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is church required?

my first response is no and yes - confused?  let me explain.  if you are asking if attending church is "required" for salvation the answer is no it is not. if you are asking, are we "required" to attend church, again the answer is no.  if you are asking, is church required for growth, i would say yes - with a long list of exceptions.

you see, all we need to grow is a community of people willing to walk with us and help us in our understanding of God's word, that does not have to be a church - it can be a study group or an accountability group.  with all that said, let me add some facts.

we are called to worship, and we do not have to attend church to worship.  we can worship in a home with friends.

i believe church plays an important part in our lives when we need accountability, structure and assistance in our walk.  when we are new christians church plays a valued role in our development.  when we are mature christians we can help others develop their walk.  church must serve a function - an not just give water to the thirsty,  it needs to be a place that defines community, and a place where people desire to attend.

when you ask me  - is church required - i get the feeling that in your life church is boring.  out where you live are great postmodern church where you will find community, worship and study - the elements of a good church.