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I don’t think a house church would get a whole lot out of being in an organization. Maybe it would help in the sense of feeling connected with Christians of like faith. The Southern Baptist Convention recognizes house churches and licenses many house church ministers. I think being a part of an organization would bring a degree of accountability. If you were part of a house church lead by a licensed UPCI or ALJC minister and his license was revoked for teaching false doctrine or immorality it would be an indicator that maybe you should ask some questions before remaining in that fellowship. But a house church could also independently recognize ministers in their number. An organization is definitely not needed. Even traditional churches can be independent of organizations.
I see the greatest benefits of a house church being the degree of biblical “koinonia” and sound stewardship of resources, not a lack of oversight or leadership.
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"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for wholeness and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11 (English Standard Version)
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