Gifts and Calling

[Aquila]

My first pastor would always tell young men who claimed they were called to preach, "Well the, go preach! There are countless corners in this city." lol

Technically... God never called a man to preach on a platform or behind a pulpit. God calls men to preach. Period.

I love the house church movement in this respect. There is no need for a platform. Everybody is expected to use their gifts and knowledge in meetings. Our "platform" can be established on street corners, parks, town squares, taverns, restaurants, living rooms, basements, etc. Church becomes wherever two or more are gathered in His name.

[renee819]

Originally Posted by Aquila

My first pastor would always tell young men who claimed they were called to preach, "Well the, go preach! There are countless corners in this city." lol

Technically... God never called a man to preach on a platform or behind a pulpit. God calls men to preach. Period.

I love the house church movement in this respect. There is no need for a platform. Everybody is expected to use their gifts and knowledge in meetings. Our "platform" can be established on street corners, parks, town squares, taverns, restaurants, living rooms, basements, etc. Church becomes wherever two or more are gathered in His name.

Amen, Aquila, In the churches I've been in, if some speak in unknown tongues and someone interprets it, the church thinks they have the 'gifts of the Spirit.' What happens to the other 7 gifts? The people were not taught to desire them, nor to pray that they might receive them, or exercise them.

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by renee819

Amen, Aquila, In the churches I've been in, if some speak in unknown tongues and someone interprets it, the church thinks they have the 'gifts of the Spirit.' What happens to the other 7 gifts? The people were not taught to desire them, nor to pray that they might receive them, or exercise them.

I believe that for many, the structure of a "church service" is the problem.

How would Bro. Joe in the pew exercise the gifts of "Word of Knowledge" or "Word of Wisdom" in a church service?