Over 600 members of the Jesus Army live in Christian Community in 70 or so large and small houses around the UK. The Jesus Army (officially known as the Jesus Fellowship Church) is an evangelical Christian church numbering around 2,500.

Each community house is home to anything up to forty people, who live as a large 'family'.

Community businesses
The Jesus Army has pioneered co-operative Christian businesses which provide paid employment for many members, including a good number who were previously unemployed. These businesses are also able to offer others limited opportunities to help on a temporary and voluntary basis. This is often of a therapeutic or work experience nature.

Financial
The finances of the Community are distinct from those of Jesus Fellowship Church itself. The 'church' funds deal with normal 'church' expenses, such as those connected with public events, and are financed through members' donations. There is a separate charitable fund for the Jesus Centres.

The community's businesses, houses and other assets are owned by the members, and held in a legally-constituted non-charitable Trust Fund. The Trust Fund is administered by a group of Trustees on behalf of the members.

The accounts are externally audited each year and presented to the members at the AGM. The community works on a principle of equality and all members are on an equal footing, with no privileges or extra financial incentives being accorded to anyone.

Within the community, each house has a 'common purse' arrangement, with members pooling their income to meet all personal and household expenses.

Community Membership
Before embarking on full community membership there is a probationary period of two years (which must extend at least up to the age of 21). During this time, income is pooled with other members of the community house, and capital assets (if any) are loaned to the Trust. In many cases new members have no assets, or even have debts which the Trust pays off.

At the end of probationary membership, the member may either withdraw from community living, or confirm their status as full 'Contributing Members' of the Trust. Any assets they have are contributed to the Trust fund and entered in a legal register against their name.

If they should later wish to withdraw from community membership, they may request a refund of this capital contribution. Many of those who do decide to withdraw continue to take a full part in church activities; others may join another church.

Temporary Guests
Community houses are open to receive visitors on a temporary basis for up to six months (which can in certain circumstances be extended to up to 12 months). If their visit is longer than a week, they are asked to pay a modest board and lodging charge, but the remainder of their income is at their disposal. (Overseas visitors and residents subject to legal immigration status.)