As members of a local church, we are asking other people to shape our lives and promising to help shape theirs. (relevantmagazine.com)
But Williams reports that being an observing participant is both possible and rewarding.3 Diligent members of a local church can learn a great deal about its language and story. (religion-online.org)
From Jonathan: How do I, as a committed member of a local church, get past my disappointment with the staff, past the hurts and harms this church has inflicted upon me, past my disappointment with the programs we offer and the missions we undertake and the focus of our service, and still be a productive member that helps the church fulfill its» ministry in our community? (rachelheldevans.com)