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The Official Podcast of Connect Church in Rockdale, Texas, where we want to help you live a life that matters; one that is both on mission and has a purpose to know Jesus and make disciples.
Let's Connect
Episode 5 - Pews, Phones, and Prayers: Is there a right way to "Do Church"?
We explore whether there's a "right way" to do church, examining how traditions can either strengthen or hinder genuine worship. Our conversation challenges believers to focus more on what they worship rather than how they worship.
• Churches often cling to traditions that aren't biblical requirements
• Christ rarely preached in temples, instead teaching on mountaintops and from boats
• Many younger people feel disconnected from traditional church practices and settings
• Churches typically lag 10 years behind in adopting new technologies
• Bible translations (KJV, NIV, ESV) can become unnecessary points of division
• Contemporary worship approaches can help remove barriers for newcomers
• The gospel message must remain unchanged even as presentation methods evolve
• Young families need churches that speak to modern realities while preserving biblical truth
• Finding a church with solid teaching matters more than specific worship styles
If you live in the Rockdale area, join us Sunday mornings at 10:30 at Rockdale Intermediate School. Have questions or topic suggestions? Leave a message on your podcast platform, our website, or Connect Church Rockdale's Facebook page.