Expectations Of An Ekklesia

[Michael37]

What expectations do Christian Ekklesias or Assemblies have?

Co-operation: Sometimes this can be difficult for certain members due to their dissatisfaction with some behaviours or aspects of organisation.

Enthusiasm: Sometimes this can be difficult for certain members due to observations that vacuous styles are in vogue, hype and hysteria are being generated, and individuals are being excited about being excited.

Ministry: This can be difficult for certain members when they do not fit the network profile being promoted.

Fruit Of The Spirit: This can be difficult for certain members whose faith withers in seasons of scarcity and adversity, due to their movement away from communion with Christ.

[Marilyn C]

14 minutes ago, Michael37 said:

What expectations do Christian Ekklesias or Assemblies have?

Co-operation: Sometimes this can be difficult for certain members due to their dissatisfaction with some behaviours or aspects of organisation.

Enthusiasm: Sometimes this can be difficult for certain members due to observations that vacuous styles are in vogue, hype and hysteria are being generated, and individuals are being excited about being excited.

Ministry: This can be difficult for certain members when they do not fit the network profile being promoted.

Fruit Of The Spirit: This can be difficult for certain members whose faith withers in seasons of scarcity and adversity, due to their movement away from communion with Christ.

 

Generally speaking, keep the sheep happy, content and not concerned with fallen life around them. Some ministers, however, do enlighten their congregation as to the times we live in and the closeness of the Lord`s return.

Most are saying we can fix the world system. And, are pinning their hopes in America and beyond, on Trump and his government and influence around the world.

[Michael37]

2 hours ago, Marilyn C said:

Generally speaking, keep the sheep happy, content and not concerned with fallen life around them. Some ministers, however, do enlighten their congregation as to the times we live in and the closeness of the Lord`s return.

Most are saying we can fix the world system. And, are pinning their hopes in America and beyond, on Trump and his government and influence around the world.

Yes, resting in the Lord, and not getting zapped like Uzzah should be a priority.

2Sa 6:5-7  David and all the house of Israel were celebrating before the LORD with all kinds of wood instruments, harps, stringed instruments, tambourines, sistrums, and cymbals.  (6)  When they came to the threshing floor of Nacon, Uzzah reached out and took hold of the ark of God, because the oxen had stumbled.  (7)  And the anger of the LORD burned against Uzzah, and God struck him down on the spot for his irreverence, and he died there beside the ark of God.

[Ray12614]

Well, for some 'user friendly' churches it would be their choice of beverages and pastries on the snack bar.

For my church . . . our main goal is to lead people into an life changing Spirit empowered relationship with Jesus.

That can be expressed in many ways of ministry from mission trips to community outreaches.  But the main thrust is to teach and preach the fundamentals of the Bible which is the main ingredient that changes lives. Without the Bible . . . well . . . we are just left with an social club that has no impact on peoples lives.

I am sure much more can be said about this subject . . . .