There is a very strong and influential Christian Community in Singapore. The key to the growth and success of the churches here has been through House Churches, also called Cell Groups. There is freedom of worship and religion in Singapore but there are strict restrictions on open evangelizing. As a result most evangelism happens through one on one relationships. Friends and colleagues are often invited to these house groups and touched by the love and care of Christians. Relationships are built and pastoral care begins through the house church leaders and pastors. On any given night you can walk through the high rise government housing and condos and you will hear Christian praises being sung and Bible teaching and preaching being taught. You can also usually find a one of these Christian home groups by all the shoes sitting outside the door. Religious activities are not the only part of the house church. Food and fellowship alway follow. There are numerous large church buildings and large congregations throughout Singapore but all of them will tell you that they grew bigger because they grew smaller.
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