The Hazak Fellowship Group
The Hazak Fellowship Group (HFG) is not just a meeting; it’s a living, breathing community designed to embody the principles of the early church. By focusing on a small-group structure and the four key activities of Acts 2:42, these groups aim to be self-sufficient and, when unified, a powerful force for change in their communities and cities. The Hazak model believes that true effectiveness comes not from worldly programs, but from a return to biblical basics.
The Four Pillars of the HFG
The core activities of the HFG are directly taken from Acts 2:42 (NLT): “All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer.” These four pillars form the foundation of every group meeting and member interaction.
- Apostles’ Teaching (Study of the Word): The Hazak Fellowship believes in a commitment to deep, consistent Bible study. This isn’t just about reading the Bible but truly understanding and applying its teachings. This group study ensures that members are grounded in the same truths, promoting unity and a shared worldview. It’s how the group builds its foundation on the “rock” of Jesus’s teachings, as described in Matthew 7:24-27.
- Fellowship (Community and Support): Fellowship is the lifeblood of the HFG. It goes beyond a simple social gathering; it’s a mutual sharing of life, a place where members can be vulnerable and find support. The Fire Teams, consisting of just three members, are a key part of this. They ensure that every individual has a trusted, confidential space to share struggles and celebrate victories. This mutual support system is crucial, as a team is only as strong as its weakest link. This is how the group lives out the “one body” principle of 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, where each part is cared for by the others.
- Sharing in Meals (Generosity and Shared Resources): This pillar embodies the commitment to radical generosity that marked the early church. The HFG is a place where members share their resources—not just money, but also time, talents, and even their homes. This is how they address the needs of their community. This principle is powerfully illustrated in 2 Corinthians 8:15 (NLT), a scripture often overlooked by modern churches:”So, as the Scriptures say, ‘Those who gathered a lot had nothing left over, and those who gathered only a little had enough.’”This verse directly challenges the accumulation of wealth and instead promotes a model of balanced sharing, ensuring that no one within the fellowship has too much while others have nothing. This is the practical outworking of love and the foundation of their ability to serve their community.
- Prayer (Connection to God): Prayer is the spiritual engine of the HFG. It is how the group collectively seeks God’s will and power. This includes both corporate prayer during meetings and personal, daily prayer. It is through prayer that the Holy Spirit moves to convict, heal, and guide the group. The Hazak model recognizes that without God’s power, all their efforts are in vain.
Individual and Collective Impact
An individual HFG is designed to be a self-sufficient unit. By living out the four pillars, these small groups become a powerful force for spiritual growth and mutual care. Within the group, members are encouraged to live out the Sermon on the Mount and the Fruit of the Spirit, creating a micro-community of love, peace, and service.
However, the true vision of the Hazak Fellowship is for these groups to be interconnected. When these small, effective groups multiply and work in unity, they can have a profound impact on an entire community and even a city.
- Affecting a Community: A network of unified HFGs can coordinate their efforts to serve their local community in tangible ways, like running a food shelter or a supplication warehouse. The combined resources and manpower of multiple groups can achieve far more than a single group working alone. This is the collective outworking of their radical generosity.
- Affecting a City: As the network grows, its influence expands. By living out their faith visibly and having a reputation for genuine love and service, they become a “city on a hill” as described in Matthew 5:14. People in the wider community will see their good deeds and be drawn to the hope that lives within them, as stated in 1 Peter 3:15. The Hazak model believes that it’s this visible, lived-out faith, not spectacular events or arguments, that will lead people to ask about God’s grace and love.
The Hazak Fellowship is a return to a simple yet radical idea: that the most effective way to be the church is to be a faithful community, living in unity, sharing resources, and allowing God’s light to shine through them, one small group at a time.