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Originally Posted by Chris  Hello,
I'm a longtime lurker but new member.
I'm currently a member of a typical SBC church (1-point calvinists, so to speak) in a sea of typical SBC churches. The closest baptist church I can find that affirms the Doctrines of Grace is over an hour away.
I'm currently a member of a small church where I'm heavily involved. Leaving will not be easy, so I was curious if anyone wanted to share their stories of growing up in a typical evangelical church and later moving for theological reasons.
Did you talk with people about why you were leaving? How hard was it to find a new church? It seems like the only reformed churches in most of the rural south are Presbyterian, so I'm struggling with even finding another church. Sad part is, there are probably good reformed Baptist churches that simply aren't well-known. It seems like lots of smaller churches don't try hard to make themselves known. |
Hi Chris,
Welcome to the PB. Make the drive, you'll be blessed! Staying in a church that does not believe or teach the DoG will only drive you nuts.
Also, you can probably expect some tension when you leave. Just be gentle and patient with people when you are telling them your reasons. If you are close to the people it will be hard at first. Also, leave the door open with people so you can talk with them about the DoG.
Grace and Peace