Thursday, May 17, 2007

  • Simple Question - Please Share

    I'm heading out this morning for a three-day conference.  Although there is the possibility of internet access in the hotel, I'm not positive and thus cannot promise any updates until Sunday.  So it is a good time for a big question. Please feel free to respond with your thoughts, but please do respond.  I'm interested in reading the thoughts.

    What do you believe makes up a local church?  Or perhaps, how do you define "local church"?

Comments (10)

  • TheTheologiansCafe
    I really think you have to have all the components of Bible study, prayer, fellowship and worship.  You could have all those in a home.  In fact, I think that you can see the early church did most of this stuff in homes.
  • broncomom

    If I were using the term "my local church", I'd be refering to the church my family attends on Sunday. We are members and participate in bible studies, prayer groups, support missions through that church and enjoy the fellowship.

    Then there's the local churches in my area, made up of many congregations, with people I know in each one. We are still one body, and help each tother in different ways, sharing knowledge, our gifts and fellowship.

    Then there is "The Church" which is the body of believers that covers the earth. We are brother and sisters wherever we meet..it's amazing

  • iknowHimdou

    Hmmm...that's a good question. I have to go with what Dan (Theologians Cafe) said. It definitely doesn't have to be in a building, we are supposed to be the church.

    Have a great conference. :O)
  • This_Is_Important
    MAN what a tough one! When I mentally picture "local church" I think of a church building in a given town. I just imagine a group of people meeting there to worship, pray, and preach the word. I don't hold to that when I define a church because I think where two or more are together in the name of Christ that can be considered a Biblical church. So I guess my knee-jerk reaction is more "congregation" than "church" but my true definition is based simply on people rather than buildings. What a good question.
  • mommyfish
    I'd have to go with Mary's response. Hope you have a refreshing conference.
  • Scottyups
    I forgot who said it but.... "the church is ALWAYS a people, and never a place."
  • cowboy_christian

    I happened to see your screen name and thought I'd stop by. 

    What makes up a local Church?  the local Christians. 

    Since the Church is the body of Christ, then I would say that the local Church is all the members of that body together.  I really wish the members could get allong sometimes though!

    Cowboy
  • brosarl
    I like Dan's answer . . my 'local' church is an everyday thing with my family and other believers that I come in contact with that encourage me and challenge me in my walk with the Lord.
  • HisWorkInProgress

    My definition of a "local church, " is a group of believers gathering together to worship the Lord and to encouraging one another in Christ. To bless the Lord as well as each other, laying down their lives for each other, helping each other and praying for each other as well as reaching out to the lost.
  • terrific58
    I try to avoid Target because of their openly Gay-rights thoughts but I'd rather support them than Wal-Mart. Thanks for answering my question about where you are. I have a feeling that if you are at THE REALLY BIG CHURCH, then my daughter and her husband may have done their pre-marital studies through your church so that they could get married in New Mexico.

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