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BigBunny · Jun 13, 2025

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.

Maria Billingsley · Jun 13, 2025

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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RileyG · Jun 13, 2025

Welcome to CF!

linux.poet · Jun 13, 2025

Not having a church doesn’t mean that you’re non-denominational, but your concerns about future church prospects being Biblical suggests that you are, for Non-denominational Christians care about the authority of Scripture.

David Lamb · Jun 14, 2025

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.

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.

d taylor · Jun 14, 2025

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

timf · Jun 14, 2025

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 · Jun 15, 2025

timf said:
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.

at the moment I'm listening to the gospels on Audible really enjoying it as I am not a strong reader.

peaceful-forest · Jun 15, 2025

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.

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.

Sam91 · Jun 15, 2025

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.

9Rock9 · Dec 21, 2025

I've wondered this myself.

I'm like you in that I have anxiety issues. I guess I am technically a Southern Baptist seeing as I'm a member of one of their churches, but I stopped going because I moved away and haven't found a new one. i still visit it when I happen to be in the area. Due to driving distance, it's not really practical for me to continue going there regularly, even though I think it's a really good church.

Still, I try to keep an open mind, within reason, to ideas from other denominations and traditions, as I don't want to put myself in a box or fall into blind sectarianism.

JacquelineDeane55 · 2026-01-13T06:41:58-0600

Where do you live? You don't have church? Do you even want a church?

I am from the Deep South (also called The Bible Belt) and we are littered with churches all over the place. Mostly Baptist churches. Can't get away from them honestly.

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