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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the more frequent questions we receive at Community Christian. Hopefully your question will be among these. If not, why not send us an email with your questions? Thanks!
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 mainline denominations in
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 number of colleges and seminaries, and many
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 and interpretations of the Scripture,
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 acknowledge
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.
Q: WWWW
A: 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 number of colleges and seminaries, and many
mission points all over the world, we are clearly part of a large
movement which seeks to be nothing more than Christians, but not the
only Christians! While every church is completely free to make
its own decisions and interpretations of the Scripture,
it is amazing the spirit of unity we have between our congregations!
Q: [FAQ Question]
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this a nondenominational church?
- How do I become a member of Community?
- Why don't you accept other forms of baptism?
- WWWW
- FAQ