IMHO, there are several positive aspects of non-denominational local churches.
The spiritual gift of pastor-teacher is not a soulish gift, nor a gift of the mind, but a spiritual gift for the communication of the Word to believers given by God the Holy Spirit to only some believers. All too frequently, those who decide for themselves that they are going to help God out, by performing ministries independent of faith through Christ and in fellowship with Him, confuse morality and organized religion as a substitute for His Plan. Such a worldly ministry is not limited to denominational or non-denominational assemblies, but many who are gifted as pastor-teachers, who recognize their gift, find themselves more welcome following a non-denominational path and getting on with their ministries, rather than becoming subordinate to a worldly religion with the appearance of sanctity.
Secondly, pastor-teachers continue to be sanctified in their walk with Christ as well as other believers. Many non-denominational pastors are not trapped into worldly agendas in teaching their congregations on issues they are only trained in a worldly fashion, rather than in those issues which God the Holy Spirit might so move that particular pastor-teacher and his flock.
Thirdly, non-denominational pastors, as they continue to grow in the Lord, also may develop more mature doctrines, faith upon faith, and are able to change their previous teachings, based purely upon their fellowship with God and His correction in their teachings. Their relationship to God is more direct, and effective as originally provided by God the Holy Spirit in the spiritual gifts to the pastor teacher.
I would like to remind everyone of the Nondenominational prayer thread
For where two or three have gathered together in My name...
Everyone of any denonimination, (or of course nondenomination) is invited to bring their prayer concerns to the thread during the week. On Sunday evening, we gather together at the same time and lift these concerns up to the Lord.
Our first gathering last Sunday was very well received and very moving.
Very nice summary.
Love your tag line.
Exactly. Our pastor has the gift of teaching and he’s wonderful. I can’t wait to get to church. I’ve even started taking NOTES. ME, taking notes! Thank you for such a good post.