A classis is like some members of your extended family. You want to see them, but not too often, and not too long. (just kidding.... maybe).
A classis is quite different however from a congregation. The congregation's primary purpose is to worship together. Then it also includes other activities, but many of those other activities might also be done with members of other churches including members of other denominations. For example, CRWRC and Mennonite central committee people working together, or interdenominational christian schools, or walk-for-life, christian radio, senior homes services, etc.
Classis main purpose is not to worship together, although that sometimes happens too. Main purpose for Classis is to find ways for denominational churches to work together and provide advice and counsel and admonition to each other when needed, and for some church planting efforts(some can also be done by local churches alone). Making classis an extended family will divert from the local effort; classis is not a larger congregation; it is something quite different. It has representation rather than participation. (Maybe its more like a local AA group. just kidding...maybe).
Posted in: Classis - An Extended Family
A classis is like some members of your extended family. You want to see them, but not too often, and not too long. (just kidding.... maybe).
A classis is quite different however from a congregation. The congregation's primary purpose is to worship together. Then it also includes other activities, but many of those other activities might also be done with members of other churches including members of other denominations. For example, CRWRC and Mennonite central committee people working together, or interdenominational christian schools, or walk-for-life, christian radio, senior homes services, etc.
Classis main purpose is not to worship together, although that sometimes happens too. Main purpose for Classis is to find ways for denominational churches to work together and provide advice and counsel and admonition to each other when needed, and for some church planting efforts(some can also be done by local churches alone). Making classis an extended family will divert from the local effort; classis is not a larger congregation; it is something quite different. It has representation rather than participation. (Maybe its more like a local AA group. just kidding...maybe).