I've been thinking about this a lot.
What is the difference...
I think both churches are meeting people where they are at... both are growing, people are deepening their relationships with God and others... of course, pray about it and go where God leads... He could have things to teach me, and people to know/serve either place.
HowEver... I think that as the church..the Bride of Christ, we are called to meet people where They are at. The ones who don't know Him yet. Like Jesus did. So I think that possibly could be the difference between the two. Maaaayyybee?
Which one would I like to be a part of?
Well, my comfortable self likes the idea of not having to uproot myself, because I REALLY like where I live right now, whaaa. Being a part of a church that well, meets me? but also I could serve at and still reach my community where I am comfortable, sounds great.
BUT, the part of me that is desiring to BE the church, is like YAY!! Let's jump in, befriend on a true knowing basis, really let God do some crazy amazing stuff in the lives of people who so desperately need Him! A transformed community??? FOR SURE, I so want to be a part of that! Well, if I could like quit my job and not have to pay a mortgage, lol.