What "type" of church do you attend?

[houstonupci]

I'm new here, and am trying to get a feel for the members on this forum. What "type" of church do you attend? However you want to answer is fine with me (UPCI, Oneness Pentecostal, WPF (help us all), COGIC, etc.).

I just want to say that I'm not looking for sarcasm or rudeness. I've only been on here a short time, and have quickly realized that a lot of you are just looking for an argument. If that's you, feel free to not respond.

[Hoovie]

OP

[Praxeas]

I'm new here, and am trying to get a feel for the members on this forum. What "type" of church do you attend? However you want to answer is fine with me (UPCI, Oneness Pentecostal, WPF (help us all), COGIC, etc.).

I just want to say that I'm not looking for sarcasm or rudeness. I've only been on here a short time, and have quickly realized that a lot of you are just looking for an argument. If that's you, feel free to not respond.
Oneness Pentecostal, but I was hoping we'd go Charismatic

[Maximilian]

I'm new here, and am trying to get a feel for the members on this forum. What "type" of church do you attend? However you want to answer is fine with me (UPCI, Oneness Pentecostal, WPF (help us all), COGIC, etc.).

I just want to say that I'm not looking for sarcasm or rudeness. I've only been on here a short time, and have quickly realized that a lot of you are just looking for an argument. If that's you, feel free to not respond.

Arguments aren't all that scary. Most of us are just like you, trying to make sense of things.

I'm Independent.

[Timmy]

Arguments aren't all that scary. Most of us are just like you, trying to make sense of things.

I'm Independent.

Brother! :friend

[seekerman]

I'm new here, and am trying to get a feel for the members on this forum. What "type" of church do you attend? However you want to answer is fine with me (UPCI, Oneness Pentecostal, WPF (help us all), COGIC, etc.).

I just want to say that I'm not looking for sarcasm or rudeness. I've only been on here a short time, and have quickly realized that a lot of you are just looking for an argument. If that's you, feel free to not respond.

I run with a evangelical-charismatic-universalist bunch....which is the true church of course. The other churches are just fakes.

And I'm not looking for an argument. I've found all I want here on the forum!

[Cindy]

Use to attend a UPC church. I don't attend any church now.

[houstonupci]

I run with a evangelical-charismatic-universalist bunch....which is the true church of course. The other churches are just fakes.

And I'm not looking for an argument. I've found all I want here on the forum!

That's a pretty bold statement that other churches are just fakes. Have you been to every other church and spoken with every other pastor? Seems like you're judging churches based on their members. If you stick to that method of "judgement," I think you're missing out on quite a bit.

[seekerman]

That's a pretty bold statement that other churches are just fakes. Have you been to every other church and spoken with every other pastor? Seems like you're judging churches based on their members. If you stick to that method of "judgement," I think you're missing out on quite a bit.

Sometimes tongue-in-cheek doesn't convey well in these forums.

[berkeley]

don't want an argument? why does 'help us all' appear after WPF?

[Jason B]

Evangelical Oneness ?

[DAII]

I go to Grace Church of Humble, pastored by Brett and Scott Jones.

It was UPCI until 1998 or so. I was brought up UPCI. Dad pastored in NYC. I held license as well.

[crakjak]

The church I attend was C of C for 25 years, then over the next 25 years, moved increasing toward evangelical, charismatic music and worship, with more of a expository preaching. Pastor audits classes at Regent University each July, has pastored at LHC for almost 20 years. LHC doesn't divide over doctrine, sees members as flawed individuals, in community following Christ to the best of our ability.

I was raised UPC, father pastored for over 30 years, much family in UPC. I am very Christ centric, as the savior of the whole world. 1 Tim. 4:10.

[nahkoe]

I currently attend an Independent Fundamental Baptist church... :D

Only due to living arrangements.

I was attending a *very* charismatic church before this one (night and day difference!)

And before that I was attending a Foursquare church.

I've moved in between every one of these churches...don't go thinking I church hop just for fun.

[soldoutochrist]

OP church in the morning, nondenominational/leaning Charismatic church in the evenings.

[pelathais]

An OP church when they drag me there. A "looser" group otherwise.

[kristian's_mom]

When I do attend church, which as of late has been not that much, I go to a church that was UPC but in the last year broke away and is not part of any organization. They believe everything the UPC does except for the dress code. Some members still wear skirts and don't cut their hair and some don't. No one really seems to care.

