Interesting Features Of A Non Denominational Church

Publié par Unknown on mardi 15 avril 2014

By Anita Ortega


They are most preferred by Christians of contemporary days since they do not have complicated regulations and restrictions that characterize the mainstream churches. A non denominational church is a common phenomenon everywhere in the world today. They also seem to welcome people from various walks of life who are united by a common spiritual conviction.

They have some common practices that make their members have a sense of belonging. The kind of welcome and vibrant love that you get wins you over such that you feel at home. Their structures are also peculiar. Some are modern while others fuse old tradition and modernity. Their beliefs might conflict in some cases but they have a common belief in Christ. Some even specify the version of the Bible to be used by their members.

A good example is Pathways Church which shares a building with a Jewish church. The building is relatively old and the seats are not cushioned. The preaching there is very interesting. They tackle some topics that could be unheard of in traditional churches. This they do with a smooth touch of biblical principles and accommodation of varying ideologies.

What keeps the members together is their appreciation of diversity. They are aware that people have diverse beliefs and ideologies. They have a basic conviction that unites them though, the conviction that Jesus is the savior of the world. Other things they might do differently but they seem to have unspoken oneness.

Unlike the mainstream churches, they have no restrictions that separate them from other Christians. So long as you believe in Christ, current lifestyle does not matter as they believe the lord is able to save you and change you. It is such flexibility that has seen people like prostitutes who are considered worst sinners leaving the streets for the church. They are happy to belong to a family where Christ forgives them and no one condemns them.

The kind of music they play is also interesting. They have a wide variety. You can get samba, kwaito or rock beats among others, all under one roof. The level of expertise with which the band plays will also leave you mesmerized. They play with passion and the sound that emanates is wow!

Another interesting feature is dress code. They believe that there is no specific way in which a person should dress. Whether you are a lady in Jeans or a man in a gown it does not matter. So long as you come to worship and adore Christ, then there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ! This sometimes poses challenges since some members can misuse this freedom to put on sexually appealing clothes or revealing ones for ladies like miniskirts. However, the leaders have a way of counseling such individuals so that they do not go to extremes.

Joining such a church can thus be a good move. It is the place where your spiritual thirst will be quenched without cultic tendencies. You will also meet people from all social circles with one aim, that of making the world a better place, uniting in one accord as they wait for the second coming of The Lord. It is quite a fulfilling venture and a spiritually rewarding venture. What do you think?




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