Simplicity as Witness
Stripping away unnecessary barriers made the church’s common life visible and participatory: simple song, open table, shared leadership, and clear teaching.
Practices
- Weekly communion as ordinary table fellowship.
- Congregational a cappella singing—no instruments required.
- Plain meetinghouses and portable practices for home and assembly.
Why It Mattered
Simplicity lowered barriers of cost, education, and status—keeping the gospel accessible across frontiers and classes.