[circlecity]

The purpose of the church isn’t to serve the congregation - it’s the duty of the congregation to serve the Church. Thus, both ultimately serve God. You’re there to serve not be served.

[ravenwolf]

The purpose of the church isn’t to serve the congregation

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My take on it is a little different.

The Church members are to serve the Church, the Church is to preach the Gospel to the congregation.

[Wicket]

The congregation, to the extent they are Christians, are the church.