arielann81
Puritan Board Freshman
So I live in Washington State on the "Eastside" of the water from Seattle in Redmond where Microsoft is located and I'm curious about how to meet more reformed in this area. I am debating starting a meetup.com discussion group where people could discuss reformed theology related topics like we do here on the PB but in person. I'm not following the idea of where two or more are gathered train of thought for church fellowship. I believe in the importance of a Pastor and elders, etc. This would merely be to make friends and for mutual encouragement. What is your take on this? Would this be a advisable or do you think there are other ways? I'm open to suggestions.
I'm sure there are plenty in this area but all probably already go to their home church. Am I supposed to just walk into the nearest Presbyterian or Baptist church to look for people who share my faith locally? I'm not looking for a new church is the thing and its awkward to approach friendships this way. (at least I think so).
I thought perhaps it might also become a place I could invite people who are not comfortable asking questions in a church setting and then encourage them to join a local body if they get to that point (once it was established anyway). I was thinking about that because there are a lot of introverted techy types in this area that have high social anxiety and may benefit from this type of bridge into community? I don't know, maybe I should keep that vision separate but one can dream right?
Has anyone ever done this or tackled this issue with other methods? I'm all ears.
I'm sure there are plenty in this area but all probably already go to their home church. Am I supposed to just walk into the nearest Presbyterian or Baptist church to look for people who share my faith locally? I'm not looking for a new church is the thing and its awkward to approach friendships this way. (at least I think so).
I thought perhaps it might also become a place I could invite people who are not comfortable asking questions in a church setting and then encourage them to join a local body if they get to that point (once it was established anyway). I was thinking about that because there are a lot of introverted techy types in this area that have high social anxiety and may benefit from this type of bridge into community? I don't know, maybe I should keep that vision separate but one can dream right?
Has anyone ever done this or tackled this issue with other methods? I'm all ears.