However, women still wear skirts on the platform. I think this still happens because if there were too dramatic of a change it would scare off a lot of people (especially the older generation).

[berkeley]

UPCI, because God wants me there. :-/

[mizpeh]

Oneness Pentecostal

[ImThankful]

I attend a very loving church. We are in the business of loving people and helping them find God.

[Sam]

I attend a church called The Hamilton Dream Center
Our web site is http://www.hamiltondreamcenter.org/
I have attended there for over 4 years.
I am an ordained minister with that local church.

I am also an ordained minister with The Church of Jesus Christ also known as The Churches of Jesus Christ International
Their web page is http://thecojcint.net/

Prior to coming to the Hamilton Dream Center, I attended the Vineyard Community Church from 1992 to 2006.
Their web site is http://www.cincyvineyard.com/

[missourimary]

Wesleyan at the moment. I was in OP churches-UPC, WPF, and Independent-for 19 years. :thumbsup

[Margies3]

Use to attend a UPC church. I don't attend any church now.

Cindy, I didn't know this. How long has this been the case?? What's going on, girlfriend?

[Margies3]

I attend a Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. Went to UPC churches for many years - 2 here where I live, 1 in Pontiac, Michigan and one in Owosso, Michigan. But left about 25 years ago. I still visit and have lots of friends who go, but not me no more.

[Jack Shephard]

I go to a UPC church in AZ. I am more charismatic I suppose than they are, but my wife and her family have been going to this church almost their whole life. I was raised ALJC in TN. I have also attended Christ Life Church in Tempe, AZ which was started by Jim and Sharon Roam. Now I am the lead singer for U2! LOL

[Falla39]

Oneness Pentecostal.
Our late father founded the church we still attend, in 1958. Although Dad held license
with the UPCI, as does the present pastor, our church has never been affiliated with
the UPCI. We do work in fellowship with the UPCI.

Falla39

[Hoovie]

HOLINESS, Fire Baptised, Apostolic, Overcoming by the Holy Word, Shockamooser Church of the Tongue Talkin Sanctified Brethren of the Mighty God in Christ through the Name of Jesus Only our Lord!!

[Hoovie]

Evangelical Oneness ?

I like that. I do describe myself as generic Evangelical at times.

[Jack Shephard]

I like that. I do describe myself as generic Evangelical at times.

You describe yourself as generic sometimes??? Be nice to yourself Hoovie.

[Hoovie]

You describe yourself as generic sometimes??? Be nice to yourself Hoovie.

Dude... see post 27. :toofunny

[Mr. Smith]

Arguments aren't all that scary. Most of us are just like you, trying to make sense of things.

I'm Independent.


You are??? Are you sure?

[Jack Shephard]

Dude... see post 27. :toofunny

LOL. You are a good man.

[Mr. Smith]

Use to attend a UPC church. I don't attend any church now.


Really? How come? If you don't tithe anywhere, could you send it to us?:lol

[Jack Shephard]

You are??? Are you sure?

Mr. Smith, do you go to church? LOL

[Hoovie]

Really? How come? If you don't tithe anywhere, could you send it to us?:lol

Who's laughin??

Just another money hungry preacher, folks.

[Mr. Smith]

Mr. Smith, do you go to church? LOL


Once in a while. I may very well have missed less church, percentage-wise than anyone on the Forum.

[Hoovie]

Mr. Smith, do you go to church? LOL

No Mr. Smith went to Washington.:bliss

[Jack Shephard]

Once in a while. I may very well have missed less church, percentage-wise than anyone on the Forum.

Probably. :thumbsup

[Mr. Smith]

No Mr. Smith went to Washington.:bliss


I go to church more than you do, you heathen.

[kindofbelieve]

UPCI from 1974 - 1999
Independent from 1999 - 2000
UPCI from 2000 - 2001
FREEE!!!! from 2001 - 2009
Independent 2009 - present...

[iceniez]

ALJC in license only, more independent than anything else.

[missourimary]

BTW, the term independent seems to be used a variety of ways. The Independent church I was part of was very strict OP... so much so that they thought the UPC and WPF were both apostate.

[Bella1]

I'm new here, and am trying to get a feel for the members on this forum. What "type" of church do you attend? However you want to answer is fine with me (UPCI, Oneness Pentecostal, WPF (help us all), COGIC, etc.).

I just want to say that I'm not looking for sarcasm or rudeness. I've only been on here a short time, and have quickly realized that a lot of you are just looking for an argument. If that's you, feel free to not respond.

