Values for Corporate Worship, Value #4

What are the values that unite us in our corporate worship? For what are we aiming when we gather together on Sunday morning? For the last several weeks, I’ve been answering these questions, one value at a time. So far, I’ve explained that we want our worship...

Who’s in Charge Here?

Who’s in charge here? If you are a member of Parker Hills, you are! In last week’s column, I argued that the New Testament puts final earthly authority in the hands of the whole church. Ultimately, neither the elders nor a higher governing body is in charge; the...

Who’s in Charge Here?

If you are a member of Parker Hills, the answer is YOU! That’s because the Bible puts final earthly authority in the hands of the whole church regarding spiritual matters. The theological term for it is “congregationalism,” and it means the assembled congregation is...