Do You Have to Be Committed to a Local Church to Be a Christian?

Published: Nov. 29, 2022, 11 a.m.

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\\nThe importance of the local church in the life of a Christian is powerfully clear and obvious in the New Testament. Today, however, many Christians minimize the role of local congregations. Sam asks Thom several questions about this issue in light of Thom\'s new book, \\u201cI Am a Christian.\\u201d
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\\n \\tSo, do you have to be an active church member to be a Christian?
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\\n \\tWhy has church membership become minimized by many Christians?
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\\n \\tHow does a church leader move a congregation toward higher commitment?
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\\n \\tWhat opposition do pastors face when they attempt to move a church toward higher commitment?
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\\n \\tIs there hope for the local church?
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\\n \\tI Am A Christian by Thom S. Rainer
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\\n \\tI Am a Church Member: Discovering the Attitude that Makes the Difference by Thom S. Rainer\\xa0
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