The Church began 2000 years ago. It was started by Christ, who chose 12 disciples. After Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection, the Holy Spirit came down to anoint them with the Holy Spirit. John and Peter preached the gospel. In separate events, Saul encountered Christ and became Paul, preaching the Gospel across Israel, and that’s how the church began.
Present Church
Most of the churches implementing the G12, or the gospel twelve, are inspired by Networking in the Philippines. You need to disciple 12 people and also need 12 people. However, not all churches implemented this style. Other discipleships are 1 to 3 people. But currently, discipleship talks about only how to be more prosperous or is just a social club thing. At the end of the day, you will realise that you will face all the struggles on your own. You will just pray alone and ask for strength to overcome all struggles.
Growing up in Christianity, I witnessed some people who failed to walk in Christ not because of the scripture but about the community. Somehow, they are pressured by the status symbol, how they are judged by the leaders, and worst the whole church condemns them.
I hope that “Mega Church” will not be based on the number of people who attend or several groups of people who are rich or influential. I hope the Church will be a safe refuge, help you become a better person, and lead you on a good path.
And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had needed. And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.
Acts 2:42–47