The IJNM Vision
“A Nondenominational Ministry that Loves our Lord Jesus and Worships Him in Small Groups!”
Small Groups. Big Impact.
The vision of In Jesus’ Name Ministries is simple and also Biblical: A few Christians come together in small groups, worship Our Lord Jesus in homes and/or locally-funded buildings, grow in their faith, and then multiply.
One or more of the Christians that feel called are trained by IJNM, and are eventually ordained by IJNM.
This is not a top-down church model where a few do ministry for the many. This is a body model — where every member has a role, every home can be a church, and every believer is a potential minister. Ministry multiplies from within.
The IJNM Ministers and Assistant Ministers are excited about Members getting involved and ordained in IJNM.
From three people in a living room to a statewide network of house churches — the growth engine is built into the structure itself.
The Growth Model
3 People
Begin a home Bible study — led by one of our Ministers
Pool Resources
Members give together to fund ministry locally
Share & Multiply
Christians share Bible studies — more groups form
Build Together
10–28 house churches jointly fund a Ministry Building
Statewide Network
IJNM oversees, connects, and protects all locations
5 Steps: Member to Minister — and Back Again
The genius of the IJNM model is that the leadership structure IS the growth strategy. Every step produces more people who can lead others.
1
Join a Group of Twelve
A person starts as a Member in a small group of up to 12. This is where faith becomes community — real, accountable, and personal.
2
Grow into an Assistant Minister
Members who are ready may step into the Assistant Minister role — helping Ministers lead, preaching, and shepherding others in the group.
3
Become a Minister
Assistant Ministers who are called and trained by the ministry may step up and lead their own group as a Minister — preaching, overseeing Assistant Ministers, and building up members.
4
Encourage Others to Serve
Ministers actively encourage every member toward growth. The goal is not to have a congregation — it’s to raise up more leaders.
5
Ministers Recruit and Multiply
Ministers recruit new Members, raise up new Assistant Ministers, and release new Ministers — expanding the reach and depth of the ministry without end.
The Growth Cycle
Everyone starts somewhere. Everyone can lead.
The Early Church Pattern
IJNM doesn’t follow the model of the mega-church or the denominational institution. We follow the pattern of the first Christians.
Small Bible Study
A person begins in a small Bible study of 3 or more people — family, friends, or neighbors. Size can grow, but intimacy is the foundation.
Led by an Ordained Minister
Each group is led by one of our Ministers. Members pool their resources to fund local ministry — collectively, not corporately.
Grow Together
Christians share Bible studies with others, building more Ministry Buildings as the community grows — spreading the Gospel locally, then regionally.
The Shared Expense Model
No single house church carries the financial burden of a Ministry Building alone. Each house church contributes a flat amount per month toward shared building costs, making ownership and upkeep achievable for even the smallest community.
This is the early church model: the body pools its resources so that no single member or family is overwhelmed, and the building serves everyone equally.
Giving in IJNM comes in four forms: General Donations (operating costs), Building Fund (construction and maintenance), Tithing (directed toward orphans, widows, and those in need, as Scripture directs), and Church Vote Offerings (approved by the congregation for specific needs).
Salvation and sanctification are gifts of God, they cannot be bought. No one is charged for spiritual growth, teaching, or ministry access. Giving is voluntary and Holy Spirit-led.
Sample Building Budget
Shared across 10 house churches
$50/mo per church
Statewide Model
IJNM is built to scale locally, starting with small house churches that multiply community by community across the state.
IJNM
The central governing body. Sets doctrine, oversees all locations, manages accountability across the entire network. Located in Lugoff, SC.
Ministry Buildings
Simple buildings, funded locally, where house churches can meet and where leaders are trained.
House Churches
The heart of IJNM, small house churches of twelve or fewer, meeting in homes and simple local spaces.
Ministry Personnel
Ministers, Assistant Ministers and Evangelists. who serve across all levels of the network.
South Carolina First
IJNM’s stated first objective is to plant a self-sustaining house church in every community across South Carolina. The state is not a limit, it’s a launching pad.
Because each house church costs almost nothing to start, a Minister, a living room, and a few committed believers, blanket statewide coverage is achievable. No building purchase required. No salary overhead. The model was built for scale.
Once South Carolina is established, a small house church in every community, the pattern repeats in other states. The engine is already designed to replicate.
The State Model
■ IJNM, Lugoff, SC
Oversees all ministry across the state
□ Ministry Buildings, In Each City
Shared by 10–28 house churches • Amount varies month to month
• House Churches, Every Community
Small groups in homes across all of South Carolina
Then Beyond
Once South Carolina is covered, the same model expands to every state. Same structure. Same costs. Same growth engine.
Ministry Roles
Every role in IJNM exists to serve, not to rule. Leadership is service, and service is how we honor Christ.
Minister
- Leads the small group in preaching and worship
- Assisted by Assistant Ministers within the local clergy
- Coordinates with other local church Ministers
- Male or female — both may serve as Minister
- Leads and develops male Members
Assistant Minister
- Assists the Minister in all group functions
- Supports male Ministry members
- Assists in preaching and teaching
- Leads in the Minister’s absence
- Serves as a bridge between members and Ministers
Assistant Minister
- Assists female Ministers in all duties
- Provides pastoral care and support to members
- Leads and develops female Members
- Supports nursing and care duties within the group
Evangelist
- Visits local and regional churches
- Goes out two by two, spreading the Gospel beyond IJNM’s walls
- Assisted by Ministry men and women
- Operates regionally, financially supported by the ministry
Minister of Women
- Specifically oversees Women’s groups and concerns
- Assisted by Assistant Ministers and female Members
- Coordinates with male Ministers for full-group matters
Security Team
- Trained specifically for the safety of members
- Meets Wednesday 3:00–5:00 PM for ongoing training
- Protects children, women, and vulnerable members
- Coordinates with IJNM on safety policies
Core Beliefs
IJNM is built on clear, biblical conviction. These are our foundational beliefs, drawn directly from Scripture.
The Trinity
We believe in God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ), and God the Holy Spirit — one God in three persons. (John 5:7)
Jesus Christ
Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Salvation is found in Him alone. We center everything — worship, study, community, on His name.
Scripture
We believe the Bible is God’s Word, studied faithfully through its original Hebrew and Greek foundations — Old and New Testament together.
Small Groups
Worshipping in groups of 12 or fewer is both biblical and practical. This is how the early church flourished and how we flourish today.
Love for All People
We believe in the love of God for all people — men, women, families, singles, teens, and children, and we extend that love to our community.
Spiritual Gifts
We believe God gives every believer gifts and talents to be used for His glory — through preaching, teaching, singing, serving, and more.
Statement of Faith
IJNM holds 27 doctrinal articles drawn directly from Scripture — covering God, salvation, the church, spiritual gifts, marriage, and giving. Read the full statement with Scripture references for each article.
Future Projects
By God’s provision, we hope to grow toward:
- IJNM Training Center Buildings — one in almost every state
- IJNM Ministry Buildings — numerous in every state
- Online sermons
- An IJNM Home Church Network
- Published books
- IJNM Storehouses — canned goods, clothing, and other help for those in need