I go to a Local church called The Pentecostals of Katy. Conservative (but you would not know it if you looked at me! LOL!)

[whoami]

I don't currently attend, but my beliefs are non-denominational with a few (very few) beliefs that are more in line with Pentecostals. I was raised UPC and Independent Apostolic (the type that considered UPC a bunch of backslidden liberals. lol)

[deadeye]

I pastor a UPCI church in AZ....and have been UPC all my life.

However I fellowship a lot of GIB's and probably 1/2 of the folks who minister in this pulpit are independent.

[Consapostolic1]

Conservative independent 2001-2007
UPCI as of a month ago

[Sherri]

Non denominational - left UPC 19 years ago.

[Michael The Disciple]

A Church that is both in my home and on the internet.

[Consapostolic1]

Why is the forum called "Apostolic Friends Forum" again? Seems like very few on here are actually "apostolic. Just sayin!

[Jason B]

Conservative independent 2001-2007
UPCI as of a month ago


Isn't that kind of like being the only one driving into a city that everyone else is evacuating?

[Hoovie]

Why is the forum called "Apostolic Friends Forum" again? Seems like very few on here are actually "apostolic. Just sayin!

Well... many of those listed as something else will also fall into the "Apostolic" category. UPC, Oneness Pentecostal, Non denom., Home churchers, Independent etc. might all be called "Apostolic" as well.

[Jason B]

Why is the forum called "Apostolic Friends Forum" again? Seems like very few on here are actually "apostolic. Just sayin!

Was Paul an apostle?

Then why do "apostolics" ignore 90% of his teachings?

Just sayin'

[Jack Shephard]

There is a difference in Independent(s). Some Indy's are way more conservative some aren't.

[missourimary]

Why is the forum called "Apostolic Friends Forum" again? Seems like very few on here are actually "apostolic. Just sayin!

Apostolic Friends Forum. A forum for Apostolics who are friends, or a forum for friends of Apostolics?

More who have responded may be Apostolic than it might appear.

[Sam]

Why is the forum called "Apostolic Friends Forum" again? Seems like very few on here are actually "apostolic. Just sayin!

depends on the definition of apostolic

not everyone may agree with your personal definition of apostolic.

[Sam]

Was Paul an apostle?

Then why do "apostolics" ignore 90% of his teachings?

Just sayin'



uh, oh

Some times I wonder what Apostles like Peter or Paul or others would think if they attended some of our services. What if they came to a GC and sat through the pleading for money?

[Consapostolic1]

Isn't that kind of like being the only one driving into a city that everyone else is evacuating?

Nope, not really! The church I attend is experiencing a mighty revival.

[Jack Shephard]

Nope, not really! The church I attend is experiencing a mighty revival.

That is Too Legit! Need I explain this?

[seekerman]

Why is the forum called "Apostolic Friends Forum" again? Seems like very few on here are actually "apostolic. Just sayin!

Apparently there are more 'apostolics' on the forum than could be found in the entire world during the 1800s so be thankful for the ones that are here, I say.

[seekerman]

uh, oh

Some times I wonder what Apostles like Peter or Paul or others would think if they attended some of our services. What if they came to a GC and sat through the pleading for money?

I think Peter or Paul would walk into some big ole structure and say "YOU CALL THIS A CHURCH"?????????

[misspresley]

Non denominational - left UPC 19 years ago.

I attend non-denominational - Spirit-filled!!! love my church family!!!!

[Sarah]

uh, oh

Some times I wonder what Apostles like Peter or Paul or others would think if they attended some of our services. What if they came to a GC and sat through the pleading for money?


I think if we got a large offering for the work of the Lord, they would be praising God for it....just like the rest of us should be!

[Barb]

What 'type' of church do I attend?

It's a brick building, with 6 entrances and a horseshoe-type foyer.

There are 6 entrances into the sanctuary, not including those leading from the prayer room, with the prayer room horseshoeing the opposite direction behind the platform.

The sanctuary seats about 3100, but it doesn't feel big and cold...a very homey atmosphere. :thumbsup

And to answer your question seriously, we are OP...

[berkeley]

Have this "song" in my head:

wot kind of church is this (it's apostolic church) 3x

it's a hand clappin, it's an isle runnin, it's a pew jumpin, it's a tongue talkin, it's a devil stompin, it's a pentecostal apostolic church

(take it from the top! for about ten minutes) yes, it's a real song.

