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To: chuck_the_tv_out; earlJam; SeekAndFind

Of the genuine, believing churches, different churches have different personalities.

Different preachers have different specialties you’ll find. While any good preacher can preach on any subject inevitably they have a gift for one area or another.

Some churches are what I call gateway churches, they are adept at attracting new believers. Others are teaching churches, the preaching and the atmosphere seems to promote a good understanding of scripture and theology. Others are more spiritual, and seem to be more focused on the growth of the spirit. Others are more action oriented.

At various times in your life you may find yourself drawn toward one, and then later another. This may mean a shift from one denomination to another, it may simply mean another congregation of the same denomination. Early in your walk God may direct you to where you need to be for your growth; later you may find yourself in a church that needs what you have to offer.


23 posted on 05/24/2010 11:16:16 AM PDT by marron
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To: marron

I agree with what you said.

I simply reject the idea that suggests that if a church has outdated music, they must be spiritual. And if a church has modern music, they must be bad.

Music is a lot like Bible translations- some favor the tradition of the King James Bible. Others prefer accurate modern translations.

Like I said, to each his own.


24 posted on 05/24/2010 11:23:22 AM PDT by earlJam
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