The Rewarding Risks of Church Membership (Thabiti Anyabwile)

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The Rewarding Risks of Church Membership (Thabiti Anyabwile)

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Jul 15, 2019

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Thabiti Anyabwile reflects on the value and benefits of local church membership, showing what the Bible really teaches about the idea of formal membership, sharing his heart for those who feel like they've been hurt by the institutional church, and explaining how to work through areas of doctrinal, practical, and political disagreement with other people in the church.

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Jul 15, 2019

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The Rewarding Risks of Church Membership (Thabiti Anyabwile)

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