I attend the Church of AFF
 

Could this forum or any Christian forum take the place of the traditional church setting as we know it? We have fellowship with other Christians here. We discuss the Bible here. We pray for each other here. We encourage and edify one another here. There are ministers who have been called of God here. I've felt the presence of the Lord while reading some of the posts here. What more could I want from a church?

Would it be pleasing to God if I just had church here and maybe sent my tithes and offerings to the owners of AFF instead of going to my usual church?

is AFF a "board-run" church??? if so, what does the Bible have to say about that??? :D Who's the official AFF pastor?? Who's the assistant pastor??? Is Thad the Kid's Choir Music Director???

How can one apply for church positions, before they all fill up??? Where can I buy CDs, or DVDs, for that matter???

Do AFF have official "church bylaws"??? Is registration acceptance onto the official AFF roll???

Just a few questions to start with.... :D

Online churches are the wave of the future.


I can't imagine AFF as an online church though. There is too much difference of opinion regarding basic doctrine.

The physical church is no different. It's just that people are not allowed be vocal about it.

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of course, that is what the admins and the moderators do under the influence and wisdom of the Holy Spirit!
the bible speaks of deacons and bishops and elders who were appointed by the laying on of hands. To make it official we should have a 'virtual' laying on of hands ceremony. Are there any apostles on board here?


There were many teachers at the church of Antioch. I think we will have to rotate pastors to meet the needs of all the fellowship. A UC, a moderate, and a liberal chosen by the vote of the fellowship and then submitted for approval to the board. Acts 6:3

Do we really need one?

Thad has a problem with his temper, but if he can get that under control, I don't see why not.

Much prayer and fasting would be involved in this by the board and those who wish to fill a position. Seek the will of God. Is there a prophet here? Acts 13:2

Go to YOU-Tube.

Did they have such a thing in the Bible?


yes, of course we prefer those who profess to be Apostolic ( is there a concensus on this term) but anyone is welcome since our goal is to convert the lost and strengthen the body.

:club

I would like to put my name in the hat as treasurer of AFF church, so I can collect tithes! :)

Ok Judu.... errrr Pianoman.... is PayPal acceptable for paying tithes & offering???

Ummm, I hate to be the one to have to point this out...............

But usually a church is at least governed by a group of people who pretty much agree with each other, even if the whole congregation doesn't.

The problem I see here is that who is going to be the governing body? If it's the UC, then the Libs are not gonna be ok. And if it's the libs, then UC's won't be happy.

Sorry to be the wet blanket. :ernie

:lol Yes, we can set up automatic deductions from your bank account using PayPal. We will contact your employment each payday to see how much you made, then we will deduct 10% + a simple $10 handling fee. (FOR ME!)

The tithe will be put to good use, as we will be creating a 30 second TV ad for national TV to attract more souls (and their money!) to AFF!! :)

No problem, this was written TIC.

But I know there are some out there that consider this type of thing an acceptable substitute for the traditional church.

Who's going to build the new 3D sanctuary??? See http://churchoffools.com for an example....

Sorry. I didn't mean to sound so serious. Actually, I was chuckling as I was typing, also :killinme:killinme:killinme <--- guess I shoulda used more of those, eh? hehehhehe

Actually, I was thrilled to see a lighthearted thread. I enjoy the discussions, etc., but sometimes I just need to smile - and not have to think about it.

Definitely not the Methodists who built that one! Maybe BOOM could take the lead on this one or to be more in line with the Bible, we should seek God for the men he would have to build our new 3D sanctuary. Are there any like Moses here?

Exodus 36:1 Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom the LORD put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the LORD had commanded. 2 And Moses called Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whose heart the LORD had put wisdom, even every one whose heart stirred him up to come unto the work to do it:

That's okay, the Bible is full of wet blankets! :lol Don't try to dampen my vision!

Mizpeh, it's time for you to finally march into your Promised Land!!! Claim it!!! :D

Can I still wear my Rolex on the virtual platform?

Only if no one complains about me wearing my wedding ring. :D

Is MY virtual tithe paying for YOUR virtual Rolex on the virtual platform? If so, I believe I'm gonna start withholding my tithe.

uh oh, church problems already.... where's the PASTOR!!!!

You rang? We can have Women Pastors on here!!! :poloroid

Maybe we could have an Promotional Director to coordinate online conferences.... the list is GROWING!!!!

Who do people send their applications and resumes to?

It seems, from another thread, that we are going to need bouncers.... errr ushers at each door for Lost.... either that, or another Sunday School teacher.... :D

No.

But for some this is their "church fellowship". The thread has taken a light-hearted attitude, but I think it could change if those who rely on the fellowship they find on the net would speak out. I'd like a more serious discussion on this subject. The fellowship we have here has its place but I believe we should fellowship with other believers locally, in person, if we are going to obey the instruction of Paul to forsake not the assembling of ourselve together.

Unless your rooted you could become very confused. Lots of different opinions on what the Scriptures mean.

I know ... those PAJCers can really twist scripture!!!!

:ernie

We will have to have a 'pastoral office'. A place to take matters to in prayer and privacy. Kind of like the closed door forum the moderators enjoy. If that doesn't resolve the issue, then the whole of AFF will chose those least esteemed in the forum to judge the matter. We will have to set up a Christian court forum as well. Hopefully this will never be used and no threads will have to be started there. The Bible has direction for all types of squabbles.

wheres Keith4Him.... this sounds like a project that he'd set up, given the opportunity :D

maybe Daniel can take meeting notes and count how many are attending our first "board meeting".... where are all the Board Members???

They're at Camp Meetings.

No I don't drink coffee, Mal.... but be a guy and fetch me a Perrier.

It would never work. How could we all get together to make peanut brittle or have spaghetti dinners????:killinme

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Pianoman will send you an online bill....

sniker, Daniel drinks Perrier.

When I'm the pastor and collect all the tithes, I'll buy a plane and we can jet all over the country to have our fundraisers...........:girlnails

*wow* the fight for the tithes has already begun.... Pianoman isn't going to take to kindly to your aggression....

He can collect them, count them, and then give them to me. I don't want to be bothered by trivial things such as counting the money. I've got to be about my father's business.....:haloplug:haloplug

I've chosen the side I'm on. I'm sending my tithe to Tamor. SHE's a female.

Altho.................. Pianoman.................... hmmmm............ I really like him too. I don't think I can make a decision this early in the process. I need to see more credentials.

Ok, guys (and gal), where's your resume?