Sunday 'Church' tradition vs. small groups

[elijah23]

As I've been sharing, this is exactly why it's so important to be in an open meeting where people can actually share and interact with one another. I know from experience that a congregation of 25 to 60 people is right for this kind of meeting. That way it's big enough to be as you call a "full-fledged church", but still small enough to make open discussion and sharing possible.

Why not?

I honestly don't see the need for a special choir since the whole church can and will be the choir.

In a successful Spirit-filled meeting of the saints the only one's who really have special needs that can't be fully met in the regular meeting are the children.

Old people, young adults, and musicians can all minister, and be ministered to in an open meeting. And any group of people can do outreach.

In a church, outsiders are allowed to enter and learn from more mature Christians. The outsiders are welcome, even if they don't agree with what the more mature Christians believe. In fact, the "more mature Christians" might learn from the "outsiders."

 

[Jethro Bodine]

In a church, outsiders are allowed to enter and learn from more mature Christians. The outsiders are welcome, even if they don't agree with what the more mature Christians believe. In fact, the "more mature Christians" might learn from the "outsiders."

That's how it's supposed to work.

 

[elijah23]

That's how it's supposed to work.

Churches aren't perfect. It is our job, in part, to set a good example for our fellow church members.