Yes and No: We’re not “a” specific church, but we’re “the” universal church. That is, we are all followers of Jesus who seek to connect, communicate and collaborate as we all follow his commands and live the way he lived. We all share the common bond of faith in him. We are also a network of decentralized, organic churches that meet in homes, businesses and other places, and then those simple churches are connected at the city level. Our focus is multiplying disciples who come together as the church in their community.

A decentralized church typically refers to a religious or spiritual organization that operates without a centralized authority or hierarchy. Instead of having a single governing body or leader who makes decisions for all congregations, decentralized churches often empower local communities or individual congregations to make their own decisions regarding doctrine, worship practices, and community outreach.

In recent years, the concept of decentralized churches has gained traction, particularly within certain branches of Christianity, as a response to concerns about centralized power structures and a desire for greater autonomy and flexibility in worship and ministry. Some decentralized churches may still have overarching principles or beliefs that unite them, but they allow for a greater degree of diversity and adaptation to local contexts.

There is no single organization or denomination overseeing this effort. We are all from varied Christian backgrounds and perspectives, operating in unity with Jesus as our king. We do have the common thread of desiring to see God’s Kingdom transform our communities through the multiplication of disciples and simple churches.

We understand your concerns, but it’s really quite simple: We believe in Jesus and all that the Bible says he is. Since we’re not a corporate organization, there’s no building or centralized governing body to point you toward. Generally, we would all hold to the Lausanne Covenant in terms of our faith perspective.