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Elders of local congregations are ordained by the Elders of the other congregations, usually after a ballot is taken from the local congregation. First, its good to clarify what you mean by a cult. The office of elder is seen as equivalent to that of a bishop as described in the epistles of 1 Timothy and Titus. These people had already been baptized but it wasnt in Jesus name; when they realized they needed to follow the command they were baptized again. The Apostolic church forbids its members from participating in any activity outside of the belief system of the church - such as seeing a movie or attending another Christian denomination service - both activities which allowed me to develop a bigger understanding and appreciation for life with Jesus and what's important to Him.Another point of contention for me was the fact that members are encouraged to become emotionally and financially dependent on their Church leaders essentially turning the community into one giant family controlled by an isolated group of elites. My husband and I are in leadership at a mainstream church and it is a difficult decision to leave there. Do you believe that only people associated with the UPCI are saved? Since Jehovahs Witnesses believe that Jehovah and Jesus are not the same person but that Jehovah is above Jesus, would not your opinion that if Jehovah permitted war that it should be acceptable? Why I Left the Apostolic Church, A Follow Up If that is not the case (that person is gone or you live nowhere near that church) I encourage you to find one in your area and visit. A. I did not realize that this post would receive the kind of recognition that it did. Why I left the Church of Christ - Members of the Church of Christ insist that their church is not a denomination. Keep also in mind, that it may not be right when we want it. Pastor Franklin Graham said: Amy Grant announced that she and her husband Vince Gill are going to host a same-sex wedding on their farm for her niece. A. From US 30: south on US 42 to Stewart Road, left 1 block to Grace Street, right 7 blocks to Illinois Avenue, left to church From I-71: exit #173 to OH 39, left 1.9 miles to stop sign, left on OH 430 to Illinois Avenue, right to church Get Navigation Contact 419-589-7964 Website n/a Stats Established 1850 Members 89 Sunday School 50 Total Attendance You must log in or register to reply here. A little over 1,800 congregations disaffiliated from the UMC in 2022, according to a report by UM News, with more than 400 of those congregations in Texas. Before the baptism takes place, the convert makes a covenant with Christ in the presence of the entire congregation. Like most Pentecostals, they do not use alcohol or tobacco. Listen to them talk and you'll hear very few actual Bible verses, but you will hear a lot of their own thoughts and ideas that they claim to have received directly from God. Why Your Church Should Use the Plan Your Visit Strategy I currently left an apostolic church, although I agree with the doctrine of Acts 2:38, I disagree with many, many of the holiness standards being pushed by my church - they went beyond the ones you listed and even extended to not associateing with friends or family outside of the church. I believe anyone who follows the plan of salvation as laid out in the Bible and lives their best according to the Word is saved.