Our Individualism is killing the American church and her mission efforts

Most Americans and other Westerners defend individualistic discipleship because we are so imbalanced in this regards. We love to purchase Personal computers, Personal Data Assistants, Personal Pan Pizzas, and "accepting Jesus as our Personal Lord and Savior." Satan has placed a diabolical twist on our individualism that is leading our disobedience to the Great Commission. The gospel is exploding in places where entire households (oikos in Greek) are coming to Christ. Holding fast to individualism is ignoring the clear pattern of Christ and His Apostles. Lydia and her household, Philippian Jailor (both in Acts 16, Zacchaus and his house, Cripus Acts 18, Noah's house, Rahab, etc.. There are one or two exceptions. Persons of Peace are gateways to networks as in the case of the Woman at the well in Jn 4. Household Evangelism is Christ' and His Apostles pattern but it is not a command. We ignore it at our own risk. Christ' word is Inspired of God and so are His Methods. Individualism is stifling the American Church and causing fruitless mission efforts which suck up millions of dollars around the world. Paul discipled chains of newer leaders in the "presence of many witnesses." 2 Tim. 2:2.