Answers from Christians only, please. We recently moved and are looking for a new church. Back home we were members of a Baptist church that we loved! Very Christ centered. Today, we visited a nondenominational Christian Church because it was very close to our house. I was SO disappointed. The pastor barely mentioned Jesus, the music only kind of referred to Jesus, Of the 5 pastors only the Senior pastor was a man. Is this how all nondenoms are or did we go on a bad day or is this not the church for us? (I did not like it at all but my husband said he really liked it bc the pastor did not bore hime to sleep.) Any help? Thanks in advance!
2007-10-07 10:38:36 · 19 answers · asked by Stephanie W 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I hope I did not offend anyone! That was not my intention. As for the music, I am not picky about it, I would just like for it to have something to do with Jesus, I am fine with contemporary Christian music. I think some took it to mean I meant only hymns that are 100 years old or something, which are fine too but not the only kind of music out there! Thanks for your help!
2007-10-07 11:05:19 · update #1
As a Christian Preacher my advice is for you to try it for several weeks and see what happens. It is a different type of Church than that which you are accustomed to.
The women Pastors (?) are preaching under the authority of the Senior pastor.
2007-10-07 10:44:42 · answer #1 · answered by drg5609 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I attend a Non denomination church, and it is very Christ centered and our church is very spirit filled. Im surprised that you said the pastor of the church you attended barely mentioned Jesus, and also the music. Even though your husband may have liked that church I think it is best that you both continue to look around at different churches even if it means driving a little further. Good Luck!
2007-10-07 17:44:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Simply ask your husband what other churches he may be interested in visiting. Make sure you emphasize the visting part...there's no reason to jump at the first church nearest you. If you felt uncomfortable the first time you'll most likely feel uncomfortable the twentieth time.
A church family is a very important decision to make--you have to do it prayerfully between your husband and you and whatever needs you have. If you want a larger church because it has more activities and groups to get to know people--that's fine. If your main purpose in attending church is to minister and grow in the Word--it will be more difficult to find what you are looking for....
It is my personal opinion (take as a grain of salt) that a lot of non-denominational churches compromise the message of the true gospel to make it more seeker friendly and gain more members more quickly.
The world loves these 'seeker-friendly' churches. The world hates the true believer. What does that make you think?
John 15:18-19, "If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you."
2007-10-07 18:21:55 · answer #3 · answered by steinbeck11 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most Nondenominational churches do something similar to this due to the fact of there are more then just one religion in the church of god.. They also play this music (which i like) because they are trying to bring in more teenagers, young adults to the church as well because the society is more focused on them we would rather have them in church then doing drugs and getting into trouble. And if we always read out of a book and sing the gospel out of books with choir then yes Us young adults (and your husband) would fall asleep. We are all there for a reason, we dont need to hear the pastor mention Jesus every 5 min, we get the point...
2007-10-07 17:45:00 · answer #4 · answered by Gail 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not all nondenominational churches are that way. I go to one, and Jesus is taught, as well as the atoning blood. Our music is with instruments, but does also include traditional songs. We have 4 men pastors, and no women as pastors.
You might want to see if the church is based with any organization...such as Willow Creek, or Rhema. There are others. This should give a clue to what is followed.
2007-10-07 18:08:15 · answer #5 · answered by RB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say this just isn't the church for you. If you believe in Jesus I wouldn't reccomend a non-denominational church. I would say if you used to attend a baptist church and really liked it then look for another in the area you now live.
As far as your husband liking it only because the pastor didn't bore him to sleep, I'm sure you can find a church that fits your beliefs and keeps his attention!
2007-10-07 17:46:04 · answer #6 · answered by Alone within me 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is so difficult sometimes to move from a church you really love into something different. I don't think it is so much the denomination, just the church itself. I am surprised your husband liked the preaching. What type of preaching was it. I personally like the preachers that get excited while preaching the word. I hope that you find a church that you both like. Just pray and ask God to guide you and He will.
2007-10-07 18:27:50 · answer #7 · answered by godlovesjacob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well unfortunately there are a lot of churches out there like this. They feel that they need to water down the message of Salvation and Freedom of Jesus Christ and God to make it more attractive to the general public. I think this is what Jesus referring to the people who were neither cold nor hot. The Christian church has a lot of work to do to attract the general public to itself, and this is not one of them. Making themselves out to look like mainstream entertainment only harms the church, and the message of God. This only leads the members/attenders astray, and confuses and hurts anyone who is looking for God.
There are good non-denominational churches out there that do stick to the word of God, and have not turned lukewarm. Keep looking, and if you are in the Twin Cities area, I can recommend a few good churches for you.
2007-10-07 23:15:31 · answer #8 · answered by js43212 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Not all nondemoninational churches are like that. You just moved into a new area... keep shopping around. You will know when you have found the right "home" for you and your family. Go to a different church each Sunday. Pray about the church and ask the Lord to help you find the one that is right for you.
2007-10-07 17:43:04 · answer #9 · answered by Raynanne 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I used to go to a LOT of different churches, so I know about this stuff.
If you want substance in your sermons, then the smaller the church, the better. Large churches tend to focus on recreational activities too much.
Also, if you are Baptist, you should go to an Independant Baptist church. Southern Baptist churches tend to be more liberal and new age.
2007-10-07 17:44:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