Should I Go to Church? - Ep. 960 - August 12, 2026

Should Christians commit to a local church, or is being part of the universal church enough? In this episode of The Smith and Rowland Show, Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland examine what 1 Corinthians 12:18 means when it says, "God has set the members, every one of them, in the body, as it has pleased him." The conversation focuses on local church membership, spiritual responsibility, commitment, and the biblical meaning of assembling with other believers. Allan and Jeff explain why they believe God places Christians in specific local congregations, not simply in an invisible or universal church. They also discuss:  * Why every local church has different needs and challenges  * How church commitment compares with military brotherhood and shared responsibility  * The difference between being part of the family of God and being committed to a local assembly  * Why believers should seek God's direction about where they belong  * The responsibilities that come with church membership  * How pastors and congregations can care for the people God places among them  * Why the local church should receive more than the leftovers of our time and attention  * The meaning of allegiance to the Word of God and the body of Christ With plenty of humor, including a fictional sponsorship from the nation of Nauru, this episode brings a serious biblical challenge: if God has placed you in a local church, are you honoring that commitment and serving the people around you? Watch Episode 960 of The Smith and Rowland Show, then share your thoughts in the comments. Where has God placed you, and how are you serving in that local church? #TheSmithAndRowlandShow #LocalChurch #ChurchMembership #ChristianLiving #BibleTeaching