Huddle is a structured way to support the formation of a Christ-centred culture where people become disciple makers.

Huddle is not discipleship. It is a component of discipleship. Consider the following continuum …

Jesus chose 12 ordinary people and spent significant time with them, reshaping their character through a dynamic interplay of teaching (passing on of information), apprenticeship (do and learn activity) and immersion (living life together).

Huddle is modelled on this approach and provides a structured, fortnightly rhythm to learn the tools, practices and vocabulary of imitating the life and ministry of Jesus.

When combined with spontaneous, organic, impromptu activities of ‘life together,’ it can act as a powerful mechanism to equip people for spiritual life and fruitful mission.

In practice, Huddle is:

• A group of up to 12 people (but usually 4-8 people).
• For current and future leaders (requires a willingness to learn to disciple others).
• Led by a leader (someone who is not a perfect example, but instead, a living example of what it means to follow Jesus).
• A closed set (not something to bring a friend to; people invited by the leader).
• A place of high commitment (fortnightly meetings and honest environment).
• A place to learn a discipleship language (Life Shapes).
• Relaxed and fun.
• A place to receive encouragement and participate in honest accountability
• For a season only. Huddles usually meet for 1-1.5 years and then multiply, with huddle members starting their own huddles or missional endeavours.
• Something that multiplies over time.

For more information, please read this handout.

Oh… and if you’re interested in joining a Huddle, please let us know!