Church hopping is helpful

[Jesusthekingofking]

Because of work I often travel abroad. Thus I don't stick to Lutheran, anglican or any denomination for very long. I think church hopping at least in my experience is helpful to me. It makes me appreciate the fact that Jesus is universal Lord for all believers in different denomination. The overlap teaching btw denomination is vast, maybe there're different opinions here and there but they all teach the core teaching of the apostles.

If one is stuck too long in a church or denomination, it could turn out to be a bad thing. In Christ, there's no methodist Christian or Presbyterian Christian.

I think I can discern better when I compare and aware of the teaching and a culture of a church.

 

[SabbathBlessings]

Because of work I often travel abroad. Thus I don't stick to Lutheran, anglican or any denomination for very long. I think church hopping at least in my experience is helpful to me. It makes me appreciate the fact that Jesus is universal Lord for all believers in different denomination. The overlap teaching btw denomination is vast, maybe there're different opinions here and there but they all teach the core teaching of the apostles.

If one is stuck too long in a church or denomination, it could turn out to be a bad thing. In Christ, there's no methodist Christian or Presbyterian Christian.

I think I can discern better when I compare and aware of the teaching and a culture of a church.

It’s the doctrine that makes the difference, so it’s important to follow biblical Truth. While God has people in all denominations He is calling His people out of the false teachings Revelation 18:4 because we are called to worship God in Truth and Spirit John 4:23-24 and God’s Word is Truth and how we are sanctified. John 17:17. If your pastor is not teaching biblical Truth, it’s time to find another church/pastor, which is why it’s so important we read and understand the Bible for ourselves. God does have one people and there is one God and His people are those who follow His Word. Hebrews 8:10, Jeremiah 31:33, Revelation 14:12, Revelation 12:17 Revelation 22:14

 

[Maria Billingsley]

Because of work I often travel abroad. Thus I don't stick to Lutheran, anglican or any denomination for very long. I think church hopping at least in my experience is helpful to me. It makes me appreciate the fact that Jesus is universal Lord for all believers in different denomination. The overlap teaching btw denomination is vast, maybe there're different opinions here and there but they all teach the core teaching of the apostles.

If one is stuck too long in a church or denomination, it could turn out to be a bad thing. In Christ, there's no methodist Christian or Presbyterian Christian.

I think I can discern better when I compare and aware of the teaching and a culture of a church.

I think I may try that!
Blessings

 

[Blade]

For me its as He leads not me. Might be wise to pray seek Him for what He wants even if we can't go to just one Church. Just to hop around.. I don't know of one preacher that would like this. It can lead to divisions and backbiting and gossip.

 

[FaithT]

I think church hopping is good when you’re on a mission to find a church home. So you check out lots of different churches to find one that fits. But after you do, I think it’s best to stick with it. As least for awhile. I don’t agree with going to one church after another week after week like the OP does, though I think someone said I was church hopping when I couldn’t make up my mind which Church I wanted as my church home.

 

[Tigger45]

I have pretty much attended every Christian denomination at least a few times if not for an extended period of time and have gleaned a lot experientially from the practice. Although the term ‘church hopping’ carries a negative connotation of not being able to commit to any particular local congregation and it’s vision as a body of believers. With my prior history of experiencing a wide range of denominations when I do move to a new area I make it a point to get connected with a specific local body but will still utilize other local congregations when needed.

 

[Diamond7]

Because of work I often travel abroad.

I like to attend different churches when I travel. I have been to churches where every person in the church talked to me to make me feel welcome. Also.I have seen churches where no one talked to me.