Which denomination do you belong to and why? Or what you believe is the meaning of Church?

[dashboardchic19]

I’m kinda Catholic. I was raised, baptized and had my confirmation in the Catholic Church. I don’t really attend church anymore. I guess I’m still searching for a church or a group to belong to.

 

[stovebolts]

My wife and I are attending a non denominational congregation that leans Pentecostal. Previously, we attended a church of Christ where I was a member for 21 years. My wife was raised and has roots in that denomination.
We left the church of Christ because it was a dying church. There was no youth and it was difficult to get participation. More importantly, after 19 years at that congregation, I really didn’t have a connection with anyone who was left.
I don’t see the church as a denomination. I see the church as the body of believers living out their faith. Unity is not uniformity which is to say the body of Christ is diverse. We all bring something to the table.

 

[WIP]

I am a member of a Lutheran denomination associated with the LCMC (Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ). I find that the conservative teachings of this denomination reflect the message of the gospel and promotes good fellowship within the Body of Christ.

 

[Bob Carabbio]

I want to ask you all what denomination do you belong to and why?

Also, if you might have different views about Church let’s say not being a building, then how would you explain it?

Thanks

For MOST of the last 57 years (since I was saved in 1963), I've been a member of the Assemblies of God Denominational group, after starting out for the first years or so as a Southern Baptist. since the SOuthern Baptist theology about cessationism is obviously not accurate, I jumped into the Full Gospel theologies, and since the AoG is Pentecostal, they were obviously the first choice. I am NOT defined by the "Theological package" taught by the AoG, but find it acceptably accurate, and their evangelistic, and missionary activities are highly effective, and worthy of support.

The CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST, however HAS NEVER been an earthly Religio/Political denominational group, but a SPIRITUAL BODY comprised exclusively of those humans, both physically alive and physically dead, Who have been Born Again of the Holy Spirit, and indwelled by the Holy Spirit - making them Christians. The Visible Church meets in buildings configured for the purpose of holding public meetings, and teaches "SOME VERSION" of the Biblical Truths as found in Scripture. SOme denominations are relatively true to the Bible, and others are not. Born Again Christians can be found in most Denominational groups in varying proportion to the entire membership.

 

[jerry63935]

there is nothing wrong with denominations provided they don't get to the point of being the superior doctrine/Church. i was asked to leave a denom church simply because they don't believe in foot washing . yes it was a southern baptist.. they realized i was ordained general baptist. every denom/ non denom has it in it, even those who never attend Church. the Church Groups has lost sight of its vision .
we get what we need in the congregation . then we take it unto all the world. the great commission . so its man that fails the old saying if your looking for the perfect Church and find it. it wont be for long because we are there

 

[jerry63935]

If our church was burned down by tomorrow, it would surely be a shame and feel unfair, but it wouldn't erase the people that normally go there. A building can be replaced. A building can have a great spiritual significance attached. People can't be replaced and we have our souls to account for.

the Church i came out of when i reopened one that had been shut down.. did burn last Nov its a horrible empty feeling. yes we regrouped having to buy a different building .till they can get the insurance money .no the building is not the most important thing.. But it did belong To God

 

[Couppy]

For MOST of the last 57 years (since I was saved in 1963), I've been a member of the Assemblies of God Denominational group, after starting out for the first years or so as a Southern Baptist. since the SOuthern Baptist theology about cessationism is obviously not accurate, I jumped into the Full Gospel theologies, and since the AoG is Pentecostal, they were obviously the first choice. I am NOT defined by the "Theological package" taught by the AoG, but find it acceptably accurate, and their evangelistic, and missionary activities are highly effective, and worthy of support.

I always thought that Assemblies of God claim to be non-denominational. I attended Assemblies of God for a while. In fact, I am beginning to wonder, what type of Church group are really non-denominational. This is a change of view for me because I once claimed to be non-denominational, especially when I attended Pentecostal churches.

 

[Couppy]

I’m kinda Catholic. I was raised, baptized and had my confirmation in the Catholic Church. I don’t really attend church anymore. I guess I’m still searching for a church or a group to belong to.

You have decided to follow Jesus and grow spiritually, you need some sort of fellowship with other Christians. Make sure you are in contact with at least one Christian who is supporting you in prayers and both of you are spending time together before God. There is strength in unity.

