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Questions And Answers About Chosen Explosion

General Information

Q. What is Chosen Explosion House Church Network:
A. Exactly what the name implies. It is a network of house churches. Chosen Explosion is a youth minded and youth oriented church. We have laid a foundation that includes adults because we feel that unless the whole family unit is ministered to, true spiritual healing cannot come to youth and their families. God cares about the entire family unit and so do we. Chosen Explosion churches are independent but yet all linked as one. A complete house church may be comprised of three groups in one neighborhood called tri-groups: a family group, a children's group and a youth group. A neighborhood may be comprised of just one group depending on what God raises up in that particular neighborhood.

Q. Why is a group called a tri-group.
A. We felt that we should lay a foundation of a complete house church in a neighborhood being comprised of a youth group, a children's group and a family group. Tri means three. However, every neighborhood may not have all three groups. It may have only a youth, only a children's, only an adult or one that combines all three.

Q. Why does Chosen Explosion feel the need to have separate services for teens and kids?
A. Evangelizing teens and children is extremely important to us. We feel we can reach the most teen-agers and children by having a service specially designed for their needs and interests.

Q. Where did the name Chosen Explosion come from?
A. We believe this is a prophetic name that the Lord gave us. It is based on 1 Peter 1-10.

1 Peter 1:9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light...

We believe this is the hour in history for an explosion of the chosen! We believe God is raising up this ministry and many more like it to provide every living soul an opportunity to be saved, discipled and used by God right in their own neighborhood, within walking distance of their homes or even in their own home. We believe God has called us to take church to where the people are, especially for children and youth who may not have an opportunity to be saved or discipled any other way.

Q. How are the churches identified?
A. They are identified by the city or county then by district, which is the zip code of that group and by its area which is the specific neighborhood. They are also identified by the leader's name.

Q. How are the fellowships independent?
A. The leaders are allowed to teach what they feel is needed in that specific group within the guidelines of the churches basic beliefs. The church is allowed to evangelize using the methods they prefer. The church is allowed to worship in the way they prefer.

Q. How are the fellowships one?
A. We are one church, with one headship, broken down into neighborhood churches for the sake of evangelization and ministering to neighborhoods. All the churches of an area come together to worship monthly. We all share the same goals and vision. Also see our missions statement. Each church will be birthed out of another one. Area and district churches may meet together for certain occasions. All the churches will support and help one another. We all share the same basic beliefs and all are "full gospel"

Q. What do you mean when you say full gospel?
A. We take the word of God as literal and for today. We believe the fullness of God's power is still in effect today. We believe that all the ministry gifts: pastor, teacher, apostle, prophet and evangelist are still in effect and very important in the body of Christ today just as in the days of the churches beginnings. We believe all nine of the spiritual gifts are still in effect and very important to the health of the body of Christ today the same as in the beginning of the church age. The nine spiritual gifts are tongues, interpretation of tongues, gifts of healing, miracles, discernment, faith, word of knowledge, word of wisdom and prophecy. We believe without all these gifts in operation in the body of Christ, it is ineffective and cannot do the job that it is called to do. We believe this world is desperately in need of God's supernatural power flowing through His people.

Q. What is the leadership organization of the groups?
A. Each group has it's own leader, Co-leader and various workers as needed. Everyone should be encouraged to help in one way or another, depending on their calling and giftings. Everyone is valuable and needed in the body of Christ and in the work of the ministry.

Q. When is a tri-group considered to be mature?
A. A tri-group is considered to be mature when it has 12 or more regular attendees.

Q. When our group is "mature" does that mean we should stop evangelizing our neighborhood and city?
A. No, your group may grow as large as your space provides room for but when the group becomes mature would be the time to send at least 2 out to start a new group.

Q. Does a group have to wait until the group is mature to send out new leaders?
A. No, a church may send out leaders and CO-leaders into new neighborhoods at any time there is an available leader and CO-leader discipled, trained and ready to go.

