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Maybe others have already heard of this guy, but I just discovered him. His name is Frank Viola, and he's a big supporter of the house church movement. Here's a link to an interview done with him a couple years ago, regarding his book Pagan Christianity:
http://www.openheaven.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=5727&PN=1
He says some pretty interesting stuff. And I agree with him in most areas. I also grew up in a church that started from a house church, and had no pastor (due to the belief that pastors are unbiblical), so I know where he's coming from. What are others' opinions on his views? I find them refreshing. Too many traditional churches these days have alienated believers by exalting the clergy and not encouraging all believers to participate and live out the role of being the Body of Christ.
http://www.openheaven.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=5727&PN=1
He says some pretty interesting stuff. And I agree with him in most areas. I also grew up in a church that started from a house church, and had no pastor (due to the belief that pastors are unbiblical), so I know where he's coming from. What are others' opinions on his views? I find them refreshing. Too many traditional churches these days have alienated believers by exalting the clergy and not encouraging all believers to participate and live out the role of being the Body of Christ.