Just Like They Did: A New Christian’s Guide to Following Jesus Together

They heard the gospel. They obeyed. They gathered. Now it’s your turn.

The church didn’t start in a building.
It didn’t begin with a denomination, a budget, or a stage.
It started with people who believed the gospel, obeyed it, and followed Jesus together — with nothing but the Word, the Spirit, and each other.

Just Like They Did is a simple, practical guide for new Christians who want to follow Jesus and be the church — right where they are.

Whether you’ve just been baptized, are part of a new church gathering, or want to learn how to live out the faith found in Acts 2, this book is for you.
You don’t need a program. You don’t need permission. You just need the Word — and the courage to obey it.

Inside, you’ll discover:

• What the church is — and what it’s not

• Why every Christian is a priest

• How to study and teach the Bible without a degree

• What real fellowship looks like (and how to build it)

• How to take the Lord’s Supper simply and meaningfully

• How to pray and sing as a church — without performance

• What the Bible teaches about baptism — and how to do it

• Why every part of the church matters (including you)

• What the Bible says about giving, leadership, and growth

• How to follow Jesus even if you don’t have a preacher, a building, or a “worship team”

You’ll also find real-world instructions for:

• Baptizing someone (with step-by-step guidance)

• Preparing unleavened bread for the Lord’s Supper

• Leading communion at home or in a small group

• Hosting simple gatherings

• Choosing meaningful songs — with full lyrics included

• Building a prayer life

• Studying and obeying the Word of God

This book is global, practical, and grounded in Scripture. It’s not a commentary. It’s not a church-growth manual. It’s not a pitch for a denomination.
It’s a guide for ordinary disciples who want to live like the early church — wherever they are in the world.

Written for new believers, house churches, small groups, missionaries, and anyone who wants to return to the simple, powerful pattern of the New Testament, Just Like They Did will help you take your first steps as a disciple — and keep walking.

You don’t have to wait.

You can follow Jesus.

Just like they did.