5 Circles
An Antioch Movement Resource

The 5 Circles of a Healthy Church

A biblically based, time-tested framework for leaders who want to make disciples and plant churches marked by a passion for Jesus and His purposes on the earth.

1 Personal Devotional Life
2 Life-on-Life Discipleship
3 House-to-House
4 Church Gathered
5 Witness in the World
What are the 5 Circles?

From the secret place to neighborhoods and nations.

Each circle shapes a people with a passion for Jesus and His purposes on the earth.

1
Personal Devotional Life

Passion for Jesus is born in the secret place.

Psalm 27:4, 8 · Acts 4:13
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2
Life-on-Life Discipleship

It is passed on life to life.

Matt. 28:18-20 · 2 Tim. 2:2
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3
House-to-House

It is lived out house to house.

Acts 2:42-47 · Romans 16:5
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4
Church Gathered

It is strengthened when we gather.

Acts 2:46-47 · Eph. 4:11-12
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5
Witness in the World

It overflows into every sphere of society and every nation.

Acts 1:8 · 2 Cor. 5:20
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How the circles work together

Passion & Purpose

Passion for Jesus is born in the secret place, passed on life to life, lived out house to house, strengthened when we gather, and overflows into every sphere of society and every nation for the glory of God.

Witness in the World
Into every sphere of society
School Family Neighborhood Business Healthcare Social Justice Government Arts & Media Sports
Stories

The 5 Circles in Action

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From Prison to Family Redemption

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Middle East

Making Disciples & Planting Churches in the Middle East

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Sub-Saharan Africa

Vision for a Nation in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Resources

Go deeper

Playbook
The 5 Circles Playbook

A chapter for each circle with practices, examples and tools for church planters, pastors and house church leaders.

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Assessment
Assess Your Church

See which circles are strong in your church and which need attention.

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Video
Catch the Vision

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Podcast
Passion & Purpose

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