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BigBunny said:

does that make me Non denominational? my reason for not attending a church is I have an anxiety disorder and agoraphobia. I also am worried I'll pick a church that is not sound Biblically. I watch alot of Christian YouTube teachers and have learnt alot on there. there are just so many false teachers in the world now.

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Welcome to CF!

BigBunny said:

does that make me Non denominational? my reason for not attending a church is I have an anxiety disorder and agoraphobia. I also am worried I'll pick a church that is not sound Biblically. I watch alot of Christian YouTube teachers and have learnt alot on there. there are just so many false teachers in the world now.

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Ah, that answers a question I have just asked you on another thread, asking you why you and your mum chose to baptise each other.

As far as this post is concerned, I suppose it depends what denomination you would be if you didn't have the anxiety disorder.

BigBunny said:

does that make me Non denominational? my reason for not attending a church is I have an anxiety disorder and agoraphobia. I also am worried I'll pick a church that is not sound Biblically. I watch alot of Christian YouTube teachers and have learnt alot on there. there are just so many false teachers in the world now.

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If you like watching youtube, here is Grace Evangelical Society youtube page, they have excellent teaching.

Grace Evangelical Society

You might try calling the church secretary of a non-denominational bible church and ask if anyone were willing to meet with you in your home to teach you how to use bible tools like commentaries, a concordance, or bible software like esword (free).

If you can meet one on one, you might start to have fellowship and avoid the intimidation of a larger group.

BigBunny said:

does that make me Non denominational? my reason for not attending a church is I have an anxiety disorder and agoraphobia. I also am worried I'll pick a church that is not sound Biblically. I watch alot of Christian YouTube teachers and have learnt alot on there. there are just so many false teachers in the world now.

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You can identify as non-denominational if you want. I do it because I know the other denominations are not perfect in doctrine.

I haven't attended a church in about 6 years. I'll listen to Charles Stanley and read books written by Christians.

Hi, I think it is better if you can find links with a local-ish church. Iron sharpens iron and gives more opportunities to serve. It also means your brothers and sisters in Christ can help build you up. I attend my church's evening services as they are a bit quieter. I am also avoiding our church outing which is coming up soon as I don't want to talk to lots of people. I do go to our women's bible study. Not much socialising involved with that. After covid lockdowns my health suffered a lot and my social anxiety was bad and it took me 2-3 years to start attending my church regularly again as I couldn't face seeing people. It was difficult until I gave up trying to go to the busy, morning services. I can see that it was easier for me as I love my church family and knew them for years before my sensory issues, burnout and social anxiety flared up. Perhaps you could find a work around that will make things easier for you. Maybe one of the local churches have a way you could get to know just a few people by joining one of their study groups for a while or something?

Non-denomination seems the best fit.