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[Chris Brault]

Sorry about the last one,

Darn send button is so close to contacts. I need more sleep.

> There is no "superior" denomination, period.
>
> There is not a shred of evidence ever produced that
> shows that *any* denomination consistently produces more
> mature disciples.  None.
>
> It would be best for this list, and the family of God,
> if folks would spend less time evangelizing for their
> denominations and more time evangelizing for Christ!


It's been my understanding that people are people. It is also my 
understanding that the maturity of a Christian's relationship with God 
is a matter that is, in a large part, controlled by the lifestyle the 
individual.

Indeed, in San Antonio when we held large evangelism events, several 
denominations were involved. Few south side Churches could afford to 
hold an event alone. Pentecostals and Baptists worked side by side with 
Presbyterians as evangelism counselors. It is my opinion, then, that the 
individual, rather than the denomination, determines the amount of God's 
will to which they submit.

That said, there are, in my estimation, men of God who help reveal the 
scriptures in such a way as to point consistantly to Jesus and to help 
people look more often and more carefully at God their Father. This may 
lead to a better personal relationship with God ... or it may not. But 
it is my belief that individual Pastors, Elders or Teachers, reagarless 
of denomination, and sometimes in spite of it, can motivate people to 
seek a more full relationship with the Father.

So, it is my conclusion that faithful, unfaithful and people of every 
shade inbetween are available at most, if not all, congregations, 
regardless of denomination. Individual choices make the biggest 
difference, but quality instruction and motivation can go a long way 
towards directing seekers to the truth. And in finding the truth, often 
times, the relationship gets better. We must assume, of course, the 
working of God's Holy Spirit in the life of the believer.

Gabe