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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the frequent questions we get at Community. Hopefully your question will be among these. If not, why not send us an email with your questions? Thanks!
Q: What will it be like if I visit this
church?
A: Don't worry. We don't do anything that will make you
uncomfortable or single you out. We won't publicly ask you to
do anything. In fact, we'll just say "hi" and welcome you to
our worship and then give you the privacy that you probably would
want. We sing newer Christian songs accompanied by
guitars, keyboard, drums, and other instruments. We share
communion together each Sunday and if you are a believer we invite
you to share this part of the service with us. Pastor Dan
speaks about key biblical principles which are relevant to the
issues we all face in life. And the worship time is closed
with a final song by the Praise Team. We would love if you
filled out a Contact Card to let us know about your experiences, but
that's completely optional.
Q: Is this a non-denominational church?
A: These days "non-denominational" seems to be more of a marketing
strategy to attract members from other churches than what it used to
mean, a church without relationship to the established mainline
denominations of America. Every congregation in the Christian
Church is totally autonomous. We have no national governing
body or denominational headquarters. Of course, with 6,000+
churches, a sizeable number of colleges and seminaries, and mission
points all over the world, we are clearly part of a large movement
which seeks to be nothing more than Christians only, but not the
only Christians! While every church is completely free to make
its own decisions, it is amazing the spirit of unity we have between
our congregations!
Q: How do I become a member of
Community?
A: At Community, membership is open to all immersed believers in
Jesus. If you are already immersed, and understand its
importance, nothing more is required but your public acknowledgement
that you wish to become a member at Community. This is usually
done at the close of any service. We ask you to come forward
and let Pastor Dan introduce you to the congregation. It's
just that simple. We don't ask you to do anything that Jesus
hasn't asked you to do to become a Christian! If you are not
immersed, we would be happy to meet with you and set up a time when
you may be immersed at your convenience.
Q: Why don't you accept other forms of
baptism?
A: One of our core values is the authority of the New Testament for
our congregation. In the New Testament, the only form of
baptism is immersion. Sprinkling, pouring and other forms of
baptism come later in the history of the church. Whether they
are "just as good" as immersion is certainly God's choice, but at
Community we find it much simpler to just follow the example of the
New Testament.
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