 

[jasonc]

the oldest protestant,church in America the association of reformed Presbyterians

 

[jasonc]

the oldest protestant,church in America the association of reformed Presbyterians

the avatar of mine is a photo of my,church taken by me and its the one they use on social media and the website .

 

[Bob Carabbio]

I always thought that Assemblies of God claim to be non-denominational. I attended Assemblies of God for a while. In fact, I am beginning to wonder, what type of Church group are really non-denominational. This is a change of view for me because I once claimed to be non-denominational, especially when I attended Pentecostal churches.

Nope - the AoG has never been "non denominational" in any sense of the word - formalized in 1914, and affirmed their Trinitarian Stance in 1916 to combat a growing "Oneness" corruption that was gaining a foothold in the denomination.

More recently, the Assemblies of God have found it Advantageous, in the case of their LARGER churches, to Severely Downplay their denominational affiliation.

Here in Dallas Texas The AoG is perceived, by the Black population as a "White Church", which prompted us to re-name my former church from "DeSoto Assembly of God" to "Church on the Hill", to downplay the racial stigma. The LARGEST AoG church in our area displays NO SIGN of it's denominational affiliation at all. My Present church: Crossroads Assembly of God, has a very eclectic racial mix, and doesn't AVOID the Denomination affiliation, but pretty much ignores it.

The answer to your OTHER Question is that as soon as you NAME your church, you're a denomination. The Campbellite "Church of Christ" claims to be non-denominational, by virtue of being THE ONLY TRUE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, in spite of the Roman Catholic Corp. having laid claim to that title centuries ago. Of course they're BOTH totally wrong about that.

Charismatic Churches developed after the late '70s when the dynamic "Charismatic Outpouring" (1964-1978, or so) revival ended, and The folks (like me) who had been part of it had a choice: Try to keep the revival going (which would be impossible), or sink back into the denominational churches that they came out of to become Charismatics.

I elected to go back into the AoG, since its "overall package" is acceptable - even though I'm a "Free-Range Charismatic, non-Systematic, Calvinist leaning Eclectic" theologically. The influx of CHarismatics into the AoG eliminated much of it's hard-shell denominational legalism. SO I'm a member in Good standing of the Crossroads AoG Church in Duncanville, TX. But I'm not "Defined" by the AoG "Official Definition" of themselves.

 

[jasonc]

Nope - the AoG has never been "non denominational" in any sense of the word - formalized in 1914, and affirmed their Trinitarian Stance in 1916 to combat a growing "Oneness" corruption that was gaining a foothold in the denomination.

More recently, the Assemblies of God have found it Advantageous, in the case of their LARGER churches, to Severely Downplay their denominational affiliation.

Here in Dallas Texas The AoG is perceived, by the Black population as a "White Church", which prompted us to re-name my former church from "DeSoto Assembly of God" to "Church on the Hill", to downplay the racial stigma. The LARGEST AoG church in our area displays NO SIGN of it's denominational affiliation at all. My Present church: Crossroads Assembly of God, has a very eclectic racial mix, and doesn't AVOID the Denomination affiliation, but pretty much ignores it.

The answer to your OTHER Question is that as soon as you NAME your church, you're a denomination. The Campbellite "Church of Christ" claims to be non-denominational, by virtue of being THE ONLY TRUE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, in spite of the Roman Catholic Corp. having laid claim to that title centuries ago.

Charismatic Churches developed after the late '70s when the Dynamic Charismatic Outpouring revival ended, and The folks (like me) who had been part of it had a choice: Try to keep it going (which would be impossible), or sink back into the denominational churches that they came out of to become Charismatics.

I elected to go back into the AoG, since its "overall package" was acceptable - even though I'm a "Free-Range Charismatic, non-Systematic, Calvinist leaning Eclectic" theologically. SO I'm a member in Good standing of the Crossroads Church in Duncanville, TX. But I'm not "Defined" by the AoG "Official Definition" of themselves.

my hobby is history ,I photo many,things to include very old churches,

I,tried to find this ones age as its cemetery goes back to the mid 1800s

https://jasoncran.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F631683844625530880

 

[dashboardchic19]

You have decided to follow Jesus and grow spiritually, you need some sort of fellowship with other Christians. Make sure you are in contact with at least one Christian who is supporting you in prayers and both of you are spending time together before God. There is strength in unity.