[missourimary]

Have this "song" in my head:

wot kind of church is this (it's apostolic church) 3x

it's a hand clappin, it's an isle runnin, it's a pew jumpin, it's a tongue talkin, it's a devil stompin, it's a pentecostal apostolic church

(take it from the top! for about ten minutes) yes, it's a real song.

Only 10 minutes, Berkley? *tsk tsk* You're missing it!

What kind of church is this? It's an Apostolic Church!
What kind of church is this? It's an Apostolic Church!
What kind of church is this? It's an Apostolic Church!
It's a hand clapping, foot stomping, tongue talking, aisle running Apostolic Pentecostal church!
What kind of church is this? It's an Apostolic Church!
What kind of church is this? It's an Apostolic Church!
What kind of church is this? It's an Apostolic Church!
It's a hand clapping, foot stomping, tongue talking, aisle running
hand clapping, foot stomping, tongue talking, aisle running
hand clapping, foot stomping, tongue talking, aisle running
hand clapping, foot stomping, tongue talking, aisle running
hand clapping, foot stomping, tongue talking, aisle running
hand clapping, foot stomping, tongue talking, aisle running
hand clapping, foot stomping, tongue talking, aisle running
It's a hand clapping, foot stomping, tongue talking, aisle running
It's a hand clapping, foot stomping, tongue talking, aisle running (repeat about 50 times)
(breaking in with another song) I feel it all over me, feel it all over me, feel it, feel it, feel it, feel it, feel it, feel it, (repeated about 75 times)
What kind of church is this? It's an Apostolic Church!
What kind of church is this? It's an Apostolic Church!
What kind of church is this? It's an Apostolic Church!
It's a hand clapping, foot stomping, tongue talking, aisle running Apostolic Pentecostal church!

(And yes, I've counted the number of repetitions. I'm not exaggerating. It was sung at about 2-3 beats per minute, and everyone was expected to hand clap, foot stomp, and aisle run their way through it, too. Talk about a cardiac workout!)

[onefaith2]

United Pentecostal Church, one that believes all of Paul's teachings :) Just not other people's versions of them.. lol

[berkeley]

miss mary,

I do not like any song that instructs people in praise. And I do not like songs about "us", one of the worse by far, "I'M A PENTECOSTAL."

[Margies3]

I'm new here, and am trying to get a feel for the members on this forum. What "type" of church do you attend? However you want to answer is fine with me (UPCI, Oneness Pentecostal, WPF (help us all), COGIC, etc.).

I just want to say that I'm not looking for sarcasm or rudeness. I've only been on here a short time, and have quickly realized that a lot of you are just looking for an argument. If that's you, feel free to not respond.

Houston, I understand you wanting to know what kinds of churches we all attend. But can I caution you about something? Please keep in mind that, while many of us no longer attend an Apostolic church, the vast majority of us do at least come from sort of Apostolic background. We "connect" with each other on here because it gives us a place to go back to our roots. I don't care to go to back to an Apostolic church. I love the churches I went to and will always be grateful for the teachings I received in them and for the friendships I made. But at this point in my life, that's not where I am. But because there was much about that time of my life that I loved, I do want to keep in contact with it somehow. AFF lets me do that.

[missourimary]

miss mary,

I do not like any song that instructs people in praise. And I do not like songs about "us", one of the worse by far, "I'M A PENTECOSTAL."

You and I are very much in agreement on both those points. I didn't mean to indicate that we weren't, if I did. Thankfully, I don't think I've ever heard "I'm a Pentecostal." We did sing "I'm so Glad to be Called a One God Christian," though. That song is just as bad because it is often used to slam people for not being "conservative" enough, or to preach a favorite clothes line through song.

That sort of thing is rampant in my area, and it's truly sad.

[berkeley]

go to youtube and type in "i'm a pentecostal."

[missourimary]

Oh, my, there's a lot of scriptural foundation in that one, hmm? :nah

It's worse than "I'm so glad to be called a one God Christian" except for the attitude behind it (of someone having their say about standards without actually "preaching").

[Sam]

United Pentecostal Church, one that believes all of Paul's teachings :) Just not other people's versions of them.. lol

You might find some disagreement here on that.

Also, there is no ONE UPC CHURCH. Each local church and each minister all believe many things differently than each other.

[TGBTG]

go to youtube and type in "i'm a pentecostal."

