tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6764428160922225052.post7111714511651423889..comments2022-04-01T14:57:10.540-07:00Comments on blog | www.zacharybartels.com: More Than a Building?Zachary Bartelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13188521505536660574noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6764428160922225052.post-15836662760105321452014-12-21T11:53:44.743-08:002014-12-21T11:53:44.743-08:00Older Russ That depends. Wher e two or three...Older Russ That depends. Wher e two or three are gathered in Jesus' name He is there with them. God dwells within His believers now, unlike when He dwelt in the Temple before the CrossOlder Russ (FB)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6764428160922225052.post-11508553744800683112014-12-20T17:36:44.432-08:002014-12-20T17:36:44.432-08:00Zach, I did enjoy the book and am looking forward ...Zach, I did enjoy the book and am looking forward to the next one. The question is an important one and I have a new perspective since I began serving a church as interim pastor. The church is 15 years old and has made the conscious decision not to be burdened with a mortgage, utilities and upkeep of a building. They meet in a local High School and have built a great relationship with the school and community. The church is known for its community involvement. Not having the expense of a building allows them to invest more in mission to the community. The church has about 175 members and average attendance is 120-140. Average age is under 40. Just my thoughts and thanks for the opportunity to think and reflect.<br />Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04339849197455151382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6764428160922225052.post-14165454787099130972014-12-20T12:39:38.098-08:002014-12-20T12:39:38.098-08:00I'm going to go with just a building. The chur...I'm going to go with just a building. The church is the members bonding together as a family. They can meet anywhere.Fred Fosternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6764428160922225052.post-72018443838524688952014-12-20T12:37:26.808-08:002014-12-20T12:37:26.808-08:00i am a fan of the buildings. they are not necessar...i am a fan of the buildings. they are not necessary, but they are exemplars of how we see the gathering. I think your post is on the money.Frank Turkhttp://www.iturk.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6764428160922225052.post-17377423182585950982014-12-19T09:29:46.960-08:002014-12-19T09:29:46.960-08:00I lean toward sacred, but (as you know) I sometime... I lean toward sacred, but (as you know) I sometimes neglect to remove my hat in the sanctuary of Almighty God. Blessed are those who observe, and blessed are those who don't.Scott Eilernoreply@blogger.com