The Dunamis network is the name of the Harefield home-groups

At Harefield we believe that the real powerhouse of the church is derived from smaller focused groups. Our Dunamis network spreads out across the town of Harlow and our groups meet every week in homes.

Dunamis is the Greek word for ‘Power’...

The word ‘Dunamis’ is at the root of our English words: dynamite and dynamic. ‘Dunamis’ is God’s ‘X’ factor for His church and people.  Other translators explain ‘Dunamis’ as -

• ‘act of power’ (Young’s);

• miraculous power, ability’ (Strong’s);

• ‘capability, power to do anything; then, power, might in action’ (Bullinger’s).

Dunamis network aims

The Dunamis Network is the way in which people can meet with each other in one person's home, share what is happening in their lives, pray, learn with and from one another, and study the bible. The groups are a mixture of Bible study and relationship building.  To grow relationships the groups should develop social activities into their plans, preferably with an activity once a month.

The Dunamis network has the same four priorities that the church shares; mission, evangelism, teaching and pastoral care , so that we can grow to maturity together.

Why small groups..?

While Sundays are a time to come together as one body, the Dunamis network are groups of people meeting together to build healthy relationships, provide support and foster spiritual growth.  The focus of Dunamis is to cultivate relationships and grow together spiritually with opportunities to reaching out to the un-churched in our community.  

Healthy relationships

Building healthy relationships with God and with people is foundational to everything in the Christian's life. Healthy relationships help ensure that no one walks alone through the circumstances of life. (Romans 12:10-16; Galatians 6:2)

Connecting people

In a large church, a home group is the best way to get to know others who accept you and care about you.  Dunamis helps you to quickly find a place to fit in. (Acts 2:42-44; Romans 15:5-7)

Enhancing spiritual growth

Home groups, we believe, are the best environment for people to grow spiritually.  Dunamis people are empowered for ministry by using the things they are good at and interested in to help and support each other. (1 Corinthians 12:27; Ephesians 4:16; 1 Corinthians 14:12)

As part of our God-given vision

As part of our God-given vision for the local area and Harlow, our Dunamis network will take the Harefield heartbeat into homes across our town working alongside our Servant Evangelism activities.

As the very heartbeat of Harefield we encourage everybody to get connected.