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Qs for Pastors beyond essentials* *

If you are looking at a church, are already in one, be sure to examine it so you can find a right church. Do not be bamboozled just because they post the essential core beliefs. You cannot just attend any church but must pick one that stands on Scripture as a whole, and clearly tells you the secondary beliefs they hold to. If they don't tell it - theyre hiding something. They are being deceptive. And that is a red flag. I guarantee they hold to and preach on secondary and tertiary views. They cannot avoid it. Those not clearly stating what they teach are trying to pull a fast one on you hoping that if you get connected into their community that you wont leave. But if you are looking for a church you need to find one thst holds to your views. How can you know if you agree on and can align with that church if they are not honest and refuse to take a stand in writing in their faith statement? Worse yet are the churches who do not even post a faith statement. Avoid those ones like t...

Churches without a stance on important non essentials*

There are many churches today popping up who have a solid faith statement but are choosing to be wishy washy and not take a stand on important secondary matters. By doing this they are failing as Shepherds to teach Scripture and on godly living; bith are essential to the role of the spiritual shepherd in their life.  The church has to teach on these matters, and ones not addressing it in their statement are likely going to spring on you at some point that theyve embraced the worlds views. Thst is a deceptive tactic that Christians should never do but Satan always does.  And they cannot avoid teaching Scripture in areas of Baptism, End Times, Sexual Sins, Following Christ not culture, unity in Christ vs racism, and other matters that affect a believers daily life as well as growth and maturity in the faith. Such churches or pastors avoiding that are derelict in their duty as the authority over and spiritual leader responsible for your Christian walk.  Find solid churches a...