what does a church need? inspired by dcraw
bibles
space
food
places to sit
people
authority structure (biblical)
order
singing
posted by Steven at 3:31 PM
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
space
food
places to sit
people
authority structure (biblical)
order
singing
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7 Comments:
i agree whole heartedly
8:39 PM
prayer
teaching from the word
4:53 AM
Worship, reading of the scriptures, teaching, prayer and fellowship.
I guess you need a place to gather, the rest depends on the culture--what you "need"
5:13 AM
The rawness of a church focuses on what you're there for...learning from a teacher and worshiping the Lord. The extras of a church can be so distracting as to why you actually gathered as a body.
I am definitely a fan of the more simplistic church.
And basically agreeing with the rest of you!
5:48 AM
At the urging of Bryce, I did a topical Bible study on the local church in college. It was by no means exhaustive, but I did conclude that the local church needs three things: believers committed to each other's growth; leadership; and connection to the Church body as a whole.
Now, if you're talking a local church building, then I agree that places to sit are generally a plus.
9:41 AM
Places to sit are superfluous. Also if you memorize the Bible you don't need those either. And order is overrated too, beyond the very basic.
2:44 PM
I do agree that food is necessary. or at least preferable...
9:13 AM
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