The Hazak Fellowship is a comprehensive model for Christian community that seeks to return to the foundational principles and practices of the early church described in the book of Acts. It is a deliberate rejection of passive, spectator-based church attendance in favor of an active, participatory fellowship where every member is a vital part of the body. The entire structure, from the individual member to the Elder, is designed to facilitate genuine spiritual growth, deep relationships, and tangible service to others.
The core of the model is the Hazak Fellowship Group (HFG), which is built on the four pillars of Acts 2:42 (NLT): apostles’ teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer. The structured meeting itinerary ensures that all four pillars are consistently practiced, making each gathering a dynamic engine for spiritual growth and community building.
The success of this model depends on the active engagement of every individual.
- The individual member is responsible for personal spiritual disciplines like reading the Bible and praying, and for active engagement in the community through fellowship and service.
- The Host provides the foundational ministry of hospitality, creating a welcoming physical space for the group to meet.
- The Facilitator ensures the smooth operation and unity of the group by handling all the necessary logistics.
- The Group Leader serves as a shepherd-servant, providing spiritual guidance, pastoral care, and actively mentoring future leaders.
As the HFG grows and multiplies, the leadership structure expands to include Deacons and Elders. The Deacon’s role is a vital ministry of practical service, a direct lineage from Acts 6, ensuring the physical needs of the community are met. The Elder, as the highest level of leadership, serves as a shepherd-teacher, guiding multiple groups with wisdom, sound doctrine, and a life that is above reproach, as laid out in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.
The Hazak Fellowship believes that a network of unified, active, and biblically-grounded groups can have a profound impact on a community and even a city. By living out a radical generosity where “those who gathered a lot had nothing left over, and those who gathered only a little had enough” (2 Corinthians 8:15), they become a visible and compelling witness. Their light shines not through worldly methods or spectacular events, but through the everyday lives of transformed people who live in unity and love. In a world of disconnection, the Hazak Fellowship offers a return to a true, biblical community—a spiritual building where every person is a living stone, and Christ is the cornerstone.
NOW A PRELUDE
A Prelude to the Hazak Fellowship Model
In an age of digital disconnection and fragmented communities, the Hazak Fellowship model presents a compelling vision for a return to the foundational roots of Christian life. It is not an innovative new program or a modernized church strategy, but a deliberate act of remembering—remembering the simple, yet radical, way of life practiced by the very first believers.
This model is a response to the quiet crisis within modern Christianity: the disconnect between belief and practice. It is a recognition that a church built on worldly methods, spectacle, and passive consumption will inevitably fail to stand against the pressures of a broken world. The Hazak Fellowship dares to imagine a different way, one where the church is not a building you go to, but a family you belong to.
It is a commitment to the profound truth that a small group of people, truly united by their relationship with God and their love for one another, can be a more powerful force for change than any large, impersonal institution. This is a journey back to the basics: to the biblical mandates of faith, fellowship, and fearless service. This is the Hazak way—a prelude to a life of genuine purpose and community, all for the glory of God.