Watch the video here: http://gospelfellowships.net/2013/07/31/video-how-to-form-a-house-church-and-when/
Each Gospel Fellowship meeting is autonomous and accountable to the Lord directly,
and as the Lord networks groups together they will mutually submit to each other for accountability as the Spirit leads them. Leaders will be raised up by the Lord as He brings out their giftings.
When gatherings multiply and expand some brothers will have responsibility over many groups to shepherd them.
We believe there is a movement of the Spirit to gather believers as the Bride of Christ. We believe this book is simply to be a response to what the Lord is already doing in these last days, to purify and grow His Church and His Kingdom.
Even though being called of God to start a gathering does not demand that you be accountable to another spiritual brother, there is great wisdom in seeking to be under an elder brother. It is helpful to be connected with other brothers in the local area that you can respect and unify with in already established local churches. Even if a brother is involved in a denominational church, it can be wise to be spiritually submitted to
that brother although the new gathering of believers will not be under that denomination. Yet, in a time of apostasy especially, there will be situations where you cannot submit to other pastors in your area and you are free by the leading of the Lord to start a new work though it can come with ridicule and misunderstanding.
You do not need permission to gather as the Church in groups of even just 2-3 believers.
You do not need permission to break the Lord’s Supper or baptize someone who is clearly following Jesus Christ as a disciple.
“The first step to starting a house Church is to pray. House Church ministry must be birthed in prayer. Though it is a simple step, without prayer and God’s leading, we invite trouble.”
Prayer is the foundation of every true work of God that builds the Lord’s kingdom. Thus to begin to pray and cry out to the Lord together in small gatherings will be a healthy atmosphere for the Lord to begin to show favor to the humble.
From there also allow the Lord to practically guide and be Head of the meetings.