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High Church, Low Church, and Everything in Between: Exploring Church Governance
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What makes a church high church or low church? Is a formal, liturgical service more biblical than a simple, informal gathering? And how do different traditions—Episcopal, Presbyterian, and Congregational—approach church governance? In this episode, we explore the structures of church leadership, the theological debates around them, and why we should be open to different expressions of worship and governance. Maybe the Bible gives us more flexibility than we think.Get involved: We'd love to hear your thoughts! Don't forget to like, comment, and share your insights. Join the discussion and let us know your perspective on these crucial topics. Michael's public blog: https://credohouse.org Courses from Michael and other scholars: https://credocourses.com Support me and get A LOT more stuff from C. Michael Patton: https://patreon.com/cmichaelpatton Join us as we go through all the Patristic Church Fathers in a Year: https://throughthechurchfathers.com
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What makes a church high church or low church? Is a formal, liturgical service more biblical than a simple, informal gathering? And how do different traditions—Episcopal, Presbyterian, and Congregational—approach church governance? In this episode, we explore the structures of church leadership, the theological debates around them, and why we should be open to different expressions of worship and governance. Maybe the Bible gives us more flexibility than we think.Get involved: We'd love to hear your thoughts! Don't forget to like, comment, and share your insights. Join the discussion and let us know your perspective on these crucial topics. Michael's public blog: https://credohouse.org Courses from Michael and other scholars: https://credocourses.com Support me and get A LOT more stuff from C. Michael Patton: https://patreon.com/cmichaelpatton Join us as we go through all the Patristic Church Fathers in a Year: https://throughthechurchfathers.com
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