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Churches Directory > United States > New Mexico > Albuquerque area
"The Church that meets at Bobby's House"
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Basic Information
General Description
- Type of Congregation: house church
- Size of Congregation: very small (less than 20 people) -- 6 to 18
- Setting: suburban
- Denomination or Affiliation(s): independent nondenominational
- Strength of Denominational Identification: none
Importance of Christian Universalism
- Believers in Universal Reconciliation: nearly 100% of congregation
- Is Universal Reconciliation Taught? -- yes, currently taught and emphasized
Demographics of Congregation
- Single People in Their 20's: less than 5%
- Families with Children Under 12 Years Old: less than 5%
- Families with Children Older than 12: nearly 100%
- People Over 65: 15-30%
- Blacks and Africans: less than 5% -- likely to increase very soon
- Hispanics and Latin Americans: less than 5%
- Asians and Pacific Islanders: less than 5%
- Other Non-White Ethnic Groups: less than 5%
- Are There Services in Language(s) Other than English? -- no
Philosophy and Style
- Overall Philosophy and Style: progressive
- Doctrinal Purity or Open-Mindedness? -- leader encourages open-mindedness, spiritual exploration, and individual conscience on any issues
- Worship Style: blended traditional and contemporary with respect to music; no preaching, only group Bible study
- Music and Instruments Typically Used in Services: piano, guitar
- Frequency of Communion: several times during the year
- Politics in Sermons? -- not usually (almost never) - leader sees the good in both conservative and liberal political views
- Tithing or Specific Financial Obligation? -- "we receive no contributions and encourage members to give liberally to causes they feel led to support"
- Are Gays and Lesbians Welcome to Join? -- "Gays and Lesbians are welcome... our youngest member is bi-sexual"
Mission and Programs
- Building Close Friendships and Fellowship Among Members: very important
- Deepening Members' Faith and Understanding of Christian Teaching: "we operate on the belief that it is God who deepens our faith and reveals His truth in the manner and time of His choosing"
- Sharing the Gospel with Non-Believers: "again, we believe that it is God who builds His Kingdom… we are always open to sharing the Good News of Universal Reconciliation at every opportunity, but rely on God to provide those encounters"
- Charity and Community Service: "we believe that all our resources are God’s… we are only the stewards, therefore, we seek to give as we have received"
- Programs for Children and Youth: "at the present, we have no children or youth programs, but are anxious to expand in those areas"
- Does the Leader Offer Home and Hospital Visits for the Sick and Elderly? -- yes
- Does the Leader Offer One-on-One Spiritual Counseling for Members? -- yes
- Other Programs and Projects: "we are loosely organized, but remain open to His leading"
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