Biblical Vision

We take inspiration from Daniel—a faithful follower of God who lived in Babylon. Taken from his homeland and placed in a powerful empire that did not share his values or worship his God, Daniel lived in a culture not his own. He had to navigate life in a third space—no longer fully at home in Jerusalem, but never fully belonging in Babylon either.

Daniel didn’t assimilate into the surrounding culture, nor did he isolate himself from it. He remained distinct yet engaged, anchored in God’s truth while walking humbly among others. He was willing to learn a new language, work under foreign leaders, and serve in a secular environment—but never at the cost of his faithfulness. His convictions shaped how he lived, what he ate, how he prayed, and whom he worshipped. And through that faithful presence, God used Daniel to be a witness in a foreign land.

At Home Church, we see ourselves in that story. We are a people in-between cultures—some of us born here, some newly arrived, others shaped by multiple backgrounds and stories. We’re not trying to copy the giraffe’s house, nor to preserve one cultural tradition over others. Like Daniel, we want to be rooted in God’s Word, formed by his grace, and responsive to the world around us. We want to live with clarity and compassion, holding to God’s truth while extending his mercy.

Ultimately, Daniel points us forward to Jesus—the one who left his true home, entered into our world, and walked faithfully in the tension of grace and truth. Jesus is our true home. And in him, we are not lost or out of place, even if we feel like strangers here. He calls us to live as salt and light, just as Daniel did, not retreating or blending in, but living distinctively, compassionately, and courageously for the good of our neighbours and the glory of God.

At Home Church, we want to be that kind of community—a people at home in Christ, living faithfully in the world, inviting others to know the God who makes strangers into family.