I just watched that song...it's idolatry and carnal to say the least...

[Jason B]

Only 10 minutes, Berkley? *tsk tsk* You're missing it!

What kind of church is this? It's an Apostolic Church!
What kind of church is this? It's an Apostolic Church!
What kind of church is this? It's an Apostolic Church!
It's a hand clapping, foot stomping, tongue talking, aisle running Apostolic Pentecostal church!
What kind of church is this? It's an Apostolic Church!
What kind of church is this? It's an Apostolic Church!
What kind of church is this? It's an Apostolic Church!
It's a hand clapping, foot stomping, tongue talking, aisle running
hand clapping, foot stomping, tongue talking, aisle running
hand clapping, foot stomping, tongue talking, aisle running
hand clapping, foot stomping, tongue talking, aisle running
hand clapping, foot stomping, tongue talking, aisle running
hand clapping, foot stomping, tongue talking, aisle running
hand clapping, foot stomping, tongue talking, aisle running
It's a hand clapping, foot stomping, tongue talking, aisle running
It's a hand clapping, foot stomping, tongue talking, aisle running (repeat about 50 times)
(breaking in with another song) I feel it all over me, feel it all over me, feel it, feel it, feel it, feel it, feel it, feel it, (repeated about 75 times)
What kind of church is this? It's an Apostolic Church!
What kind of church is this? It's an Apostolic Church!
What kind of church is this? It's an Apostolic Church!
It's a hand clapping, foot stomping, tongue talking, aisle running Apostolic Pentecostal church!

(And yes, I've counted the number of repetitions. I'm not exaggerating. It was sung at about 2-3 beats per minute, and everyone was expected to hand clap, foot stomp, and aisle run their way through it, too. Talk about a cardiac workout!)

:ursofunny

PS-I like the song, but don't really want to sing it 75 times :bliss

[canam]

I just watched that song...it's idolatry and carnal to say the least...

Get real !!

[ILG]

Last time we went, on Easter, we went to an Evangelical church. I went to the Catholic church once this summer with my extended family.

[BeenThinkin]

Non-denominational!

[seekerman]

Only 10 minutes, Berkley? *tsk tsk* You're missing it!

What kind of church is this? It's an Apostolic Church!
What kind of church is this? It's an Apostolic Church!
What kind of church is this? It's an Apostolic Church!
It's a hand clapping, foot stomping, tongue talking, aisle running Apostolic Pentecostal church!
What kind of church is this? It's an Apostolic Church!
What kind of church is this? It's an Apostolic Church!
What kind of church is this? It's an Apostolic Church!
It's a hand clapping, foot stomping, tongue talking, aisle running
hand clapping, foot stomping, tongue talking, aisle running
hand clapping, foot stomping, tongue talking, aisle running
hand clapping, foot stomping, tongue talking, aisle running
hand clapping, foot stomping, tongue talking, aisle running
hand clapping, foot stomping, tongue talking, aisle running
hand clapping, foot stomping, tongue talking, aisle running
It's a hand clapping, foot stomping, tongue talking, aisle running
It's a hand clapping, foot stomping, tongue talking, aisle running (repeat about 50 times)
(breaking in with another song) I feel it all over me, feel it all over me, feel it, feel it, feel it, feel it, feel it, feel it, (repeated about 75 times)
What kind of church is this? It's an Apostolic Church!
What kind of church is this? It's an Apostolic Church!
What kind of church is this? It's an Apostolic Church!
It's a hand clapping, foot stomping, tongue talking, aisle running Apostolic Pentecostal church!

(And yes, I've counted the number of repetitions. I'm not exaggerating. It was sung at about 2-3 beats per minute, and everyone was expected to hand clap, foot stomp, and aisle run their way through it, too. Talk about a cardiac workout!)

The members of the Apostolic church of the 1st century couldn't run the aisles.....there were no aisles to run!!

Sadly the Apostolic aisle runners were not found for many centuries until the sudden appearance of Apostolic aisle runners after 1913.

[deltaguitar]

I am probably one of the few on this forum that claim to not be oneness pentecostal anymore OR pentecostal at all.

When I came to this forum four or five years ago I was a guitar player in a strong UPC church. I had many questions. Our church split and I am now a reformed calvinist and attend a traditionally baptist church with about 8000 in attendance each Sunday. I still have family ties to the UPC but other than that I have almost no association with pentecostals or charismatics.