Micro Church

A small community of disciples on mission with Jesus

What is a Micro Church?

A church, in its most basic sense, is a community of disciples on mission with Jesus.


A micro church is no different . . .it's just smaller.


Therefore, a micro church is a relatively small community of disciples on mission with Jesus.

What makes a church a church?

The phrase, "a community of disciples on mission with Jesus," reveals 4 basic ingredients of a church (regardless of size):


  1. A Community — a fellowship of friends; a family.
  2. of Disciples — followers of Jesus who trust Him as Savior and worship Him as King.
  3. on Mission — a church heeds both the Great Commission of Jesus and the Great Commandment of Jesus.
  4. with Jesus — He is alive, so we serve with Him, not just for Him.

How micro is micro?

Small and micro are rather subjective and relative terms, but a micro church likely has around 3-12 people.

Suggested Frameworks

Being "a community of disciples on mission with Jesus" takes intentionality!


While every micro church looks a bit different, here are a few frameworks to get you started: