And the things you have heard me say… …entrust to reliable people Flee the evil desires of youth… …pursue righteousness, faith, love
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2:22 Church

"And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others." 2 Timothy 2:2
Our Foundation Find a Gathering

Built on the Living Word,
not on stone or wood

2:22 Church is a community rooted entirely in Jesus Christ and the apostolic teaching. We take our name and our calling from two passages in 2 Timothy — a charge to pass on truth faithfully and to pursue righteousness with all who call on the Lord.

We hold to One God Theology — Jesus as the Son of God, risen and exalted to the right hand of the Father as Saviour, Lord and King of the world. The Holy Spirit is the living power by which the Almighty moves and works in creation.

We do not believe that any building, structure or institution constructed by human hands is a church or a temple. Living people are the church of God. Where believers gather — in homes, parks, halls, or open fields — there is the assembly of the Lord.

The Two Verses Behind Our Name

"And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others."
2 Timothy 2:2 — On Faithful Teaching
"Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart."
2 Timothy 2:22 — On Holy Community

Core Convictions

One God

We affirm One God Theology. Jesus is the Son of God — crucified, resurrected, and exalted to the Father's right hand as Saviour, Lord and King. The Holy Spirit is the living power of the Almighty at work in the created world.

The Living Church

No building, institution, or structure made by human hands is the church. The people of God are the church. Gathering can happen in any place — a home, a park, a hall — where believers come together to worship, share, testify and edify.

Baptism in Jesus' Name

We baptise in water in the name of Jesus Christ, as the apostles practised. Yet baptism alone cannot save — what saves is genuine personal transformation: the new birth from above. Outward act must follow inward reality.

Apostolic Teaching

We hold firmly to the teaching of Jesus and the apostles as recorded in Scripture. No single bishop, pope or centralised authority governs our community — we are a fellowship of equals under the headship of Christ alone.

A Life of Service

We live by practice, not by preaching. Every believer is called to serve — in personal life, in family, in neighbourhood, in society. Wherever a person can bring glory to the Lord through service, that is sacred ground.

Giving from the Heart

We do not mandate a tithe. Instead we encourage every person to find a cause that builds the kingdom — food, shelter, clothing, mutual financial support. Give as led by the Spirit: to each other, to the poor, to the work of the Lord.

Where People Gather

The church is not a building — it is the people of God meeting wherever they can, sharing life, bearing burdens, and pursuing the way of Jesus together.

Community gathering outdoors
Outdoor Gathering
House fellowship
House Fellowship
Serving together
Serving Together
Breaking bread together
Breaking Bread
People in fellowship
Community Life

Any Place. Every Believer.

We give immense importance to the gathering of believers — not just in community halls but in houses, parks, courtyards, and any indoor or outdoor space where God's people come together to worship, share, testify and build one another up.

Our gatherings are centred on life, not logistics. We do not invest in costly instruments, elaborate management structures or impressive buildings. The focus is on the people gathered and the Spirit moving among them.

Whether you are in a city flat or a rural home, a park bench or a borrowed hall — if you are a follower of Jesus seeking genuine fellowship, you are welcome to gather with us. Find or start a 2:22 gathering near you.

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Homes

The original church met in homes. So do we.

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Parks

Open air, open hearts, open word.

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Community Halls

Shared spaces for larger gatherings.

Wherever You Are

Two or three gathered — He is there.

Practice Over Performance

Worship

Worship is not confined to a scheduled service. It is the whole orientation of a life surrendered to God — expressed in prayer, song, service, fellowship, and the daily choices we make to follow the way of Jesus.

Teaching

We study the Scriptures together, in the tradition of Jesus and the apostles. Everyone is encouraged to bring what they have learned, to ask questions, to wrestle with the text. Truth is not the property of one teacher — it is the inheritance of the whole community.

Baptism

We baptise in water in the name of Jesus Christ, as the early apostles practised. Baptism is a public declaration of a transformed life — a response to genuine inner renewal, not a ritual that produces it.

Service

We live out our faith in the everyday — caring for neighbours, sharing resources, standing with the vulnerable, serving without recognition. We believe the greatest testimony to the risen Christ is a life visibly changed and poured out for others.

Generosity

There is no tithe mandate in our community. We encourage each person to prayerfully identify a need — food, shelter, clothing, financial support for a fellow believer — and to meet it. Generosity flows from love, not obligation.

Leadership

We reject centralised hierarchical authority. No bishop, pope or single leader governs our community. We are led by servant-elders who model the way of Christ — walking alongside, not standing above. Christ alone is the head of the church.

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