Twice today, while looking at concerns of growth in the churches of Christ, your question and answer site came up. I was so happy to see the great explanation and scriptural backing to show these change agents as sin. I attend a large congregation that I feel is pleasing to the Lord. I feel, however, with our elderly elders (only 2), if something happens to one of them our situation could change. Your site is a great service to the glory of God.<\/p>\n\t
Glad to be of service.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Question: Twice today, while looking at concerns of growth in the churches of Christ, your question and answer site came up. I was so happy to see the great explanation and scriptural backing to show these change agents as sin. I attend a large congregation that I feel is pleasing to the Lord. 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