Thank you, I’ll try your advice ?

 

[Bob Carabbio]

You'd get a kick out of "The Granary Burial Ground" adjacent to Park Street Congregational Church (1809) on Tremont Street in Boston. The cemetery goes back to 1660, and includes folks like: Peter Faneuil, Sam Adams, Crispus Attacks, John Hancock, James Otis, Robert Treat Paine, Paul Revere, and members of Ben Franklin’s family.

 

[jasonc]

You'd get a kick out of "The Granary Burial Ground" adjacent to Park Street Congregational Church (1809) on Tremont Street in Boston. The cemetery goes back to 1660, and includes folks like: Peter Faneuil, Sam Adams, Crispus Attacks, John Hancock, James Otis, Robert Treat Paine, Paul Revere, and members of Ben Franklin’s family.

no doubt ,its sad how America was founded on this ,yes it wasn't perfect but nothing like today's hyprocisy .

 

[Couppy]

Nope - the AoG has never been "non denominational" in any sense of the word - formalized in 1914, and affirmed their Trinitarian Stance in 1916 to combat a gr

Charismatic Churches developed after the late '70s when the dynamic "Charismatic Outpouring" (1964-1978, or so) revival ended, and The folks (like me) who had been part of it had a choice: Try to keep the revival going (which would be impossible), or sink back into the denominational churches that they came out of to become Charismatics.

I elected to go back into the AoG, since its "overall package" is acceptable - even though I'm a "Free-Range Charismatic, non-Systematic, Calvinist leaning Eclectic" theologically. The influx of CHarismatics into the AoG eliminated much of it's hard-shell denominational legalism. SO I'm a member in Good standing of the Crossroads AoG Church in Duncanville, TX. But I'm not "Defined" by the AoG "Official Definition" of themselves.

Thanks for answering my questions. Forgive my ignorance here - I thought Charismatic Churches came out of Catholics.

 

[Bob Carabbio]

Thanks for answering my questions. Forgive my ignorance here - I thought Charismatic Churches came out of Catholics.

The "Charismatic Outpouring" actually was a world wide "Sovereign Act" of God back in '64, or so, until '78 or so when it ended - followed by the "Charismatic Movement" which never "denominationalized" the way the Pentecostals did back in '14.

It PRIMARILY effected the "Liberal Denominations" like Episcopal, Lutheran", and United Church of Christ/Congregationalist, etc. in the U.S. Even people out of "Cult" groups (like JWs and Mormons) were being Born again and filled with the Holy SPirit.

U.S. Catholics WERE very much part of the revival. It was GENERALLY opposed by the established "Historic Pentecostal" denominations - like the Assemblies of God, and the Old-Line Cessationist Fundamentalists like the Baptists, etc. Notre Dame university was one of the Catholic centers of Charismatic activity, but the "Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship" was instrumental in feeding the sudden need for foundational teaching about the Acts 2:4 / 1 Cor 12 phenomenon.

In Ohio (Where I lived at the time in the early '70s) Protestant Charismatics / Pentecostals were being invited into the Catholic Parishes to Provide instruction for Catholic who were suddenly Speaking in Tongues, and the Parish Priests had no idea how to handle it. Practically speaking during the '70s "Denominations" essentially ceased to exist temporarily, and we all just flowed together as Christians. It was very different time.

 

[Couppy]

The "Charismatic Outpouring" actually was a world wide "Sovereign Act" of God back in '64, or so, until '78 or so when it ended - followed by the "Charismatic Practically speaking during the '70s "Denominations" essentially ceased to exist temporarily, and we all just flowed together as Christians. It was very different time.

I long for those days when Christians will flow together without any `I am of Paul; I am of Apollo' attitude.

 

[jerry63935]

I long for those days when Christians will flow together without any `I am of Paul; I am of Apollo' attitude.

there are some out there..but we have come to name tag religion what thus saith my denom. i have lots good friends in different denoms . there is nothing wrong with denoms provided its not the center of worship. i heard jimmy swaggart son donnie preach. it was a good message till he had stop. say thank God he was pentecostal . i thank God im saved

 

[stovebolts]

I long for those days when Christians will flow together without any `I am of Paul; I am of Apollo' attitude.

That's my hope and vision for this site. I hope you will join us!