Q. When do the groups meet?
A. Any day or time that works for the leaders and group members.

Q. Could there ever be other groups besides families, youth and children?
A. Yes, there may be other groups that spring up within a neighborhood that are also a part of that one house church. Examples of such groups might be singles, seniors, intercessors, healing homes, etc. These groups would also be a part of the family group in that particular neighborhood. These groups are exceptions rather than the norm for a Chosen Explosion house church but are very much welcomed.

Q. Is there ever more than one family group in a neighborhood?
A. There may be a need for more than one family group per neighborhood but when this happens that area will be divided into smaller areas.

Q. Do all the churches ever come together to worship?
A. Yes, we come together for a monthly service that we call Chosen Explosion United services.

Q. Where are the United services held?
A. In someone's home if space is permitting; otherwise, in a rented facility that meets the size requirements for that particular city or county group. This information will always be communicated by house church leaders.

Family tri-groups:

Q. Can all ages attend the family groups?
A. Yes, if there is a family service in that neighborhood then all groups in that neighborhood are encouraged to attend. They are one church and should stay in communication with one another and help one another.

Q. What does the family worship service consist of?
A. Meetings consists of worship, Bible study, prayer, personal ministry as needed, fellowship. The details are decided by the leaders.

Q. What is the mission of the Family meetings?
A. To continually reach out to the community in whatever ways God leads, to build strong families, to disciple, to meet the personal, spiritual and social needs of the people. To equip the saints to also do the work of the ministry and to send others to start new house churches, reaching more neighborhoods with the gospel. To tie the groups of one neighborhood together, providing support and help to the youth and children's groups if they exist in that neighborhood. Our overall mission is to work together and with the Holy Spirit to build God's kingdom.

Q. Are there ministry opportunities for the average person, and if so what?
A. Yes, there are endless opportunities for everyone. We believe everyone is a minister in one way or another. Not everyone is a leader, but everyone has callings and giftings. We want to help you find your place of service to God.

Q. What are the requirements to be a leader or a co-leader of a family group?
A. Every leader and co-leader must be actively involved in a house church group if possible. They must be saved, either baptized in the Spirit or seeking the Holy Spirit Baptism. They must be spiritually stable and living a life pleasing to the Lord according to scriptures.

Q. I don't have a lot of Bible knowledge, experience speaking, or education. Can I lead or co-lead a family group?
A. Yes you can! What better place to get experience than in a small group with lots of love and support and how better to learn the bible than having regular responsibilities such as these? As a leader you are to guide or facilitate the Bible study. You simply take turns reading the scriptures and discuss them as a group. You would be amazed at how many people don't even read the Bible so reading the Bible with them with be a benefit to them. Besides the Bible can preach all by itself. Pray about it and if God puts it in your heart to lead or co-lead, He will enable you. All of us are still learning, but guided experience is the best teacher.

Q. If I want to lead a family group will I have to do all the teaching and other work?
A. No, you will facilitate. It will be your job to use others in the group and encourage everyone to take a part in whatever way they are gifted or called. If you have people that want to teach, help them and share the responsibility. Let others help all they can and are willing in all the different areas. But you and your co-leader will remain as the leaders, facilitators and the ones in authority in that group. As a group leader you will also be prayerfully considering those who have the giftings and ability to lead other groups.

Q. If I choose to lead a family group do I also have to do a youth and children's group?
A. No, You only do what you feel called and ready to do. It would be hard for one leader and one co-leader to do three separate groups. You would begin inviting people in your neighborhood to come to your home for a bible study. Whoever comes, comes and you go from there. God will lead you and show you what you need to do and send the people you need to help meet the needs of your neighborhood. Every neighborhood will not have all three groups. Your group may always be one combined group with no need for more. Again, God will lead.

Q. I want to lead a group. What do I need to do?
A. If you are already in a group talk to your leader. If you live where there are no Chosen Explosion house churches, contact us for information on how to get started. If you have a heart to evangelize your neighborhood and want to be a part of a larger group for support, we can provide that for you and help you.

