Our Blueprint for Church
Summary of Acts 1–2: After Jesus' resurrection and ascension, His followers waited in obedience and unity. At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit was poured out on them in power, launching the Church and drawing thousands into God's family.
The Blueprint for a Family, Not a Facility
What if the church was less about attending a service and more about belonging to a family? Scripture describes the Church not as an event or an institution, but as a household—a spiritual family built around a loving Father, redeemed through Jesus the Son, and filled with the Holy Spirit.
When we say “church,” we often think of buildings or schedules. But the New Testament paints a different picture: the Church is God’s house, where He dwells among His people. That means it’s meant to feel like family, not like a performance. It should be a place of belonging, healing, growth, and mission.
And like any house, it needs a blueprint. And God has already given us one in His Word.
When a crew shows up to build a home, they don’t just start swinging hammers and guessing where the walls should go. They build according to a blueprint designed by the architect. The same is true with the Church. We aren’t free to build however we want. We’re called to follow the pattern God has already given.
God doesn’t need us to dream up new strategies for how to do church. He’s already shown us what kind of house He blesses—and what kind of environment He inhabits. That blueprint is found in the early chapters of Acts. There, we see the first believers building not with cleverness or charisma, but with obedience, unity, and prayer. God did the rest.
Acts 1 and 2 give us a powerful pattern—one that still holds today.
Before the Spirit fell, the disciples simply did what Jesus told them to do:
They obeyed – Jesus told them to wait in Jerusalem for the Holy Spirit. They didn’t run ahead or make their own plans. They listened and obeyed.
They stayed together – Scripture emphasizes that they were together in one place, with one heart. The unity of believers was essential.
They prayed with devotion – They didn’t pass the time idly. They prayed earnestly and expectantly.
And then—God moved.
The Holy Spirit came like a mighty wind. Fire rested on them. They spoke in languages they had never learned. And the city took notice.
Thousands heard the sound and were drawn to it. Peter stood up, preached the gospel, and 3,000 people were added to God’s household that day. One small room of unified, praying believers became the birthplace of the global Church.
This is what happens when we follow the blueprint.
Why the Ascension Still Matters
It’s easy to overlook the moment Jesus ascended to heaven, but it was the tipping point of history. His leaving made room for something greater—His Spirit filling every believer.
At the cross, Jesus defeated sin.
At the resurrection, He conquered death.
At the ascension, He released His Spirit to empower the Church.
The anointing that was on one man—Jesus—is now on the whole body of Christ. That’s what the word “Christian” means: little anointed ones.
If you belong to Jesus, the same Spirit that raised Him from the dead now lives in you.
This is the foundation of the Church.
Togetherness Isn’t Optional
The early Church wasn’t built on personalities or platforms. It was built on people—together, unified, filled with the Spirit, obeying Jesus, and devoted to prayer. And we need that again.
We’ve seen what happens in isolation. Anxiety, depression, and loneliness have surged. Especially among young adults, the statistics are heartbreaking. We were made for community. And the Church is where we are meant to find it—not as spectators, but as sons and daughters, brothers and sisters.
The Greek word for “church” is ekklesia—it literally means a gathered assembly.
You can’t be the church by yourself. You are the Church with others.
And that means showing up, staying connected, and building together.
What We’re Building
We believe God is calling His people to build something lasting—something that looks like Acts, and feels like home. That kind of church isn’t built by programs or personalities. It’s built by people who say yes to the blueprint.
We are praying for:
A house where God is the main attraction.
A community marked by deep love and unity.
A people empowered by the Spirit and grounded in Scripture.
A sound that rises from our worship and draws a hurting city to Jesus.
More than just having good Sundays, this is about becoming a household God wants to dwell in—a house He fills with His Spirit and uses to reach the world!
Reflect and Respond
God still moves when His people obey, stay together, and pray. So let’s start there.
Ask yourself:
Where is God calling me to obey—especially in ways that require waiting or trusting?
How am I pursuing togetherness in this season? Am I isolating, or investing in spiritual family?
What role is God’s Word playing in the restoration of my soul right now?