I'm In...

On Sunday I joined Solomon's Porch as my home church. What was amazing was how it just felt like the next logical step. There was not a lot of deep soul searching or doubt, just a sense that it was the logical progression based upon my involvement, interests, and newly formed relationships. Listed below are the requirements to be a "Covenant Participant" (read: new member) at "The Porch":

1. Be one who seeks to live life with God in the way of Jesus.
2. Seek to live life consistent with the generous orthodoxy, ancient creeds, and Scriptures of the church.
3. Stay reconciled with the people of the Solomon's Porch community.
4. Involvement in the life of Solomon's Porch including prayer, participation, and finances.
5. Invest in the ministry and dreams of Solomon's Porch.

As basic as these things sound, it's amazing what they don't say. I think that they will deeply challenge my paradigms regarding optional church involvement, my right to sit in judgment of church leadership, and my option to selective fellowship with others. It's amazing how five things so simply stated can be so hard to do.

Stay tuned to my blog to see how it turns out...