House Churches in Easton, and Bethlehem PA?

Table of Life was established to reach people that conventional churches aren’t reaching. As we surveyed we found many people who were spiritual, or interested in Jesus but had bad experience with church. We ask, “What would it take to reach these people?” So, God led us on a journey to a classic form of church that centered on gathering together in homes.

Table of Life exists to multiply missional apprenticeship communities.

As we started trying to give language to what God was calling us towards we had three words that kept coming up. Mission, Apprenticeship, and Community.

What are Missional Apprenticeship Communities?

Watch this interview between Pastor Zach and Brennen Sullivan produced by Lighthouse TV.

Missional

Proclaim the kingship of Jesus over all things by going to the lost (Matthew 28:19) and by being witnesses where God has placed us (Acts 1:8).

Apprenticeship

Apprenticing ourselves to Jesus in order to become like Jesus and do what Jesus did (Mark 8:34). With Jesus not physically present on earth, this happens by apprenticing ourselves to followers of Jesus and by making apprentices (2 Timothy 2:1-2).

Community

Both of these things take place in a deep, loving community where Jesus is King (Acts 2:42-47).

Your Questions, Answered

  • Table of Life is a network of house churches in the Bethlehem and Easton. Instead of meeting in a large church building, we gather in homes around shared meals, Scripture, prayer, and mutual care. Our goal is to practice a slower, more relational way of following Jesus together.

  • Table of Life is a Christian church rooted in historic Christian faith and Scripture, expressed through small, relational communities. We emphasize spiritual formation, shared life, and participation rather than spectatorship.

  • Yes. Table of Life functions as a church through regular worship, teaching from Scripture, prayer, communion, mutual care, and mission, and we are led by a plurality of elders. We simply express these practices in homes rather than a traditional church building.

  • A home gathering is a Christian community that meets in homes instead of a dedicated church building. Home gatherings typically center around shared meals, Scripture, prayer, and relationships, with space for conversation and participation rather than a formal service.

  • At worship gatherings there is traditional preaching that is very personal and engaging. At home gatherings we preach to one another by sharing what God is doing in our lives and by discussing a passage together.

  • Our worship gatherings are highly participatory. We do what you would see in a typical church service: sing, pray, take communion, hear the word preached. But everyone has a role to play, we pray aloud together, we sing to one another, we share communion, and preaching always ends in discussion.

  • Usually 1.5-2 hours. That time is make up of eating, talking, playing, and our time of prayer and scripture. We take time to reflect and do everything with no rush.

  • If you’re primarily looking for anonymity, a polished program, or a large worship production, Table of Life may not be the best fit. Our gatherings require presence, participation, and shared life.

  • No. You are welcome to visit even if you are exploring faith, unsure what you believe, or have been hurt by church in the past. We ask only that visitors come with respect and openness.

  • Kids are welcome. Some kids stay with us for the whole service, others go to a space provided for age-appropriate activities. During that time our kids hear a bible story and play.

  • You can email pastor zach Zach@tableoflife.church and we’ll follow up personally to help you connect with a house church near you. We value thoughtful connection over dropping into a random gathering unannounced.

  • The best way to know is to visit. Table of Life is for people who want to practice faith in community, following Jesus, over time. If that resonates with you, we’d love to help you take the next step and email pastor zach Zach@tableoflife.church to get connected,

I’ve got theology questions…

  • Each home gathering is led by a biblically qualified elder. The Elders and pastor together lead the whole church and oversee the worship gathering.

  • Table of Life holds to historic Christian beliefs centered on Jesus Christ, Scripture, the Trinity, salvation by grace, and life in the Spirit. We emphasize living these beliefs together in community.

    For more details see the statement of faith in the “learn” tab

  • Yes. We affiliate with the North American Baptist Conference.

    https://nabconference.org/

  • In soteriology, yes. But our doctrinal statement does not distinguish between corporate or individual views of election. In terms of Ecclesiology we believe in the ordinances as means of grace but also believe that their administration is not limited to the church leadership but is the responsibility of all believers to one another.

  • Table of Life is a group of people covenanted together to pursue Christ’s mission, apprentice one another under Jesus, and grow in Kingdom community. That group of people gathers together in various times and places.