Sentences with phrase «identifying with our local church»

Not exact matches

To trace how Volf identifies the church with the local congregation, one needs to unpack these shorter and longer criteria.

Though congregations may be closely identified with specific political units, as were parishes in medieval Europe, local churches nevertheless resist total identification with their secular magistracy.

Contextual Spirituality: In Bolivia, where over 99 % percent of the population identifies themselves as either «Christian» or «Catholic» World Vision staff is free to partner with local churches (of various denominations) to help host Bible schools and faith - related activities.

The local church also provides hungry children with food on the weekends as well as books, classroom supplies and other necessities Carson identifies.