On average, each of us has 8 to 15 people, whom God has supernaturally and strategically placed in our relational world, so that He might use us to show them His love. The Greeks used one word to describe this personal world—oikos, or “extended household.” 

Oikos is not a program.  It’s not an event. It’s not an emphasis.  It is the heartbeat of Christ’s church.  Jesus designed it, He modeled it and He gave it to us.

Oikos can be the single most powerful biblical principle in your life and can help you…

  • Fulfill God’s purpose for your life
  • Enjoy the role of worldchanger
  • Begin evangelistic momentum in your church
  • Clearly define your church’s purpose
  • Rally your entire church around one central theme
 

 

 
© Tom Mercer, 2008