by linda » Thu Nov 07, 2019 12:23 pm
View from the pew: in our last state of residence, at least, there were many strong Christians not part of local congregations. Some because of weather and roads, some for other reasons. But they were strong at evangelism, often live streamed or used youtube to access good preaching, chose the Christian music they wanted to hear, and when it came to the sacraments, did the baptizing and communion "in house" or rather "outside the church house."
Thought was Jesus did not say it had to be done under the authority of a local church or a denomination, nor certain building nor by certain people. Horse tanks work for immersion, kitchen sinks have water for infant baptism, and communion around the dinner table was common.
Maybe Colorado really was really different, or maybe Christianity is doing fine, professional input being excised a bit?
Linda