Mega-Church Vs Small Church

[hornetguy]

2. I have learned that those who oppose tithing generally can't pay their own bills but condemn those who are faithful to God [the job and finances come from God to begin with so it's already God's and we're just being good stewards with it and we show it with tithes]

I think he was talking about the incorrect insistence on "you must give 10% (tithe)" which was an old law requirement... but it actually included much more than just "income".
We as believers are to give as we have been prospered... whatever we can, with a clear conscience.... not "10%"

No matter the Church size it's a really good practice to have smaller home gatherings and to get involved and to connect with as many Brothers and Sisters in Christ one possibly can

Yes. Absolutely.

 

[hornetguy]

I've seen a couple of so called mega churches on TV.

The issue I think they have is ,with thousands of members pastoral counseling is impossible.

It's not impossible, if you have enought qualified elders/pastors for counseling and study/advice.
The problem is that many churches think that it is the "preaching pastor/preacher"'s job to minister to everyone. That is simply not true. Timothy was told to appoint "elders" and "deacons" to tend to the flock.... how many you need is based on how many are in your flock. The role of elder or deacon should never be just a "title" for recognition.... there are responsibilities involved, and jobs to be done.

I was asked to be, and then appointed as a deacon in a church I used to attend... about 700-800 members at our "peak".... I told them that I would not accept it just as a "title", but if there was a specific work that needed doing, I would gladly accept it. I took on the benevolence ministry of our church... we had an annual donation of $60-70,000 that we used to help our members, and members of our community. We never had money left over.... the need was great, even in as affluent a town as we lived in.

I did that for about 6 or 7 years before I had to step away from it, to regroup.... working with people and their financial problems will take a toll, given time.

The point of that is to say that there are specific jobs to do, and spiritual counseling is a big part of that, and should be done by elders.

 

[hornetguy]

Can anyone?I can't.

Depends on your definition of "right"
Prestonwood Baptist in Plano Texas does a lot of good things.. they have many ministry and outreach programs set up to help those in need.
They spend a LOT of money on Christmas pageants, and I'm sure a lot of money is not used to feed the hungry, etc, but they do a bunch of good things, to my knowledge.

Also, Cottonwood Creek Baptist in the Allen Texas area is pretty good with benevolence work. Again, are they perfect? Of course not. Do they do a lot of good? Absolutely.

The church I attend now has maybe 250 members....

 

[Kroogz]

Depends on your definition of "right"
Prestonwood Baptist in Plano Texas does a lot of good things.. they have many ministry and outreach programs set up to help those in need.
They spend a LOT of money on Christmas pageants, and I'm sure a lot of money is not used to feed the hungry, etc, but they do a bunch of good things, to my knowledge.

Also, Cottonwood Creek Baptist in the Allen Texas area is pretty good with benevolence work. Again, are they perfect? Of course not. Do they do a lot of good? Absolutely.

The church I attend now has maybe 250 members....

It wouldn't be my cup of tea.

I believe the assembly has ONE objective........Bible doctrine. Equip the saints, and the "work" is naturally done in our everyday lives......At work, at play, in the home, on the street, at the food bank ect.

This is why we have people who need to regroup in the "church." They have all these programs and don't get fed Bible doctrine.

 

[Genez]

It wouldn't be my cup of tea.

I believe the assembly has ONE objective........Bible doctrine. Equip the saints, and the "work" is naturally done in our everyday lives......At work, at play, in the home, on the street, at the food bank ect.

This is why we have people who need to regroup in the "church." They have all these programs and don't get fed Bible doctrine.

A Church's primary job is to be a Bible teaching school.
Not to be a display case for trophies of good works.
Church is to be the highest form of education.

It is much easier to give money than to dedicate and sacrifice one's time to learning Scripture in detail and accuracy.
So one can live the Word of God, not just feel something towards it.

 

[GWH]

It wouldn't be my cup of tea.

I believe the assembly has ONE objective........Bible doctrine. Equip the saints, and the "work" is naturally done in our everyday lives......At work, at play, in the home, on the street, at the food bank ect.

This is why we have people who need to regroup in the "church." They have all these programs and don't get fed Bible doctrine.

Learning GW is most important, but fellowship/encouragement is also a biblical objective per Hebrews 10:25.

 

[Kroogz]

but fellowship/encouragement is also a biblical objective per Hebrews 10:25.

People don't know how to fellowship.....They don't know Bible doctrine.

Fellowship is not me talking about my struggles at work and home. Or Bob who has drinking problem.

This IS fellowship:


You cannot lose/forfeit/walk away from His salvation.PERIOD.