Christians, have you ever switched denominations?

Question

If so, why exactly?

Answer 1

Yes, I was raised Pentecostal. I am now non denominational. I started searching things out for myself and saw that some of the things I had been taught were not scriptural. I have a great respect for my pastor but he is human and can make mistakes.I think it is our job to search things out for ourselves. The church I was going to had nothing for my kids either. I guess I just felt it was time for me to move on.

Answer 2

It isn't a sin to "switch denominations." When a person isn't being spiritually fed in one fellowship, it's a good idea to look for another. MOST Christian denominations teach Biblical facts, but some are better at truly feeding the spirit than others.

So yes, I've moved around a bit. I started attending a Baptist church as a youngster, but now I attend a non-denominational church because sometimes church dogma can interfere with good Bible teaching.

Answer 3

I have switched churches and visited other denominations but I have stuck with the Assemblies of God. I agree with most of their doctrines. I simply switched churches because the one I was in became huge and the people just seemed more interested in the show put on every Sunday, not saying that is what it was, but that is what it seemed like to me. I now attend a smaller church where I am involved and the people have become dear friends.

Answer 4

Yip.
I was Trinitarian, and then my heart and eyes were opened to the scriptures, that there is only One God. About 16 plus years ago. Too many scriptures to name.

But, of course, going from Charismatic to Apostolic Pentecostal as far as denomination goes. It's really not "about" denomination as far as an organization that will save you, but denominations have been set up so people will know right off the bat the basic belief structure of that particular denomination. I personally know of many baptists and COGIC people and ministers, that have accepted and believe in Acts 2:38, and the Oneness of God, (which their current denomination does not teach or practice).

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Answer 5

As a christian I have switched denominations several times. The pastors in my old denominations tended to frown upon my speaking in dog tongues and barking during service. Don't they understand dogs have languages too and that the holy spirit can speak in those as well?

Answer 6

Yes, I was raised Catholic but my mom stopped bringing my sister and I to mass when I was very young. When I started attending an evangelical private school in sixth grade it was there that I was exposed to what the Bible taught about the gospel. What was presented to me made sense about needing forgivness and a right relationship with God. When I finally made the committment to follow Christ later on when I was eighteen I began to read Scripture alot and decided on the Baptist church since they seem to be most in line with the plain teaching of the Bible. I still believe even though I have re-examined my faith and why I believe. The biggest tipping point for me was the theological difference of Christ dying for a "chance" for me to be saved (as in Catholic theology) and the evangelical position that Christ died to completely saved me from all my sins not just the really bad ones (so to speak). If you talk to alot of Catholics and ask them why they think their going to heaven you'll get answers like: "I was baptized as an infant" or "I'm a pretty good person." None of these are found in Scripture. What I did find in my reading of Scripture is that salvation is a free gift that can't be secured by relative "goodness." Most Catholics are very sincere, but unfortunately are misinformed about what Scripture actually teaches since very little of them spend time reading it in an objective way.

Answer 7

Yes, I was raised Catholic - by an ex-Catholic Nun.

I switched to Non-Denominational because I really didn't like that Catholicism didn't really encourage studying and learning the Bible on your own - not that they discourage it - it's just not at all addressed. I really agree more with the doctrine of most non-denominational churches.

Rachel, you'd be more than welcome at my church - we're all liberal and open-minded too. Call us crazy...

Answer 8

Yes. As we accumulate more knowledge of the Scriptures, Church history and secular history, we become more able to make better decisions. My core beliefs in Christ, the word of God and the Church have not, however, changed. I started as a Baptist and I am know an Orthodox Christians.

Answer 9

I changed from a Baptist to a Seventh-day Adventist b/c I found a denomination that follows ALL 10 commandments and seemed more sincere in their mission. I also married a SDA.

Answer 10

Kind of. I grew up in a Baptist church, went to a Methodist church for almost ten years, have attended many different kinds of churches throughout my life, and currently landed myself in another Baptist church. Truth is, however, I don't really follow any particular denomination. I know I am a Protestant, and other than that I don't really care. I believe in one God, but many paths. So I am pretty much cool with anyone's beliefs, so long as they don't interfere with my ability to follow my own.