Yes... and No. Since the beginning of the church, believers have met in many different types of locations. In Acts 2:46 we read they met together in the temple courts as well as in each other homes. We also read of people meeting by the river (Acts 16:13), in prison (Acts 16:25) and while under house arrest (Acts 28:23).  When Paul the missionary visited Ephesus he first went to the Jewish synagogue and met with people there but eventually wore out his welcome and so moved to a public lecture hall (Acts 19:8-10). It wasn't until the 4th century AD that purpose-built buildings for Christian worship began to be established. This coincided with the change in attitude towards Christianity brought about by the conversion of the Roman Emperor Constantine.

The history of how Christians have met together in different locations reflects the diversity and adaptability of our faith. From small home gatherings to grand cathedrals, Christians have found ways to worship and fellowship together in a variety of settings. Each setting comes with various advantages and disadvantages.

In the end it is not where we meet that is most important, but rather why we meet and to whose glory we seek to serve. So, we are a church that meets in homes and in offices and in public meeting spaces - and we meet together in all these different places to lift up Jesus Christ and to encourage each other to walk in His light. 

Not really. We interact digitally in different ways, such as SMS, social media, and this website. Sometimes if someone is missing they might call or "Zoom" in but we do not typically live-stream our regular events. Technology has its place but there really is no substitute for in-person interactions to enable a rich sense of koinonia to develop.  If you are not in Fresno, California area and you are looking for a spiritual home we encourage you to seek out believers in your area. That said, there is a special connection between believers around the world and we would love to hear from you. We can serve you by praying for you.

You can explore our key beliefs in other parts of this website. We hold firm to what the Bible testifies about itself in 2 Timothy 3:16-17. Creeds and tradition have their place in that we can benefit from the study and effort of other believers. However, merely listing a sequence of doctrines means little if a person is not representative of the grace of Jesus Christ. James 2:19 In summary, there are some key foundational ideas to which our members hold fast to, but in all other matters we aim to show grace and humility stemming from the knowledge while we believe that the Bible is God's revealed words to us that is not to say that our comprehension of those words is perfect.

Our members come from various Christian church traditions, and we work in partnership with other believers who are committed members at other churches around the Fresno area. At this time, Network Fellowship is not directly affiliated with any specific denomination or association.