Children's tri-group:

Q. What is the group for kids called?
A. It is called Chosen Explosion Kids Bible Club because this group is an outdoor evangelistic group in most cases. This name helps parents and kids know what it is that we do when we show up in a neighborhood park or yard. However, the kids group may be mixed with the family group or broken off of the family group and be in the home going on at the same time as the family group. How the children are ministered to are up to the individual leaders and the availability of workers.

Q. What kinds of workers are needed for this group?
A. Each Kids Club has a leader and a co-leader, one male and one female. It should have various workers chosen from the kids, the teens or other adults depending on what is available.

Q. I am an adult, can I come?
A. Yes, parents or other adults are welcome at any time. Those who think they may like to work or lead a Bible club are encouraged to attend.

Q. Where are Kids Club meetings held?
A. They are held in neighborhood parks, yards or homes. This group can be held in the home of the family group leader at the time of the family group meeting if necessary. Outdoors in a local park or yard is preferable because you are able to reach more kids this way. Parents may be hesitant to let their children go into homes until they have had time to get to know you.

Q. What do the kids meetings consist of?
A. They may consists of: worship in music, bible study, prayer, personal ministry, puppetry, games, crafts, lunch and prizes or a number of other things that will draw in kids and teach them about Jesus.

Q. What is the purpose of the kids meetings?
A. Evangelization and discipleship. To provide an opportunity for every child to be saved and discipled, to bring the children into an intimate relationship with Jesus and to equip them to do the work of the ministry.

Q. Are there any ministry opportunities for the children?
A. Yes! We believe God can and will use children in ministry. Opportunities include evangelism, music, prayer team, drama, helpers, co-leaders, leaders which could include teaching and preaching.

Q. What are the requirements of leading or co-leading a children's kids club.
A. You m must be saved, Spirit filled or seeking and living a clean life. Adult children's leaders must also submit to a criminal background check for the safety of the children.

Q. I don't have a lot of Bible knowledge and no experience, can I still lead a group?
A. Yes you can! If you love children and desire to work with them, we will provide you with all the training you will need. Or you may want to be a worker or a co-leader until you gain confidence.

Youth tri-groups

Q. What are the youth tri-groups called?
A. Youth Encounters. It is our greatest desire to bring youth into encounters with God's holy presence. Only then will their lives be changed.

A. Where are the youth meetings held?
Q. In homes of leaders, co-leaders, in the homes of the youth or anywhere that is available for them to meet, even outdoors.

Q. What is the goal or the mission of the youth encounters?
A. To encounter Gods presence, evangelize the lost, bring them into an intimate relationship with Jesus, disciple, mentor, equip them to do the work of the ministry, provide them opportunities to minister. Also to encourage, use and mentor musicians.

Q. What are the ministry opportunities for the youth?
A. They include evangelism, music, prayer team, drama, helpers, co-leaders, leaders, mentoring, preaching, teaching, all facets of ministry.

Q. What are the requirements of leading a youth tri-group?
A. You must be saved, filled with the Spirit or seeking to be filled and you must be living a clean life. Adults who lead youth must submit to a criminal background check for the safety of the kids.

Q. Do I have to be super spiritual or a Bible scholar to lead a group?
A. No, we will provide you with training and all the teaching and training materials you need. Anyone that meets the above requirement can lead a group.

Finances:

Q. Does each House Church or tri-group within a city handle their own finances?
A. Yes, each group pays a small percentage to the head office to take care of overall expenses like web site maintenance. The rest of the money is used to benefit the group and neighborhood.

Q. When can I give my tithes or offerings?
A. Tithes and offering can be given at individual group meetings.

Q. What will my tithes and offerings be used for?
A. The finances of Chosen Explosion are to meet the needs of the ministry, the needs of the people and to fund evangelism in the ways God shows us. The expenses of house churches are relatively low so the money can be used as it was originally intended, to evangelize and to help the needy.

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