Podcasters are not Pastors: Why the Local Church Matters

When leaving a church and false teaching, there may be reluctancy to attend another church due to experienced spiritual abuse and prior circumstances. There may be legitimate fear that further trauma may ensue and that spiritual leaders cannot be trusted. Some people may think that online community, Christian coaches, podcasts, or a support group are sufficient for discipleship and understanding God's Word. But the local church with faithful leaders is vital for the Christian and is instrumental in testifying of Jesus Christ.Join me as we examine an online Christian coach, as well as recognizing that online support and resources should be supplemental, and we understand Biblically why attending the local church is important for Christians, even after enduring spiritual abuse and difficulty. Resources:https://corechristianity.com/resources/top-questions/do-i-have-to-attend-church-to-be-a-christianhttps://corechristianity.com/resources/top-questions/what-do-i-do-when-ive-been-hurt-by-the-churchhttps://biblicalcounseling.com/find-a-counselor/?srsltid=AfmBOopI4ea9SZw9u8_Wog-gGM9f6P2gq1WJS2fc9DdbMjeN0UT92X0kMy info:Website: http://www.lovesickscribe.comSubscribe to my blog here: http://eepurl.com/dfZ-uHInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovesickscribe/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovesickscribeblog