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Re: House churches vs Traditional
I don't see cell groups as Biblical... House churches that start organically are Biblical, but they take more time and commitment than having a pastor say, "Ok, group B meets on Tuesday at 7 at the Jones, and group C meets Thursday at 7 at the Smith's." Relationships have to build and the LORD will work to build bonds of fellowship between the saints in an assembly. This has to be a GOD-thing, it has to be organic.
Also, as for megachurches or renting out stadiums... What is the need for the church to be showy? I understand inter-assembly fellowship and things, but GC or Youth Congress or big stadiums, they just don't seem like something the apostles would have done... The pride that spews forth from those on the stage who "preform" is obvious, and it's what turns off so many unbelievers.
Lastly, as for pastor's who need to have too much control, and they hinder inter-assembly fellowship and house church meetings, I highly recommend a book my pastor gave me to read, "The Upside Down Church". It completely changed the way I looked at church leadership, and it put in me the desire to, one day, be the type of pastor who understands myself at the bottom of the pyramid supporting, uplifting and seeing the perfecting of the saints, rather than being at the top of the pyramid being supported by everyone and barking out orders. Delegating authority--- I see what happens when it takes place, and it is great, it gives every saint a piece of ownership and responsibility of the assembly, it trains leaders and it takes the burden off the pastor(s)/elder(s).
GOD BLESS!
Bro. Alex
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