I have been raised up in what many termed "Holiness" or the "Sanctified" church all of my life. I admire the Pentecostal reformations and hold to the doctrine that is foundational to organizations such as the Church of God In Christ, Church of God and the Assemblies of God. Being one who has been called to plant churches and build people up in the body i have found something to be very disturbing in my Spirit, not so much of my doctrinal beliefs, but more so because of certain organizational structures that I and our church have had to adhere to in the process of becoming establish.
My question: Is it more beneficial for new churches to belong to organizations that take more than they give or to remain under the umbrella of the Pastors "Mentor" while the church is being established?
What is a true portrait of a church "Covering"?
I look forward to reading your responses
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