Leaders of House Churches in the New Testament
The Greek word for "church" (ekklesia) means "assembly" or "gathering." The first churches met in the homes of Christians to pray, sing hymns, read the scriptures, and share "love meals" together. Although little is known about the individuals listed here, they are remembered as early followers of Christ who opened their homes for Christian fellowship or who led local groups of Christians.
| LEADERS | CITY | SCRIPTURE PASSAGES |
| Phoebe | Cenchreae | Romans 16:1,2 |
| Gaius | Corinth | Romans 16:23,24; 1 Corinthians 1:14 |
| Priscilla and Aquila | Ephesus | Acts 18:1-26; Romans 16:3-5; 1 Corinthians 16:19 |
| Philemon | Colossae | Philemon 2 |
| Nympha | Laodicea | Colossians 4:15 |
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