How do you locate a good fundamentalist church?

[e=mv^2]

I want to find a church that:

Teaches from the bible
Adheres to what it teaches
has an excellent children's program
Does not sell anything (especially books that the preacher has written).


How should I go about doing so?

[stjeremiah]

I want to find a church that:

Teaches from the bible
Adheres to what it teaches
has an excellent children's program
Does not sell anything (especially books that the preacher has written).


How should I go about doing so?

Call my Pastor Wally Higgins or Associate Pastor Matt Johnson od Grace Baptist Church of West Valley UT PM me for contact information metion that Jerry recommended you to ask for a Church in your area. :thumbsup:

[rural_preacher]

http://www.garbc.org/ (http://www.garbc.org/)

Go to "Churches" on the menu bar and click on "Church Finder".


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[PaladinGirl]

I want to find a church that:

Teaches from the bible
Adheres to what it teaches
has an excellent children's program
Does not sell anything (especially books that the preacher has written).


How should I go about doing so?

Keep in mind that not all Fundamentalist churches are those things and that some non-Fundamentalist churches do adhere to those things. :)

[jangnim]

I gotta say, from the title when I came into this thread I was looking for a punchline.:)


A good fundi church is harder to find in some places than in others. The closest one to me as far as I know is about 20 miles. Being a Methodist, and a fundi, I would recommend a look at all your local churches. Attend each one a few times, meet the pastor and ask questions regarding his beliefs. Talk to other members of the fellowship. After all of this, I would record the results in a spreadsheet, computer geek that I am, and tally the results. The sheet with the best numbers would win. But that is just me.

[Blessed be His Name]

I look for a Traditional Pentecostal church though I am not sure about

Does not sell anything (especially books that the preacher has written).

I am a true bookworm.

[jangnim]

I look for a Traditional Pentecostal church though I am not sure about

I am a true bookworm.

I am reminded that Jesus made a scourge and cast out the vendors from the temple. When we reduce our churches to merchant centers I doubt very much it is pleasing to our Father in Heaven.

It is interesting to note that what the vendors sold was necessary to worship, and yet the fact that it was done in the temple walls was offensive. Even the best book is not worth angering the Father.

[Blessed be His Name]

I am reminded that Jesus made a scourge and cast out the vendors from the temple. When we reduce our churches to merchant centers I doubt very much it is pleasing to our Father in Heaven.

It is interesting to note that what the vendors sold was necessary to worship, and yet the fact that it was done in the temple walls was offensive. Even the best book is not worth angering the Father.
I entirely agree, but I thought e= may be implying that all supplements to bible study are of Satan as some do believe. I do think that the main reason for Jesus' anger was that the mercahnts were using rigged scales and stealing money from the people. But that is an entirely different discussion.

[e=mv^2]

Thanks to all of you for your replies.

Go to "Churches" on the menu bar and click on "Church Finder".
Thanks for the idea but unfortunately the only 2 churches in GA are quite far from where I live.

Being a Methodist, and a fundi
I was raised methodist and have strong fundamentalist inclinations. I think we may be a rare breed tho. I have become a bit disillusioned with a recent defrocking. Not really sure what I am at this point as far as denominations go.

but I thought e= may be implying
Nope. Jangnim hit the nail on the head.
The church that my parents and sister attend has some policies that are incompatable with my system of thought (that, my friend, is tact with a sprinkle of disgression.) It is a baptist church and is therefore not governed by anyone other than the SBC who has no policies on preachers selling thier books from the pulpit. As I was raised a methodist I am used to having a central governing entity (even if it is a little broken) and I find that I prefer that. Especially now that I have kids that I would like to have access to a youth program.

I am a true bookworm.
Awesome! A love of reading is a wonderful thing. That is why we have bookstores (which need to see people buying Christian literature in order to stock it) and amazon.com.

merchants were using rigged scales and stealing money from the people.
I have to disagree with you on this point. I think it was because the merchants had made his father's house into a place of merchandise.

Anyhoo... Thanks to all of you for the replies. The search continues.

[kidsminister]

I have to disagree with you on this point. I think it was because the merchants had made his father's house into a place of merchandise.

Anyhoo... Thanks to all of you for the replies. The search continues.

Actually, Jesus' words were that they had turned it into a den of thieves...

[e=mv^2]

Actually Kidsminister, his words were exactly what I wrote. I was referring to John 2:16 not Mark 11:17.

1 And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: 2 And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. 3 And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine. 4 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come. 5 His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it. 6 And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece. 7 Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim. 8 And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it. 9 When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom, 10 And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now. 11 This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him. 12 After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his brethren, and his disciples: and they continued there not many days. 13 And the Jews' passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem, 14 And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting: 15 And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables; 16 And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise. 17 And his disciples remembered that it was written, The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up. 18 Then answered the Jews and said unto him, What sign showest thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these things? 19 Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up. 20 Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this temple in building, and wilt thou rear it up in three days? 21 But he spake of the temple of his body. 22 When therefore he was risen from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them; and they believed the scripture, and the word which Jesus had said. 23 Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did. 24 But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men, 25 And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man.

Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise.

The point is, I do not want to go to a church where the pastor sells his books from the pulpit. That is me. I don't want to.

[kidsminister]

Actually Kidsminister, his words were exactly what I wrote. I was referring to John 2:16 not Mark 11:17.



Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise.

The point is, I do not want to go to a church where the pastor sells his books from the pulpit. That is me. I don't want to.

Sorry...just trying to be helpful...it sounded like you were asking a question, rather than actually quoting a Scripture.

Good luck with your search for a church...

[jangnim]

I know this is out there but have you considered starting a house church? In these tiny entities, worship is pure and free and nobody but the members say what goes into worship, and services. I would warn you though, that it is really easy to get off the mark. You have to be vigilant if you do this so everyone stays on an even keel, and avoids getting into error. But it is a thought.

[e=mv^2]

have you considered starting a house church?

Thanks jangnim.

I am far too broken for such a thing.
I also like the idea of a large central governing body. Not single earthly authority but a group that can thump someone when they get out of line. It isn't rare that I myself am out of line and need a thumping.

[jangnim]

Thanks jangnim.

I am far too broken for such a thing.
I also like the idea of a large central governing body. Not single earthly authority but a group that can thump someone when they get out of line. It isn't rare that I myself am out of line and need a thumping.

Thank you Father God for my new friend e=mv^2. Touch his life and his heart to find your peace in this his time of pain. Show him the victory you have already won dear Lord, and strengthen his resolve to follow you. Comfort him with you rod and your staff Holy Lord, and grant him peace in the knowledge of your presence. I ask this in Jesus name, and according to your word. :amen:

[e=mv^2]

jangnim - thank you for the kind prayer.

kidsminister - no problem at all. Sorry if my reply seemed terse.

Seems like someone would have a website for this type of thing. I guess it is because fundamentalism is hard to put in a box and label.