Foyer, Living Room, Kitchen: At Origin, we subscribe to Andy Stanley’s premise and philosophy that environments are very important. In fact, we are confident that any spiritual truth that has stuck with you has been appropriated to you in the right environment. The right people, the right setting, the right message; It’s really just using the metaphor of a home to explain three aspects to our simple church:
- Foyer- This is the place in your home that serves as the welcome area for guests and new friends. It is the first step, and it’s often your only chance to make your guests feel comfortable enough to return. That’s exactly how we’ve designed our entry environments at Origin. Our Sunday worship services are foyer environments. We want our guests to come back, so we do everything with them in mind.
- Living Room- Once your guests arrive and are welcomed into your home, you invite them into the living room. Everyone finds a comfortable place to sit, and the interaction begins. At Origin, our living room environments are designed to help you connect with people like yourself. Through fellowships, you will begin to develop relationships with others in a smaller and more interactive environment.
- Kitchen– Think about it. What is the most popular room in your home? Where do you end up when guests or family come over? The kitchen. This is where lasting friendships are made. And that’s the kind of environment we are striving for in our community groups. Community groups are where people meet regularly for Bible study and prayer and commit to accountability, friendship, and support. They are the safe places to open your heart, share your life, and ask the tough questions. There are small group opportunities for both adults and children. Community groups are the places where ministry happens at Origin. We will launch dozens of these at the right time, perhaps one in your own home.
