trust, shared meals, and healing conversations are central to your ministry.
3. Contextual & Community-Based
Acts Parallel:
Paul planted churches by entering cities, building relationships, and adapting to local cultures (e.g., Acts 17 – Mars Hill).
Life Anew Connection:
• You are deeply embedded in communities—schools, jails, reentry programs, city systems.
• Like Paul, you start with people’s pain and point them toward the Kingdom.
4. Healing the Broken and Marginalized
Acts Parallel:
Peter and John healed the lame man outside the temple (Acts 3); early church leaders served widows and the poor (Acts 6).
Life Anew Connection:
• Your mission has always been to restore the hurting, serve the unseen, and bring wholeness where systems have failed.
• You see individuals as Kingdom assets, not charity cases.
5. Discipleship Before Institution
Acts Parallel:
Churches began as disciple-making movements, not structures. Paul wrote to “churches” that were often house gatherings and communities-in-motion.
Life Anew Connection:
• You focus on formation, not just attendance.
• You’ve developed tools like Inside Out that disciple from the inside out—just like Jesus did.
6. Multiplying, Not Just Gathering
Acts Parallel:
“The Lord added to their number daily… The Word of God spread rapidly…” — Acts 2:47, 6:7
Life Anew Connection:
• You raise up leaders (ambassadors, circle keepers, peacemakers) and send them back into schools, neighborhoods, and city systems.
• Life Anew isn’t just a place—it’s a movement.
7. Empowered, Not Credentialed
Acts Parallel:
“When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized they were unschooled, ordinary men… they were astonished and took note that these men had been with Jesus.” — Acts 4:13
Life Anew Connection:
• You believe in calling over credentialism.
• You empower people the world overlooks—just like Jesus did.
