What kind of denomination is this?

[GreenSquirrel]

The link I have here is the only information that I found regarding their beliefs, and I had to search for it. Is this an example of non-denominational? I found this church from the Joel Osteen website. I'm aware of the prosperity doctrine, and I disagree with that, but I don't know if this church believes in that. It does however look like a good place to meet people, with very friendly people and many events planned. Also their sermons are very uplifting like Osteens.

Any thoughts? Is there anything else to be cautious of besides the prosperity doctrine? Thank you.

What We Believe

 

[Arcangl86]

It appears to be a Pentecostal church. I also saw a reference to living your best life which kind of makes me think of Olsteen.

 

[TuxAme]

Is this an example of non-denominational?

Probably. The linked page isn't very detailed, but they don't mention any association with larger groups.

 

[Rescued One]

Question: "What is the gift of speaking in tongues?"
Answer: The first occurrence of speaking in tongues occurred on the day of Pentecost in Acts 2:1-4. The apostles went out and shared the gospel with the crowds, speaking to them in their own languages: “We hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!” (Acts 2:11). The Greek word translated tongues literally means “languages.” Therefore, the gift of tongues is speaking in a language a person does not know in order to minister to someone who does speak that language. In 1 Corinthians chapters 12–14, Paul discusses miraculous gifts, saying, “Now, brothers, if I come to you and speak in tongues, what good will I be to you, unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or word of instruction?” (1 Corinthians 14:6). According to the apostle Paul, and in agreement with the tongues described in Acts, speaking in tongues is valuable to the one hearing God’s message in his or her own language, but it is useless to everyone else unless it is interpreted/translated.

More at this link

 

[ilovejcsog]

I call myself non denominational because I accept many beliefs doctrines as in Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran, Nazirene, etc I have spent time in these churches and like what they all had to say on most things. So how do I choose? That is why I label myself that. That doesn't mean that is the official meaning just mine.:O)
Since though, I have been discouraged with two of them and have dropped them from my choices.

 

[Albion]

Any thoughts? Is there anything else to be cautious of besides the prosperity doctrine? Thank you.

What We Believe

The statement of beliefs describes an apparently non-denominational congregation which is, however, Pentecostal and holds to a view of Baptism that is characteristic of any Baptist church (which is not unusual as Pentecostal congregations go). Otherwise, there is nothing remarkable about the statement.

 

[eleos1954]

The link I have here is the only information that I found regarding their beliefs, and I had to search for it. Is this an example of non-denominational? I found this church from the Joel Osteen website. I'm aware of the prosperity doctrine, and I disagree with that, but I don't know if this church believes in that. It does however look like a good place to meet people, with very friendly people and many events planned. Also their sermons are very uplifting like Osteens.

Any thoughts? Is there anything else to be cautious of besides the prosperity doctrine? Thank you.

What We Believe

"but I don't know if this church believes in that"

 

[GreenSquirrel]

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"but I don't know if this church believes in that"

...I know that Osteen believes in the prosperity belief, I don't know if the church I asked about does. What is your point here?

 

[GreenSquirrel]

Thank you for all of the helpful responses!

 

[eleos1954]

...I know that Osteen believes in the prosperity belief, I don't know if the church I asked about does. What is your point here?

church - define church? Church that Olsteen is pastor of? I didn't see a specific church name given only in reference to Olsteen ... so was assuming you were referencing the Lakewood Church of which he is the pastor of.

Here's some info

Lakewood Church - Wikipedia

 

[GreenSquirrel]

church - define church? Church that Olsteen is pastor of? I didn't see a specific church name given only in reference to Olsteen ... so was assuming you were referencing the Lakewood Church of which he is the pastor of.

Here's some info

Lakewood Church - Wikipedia

Read my original post, there is a link provided. That is the church that I was asking about. Other people have answered my question though. Thanks anyway.

 

[tampasteve]

It is a Pentecostal AOG church trying to appear more non-denominational.
Assemblies of God (USA) Official Web Site | Church

 

[GreenSquirrel]

It is a Pentecostal AOG church trying to appear more non-denominational.
Assemblies of God (USA) Official Web Site | Church

Can I ask how you fingered that out? And what gives it away as Pentecostal?

 

[tampasteve]

Can I ask how you fingered that out? And what gives it away as Pentecostal?

I just google searched the church name and address and it came up on the AOG website, the link actually goes to the AOG page for the church in question. It is fairly common for AOG churches to try this approach, there are two large AOG churches near me that do the same thing.

 

[Arcangl86]

I just google searched the church name and address and it came up on the AOG website, the link actually goes to the AOG page for the church in question. It is fairly common for AOG churches to try this approach, there are two large AOG churches near me that do the same thing.

I hate it when churches do that. It seems so dishonest to me.

 

[JohnC2]

But - if it otherwise seems like a place you want to try out - just go. The only thing you will lose is perhaps a few hours on a Sunday.....

You will learn very quickly what you need to know by just going there in real life.

 

[tampasteve]

I hate it when churches do that. It seems so dishonest to me.

I agree, but it is increasingly common. There are several Baptist, AOG, and Methodist churches here that do the same.

 

[Arcangl86]

I agree, but it is increasingly common. There are several Baptist, AOG, and Methodist churches here that do the same.

There is a new Missouri Synod mission in the town I work in, but you have to search around on their site to realize it. But I hate it. Part of the reason of being part of a denomination is the sense of identity it gives you.

 

[JohnC2]

I think what that tells you is that they are “affiliated” with the denomination but they aren’t strict in their actual practice of denomination specific doctrine, confessions, or the like...

Many Church Councils have started trying to separate “Central doctrine” such as “Salvation through faith in Jesus alone” from “Non-essential denominational doctrine” such as prohibitions against alcohol use, women serving in church positions, or certain worship practices... Those churches are given leeway in the non-essential matters.

And so hypothetically when you say “Well, I don’t like those guys because they say I will be damned to hell for drinking a beer” - it’s not regarded as a central denomination position like it may have been 50 years ago, so many affiliated churches hold no specific position on it....

 

[Albion]

Can I ask how you fingered that out? And what gives it away as Pentecostal?

I don't doubt that Tampasteve is correct about the identity of that congregation, but the fact that it is a Pentecostal church of some sort is evident from the statement of beliefs we were given in the beginning, in the OP’s link.