What is a Galilean Church?     A Galilean church is not necessarily a church in the traditional sense, it has no walls or man-made limitations.  It is a body of believers that believes the Word of God is not only infallible but also is living and active through the Holy Spirit and acts out their faith.     Jesus has summed up our duties on earth as a Christian in Matthew 28:19-20, saying “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations...”  In defining a disciple we find that a disciple is someone who is continuously learning and then applying what they learn, going out, and teaching others what they have learned.  It says nothing about putting your dependency in a pastor. A pastor is a shepherd and has his duties, but all Christians have the duty to be Matthew 28:19-20.  This is important in a Galilean Church.  The reliance is on God, not a man.   A Galilean Church is a place where the people do this.       It is extremely important that we worship corporately (with other believers) as well as individually.  The coming together as one body to worship is important to us individually, as well as to glorify our Lord and Savior as one body.  Worship itself is an act of sacrifice unto the Lord and has been a part of God since Abraham and Isaac. (Gen 22:2)  Today we are called to be a living sacrifice, as a spiritual act of worship. (Ro 12 :1)     The meeting together should take place wherever God leads, whether in a home, a hillside, or a building.  This is not a fresh and new concept of church.  Jesus and His disciples did this very thing.  Teaching in synagogues, homes, on a hill side, or on the Sea of Galilee, the people would gather wherever they could to hear the Word of God taught, and encouraged to apply the Word to their lives.  Not worrying about what sect each was.  Nothing has changed or is different between then and now.  God desires for us to gather and learn in much the same way.  We still need the true word of God, we still have those who expect everyone else to teach and to do the work we have all been called to do and today we have those who feel the need to separate into separate groups.  It is God's desire that we unite as one body, not many separate bodies.  The man made “religious” rules have separated the body of Christ.  Just like when Jesus came and spoke to the people of that day, the religious leaders burdened the people down with so many “rules” that it kept them from hearing the true voice of God.  This same thing happens today.  If we are not learning and growing by spending time with our Lord and other true believers and studying His Word, then we also can be burdened by “religious rules” that weigh us down to the point that we can’t hear or see God.       The Galilean Church is not “another denomination” or another “non-denomination."  It is more of a concept of what God is desiring of us to be as a body of Christ.  When we gather together to worship we need to recognize that we are doing it for God, not ourselves, and we are not to be focusing on our likes and dislikes--only God’s likes and dislikes.       The Galilean Pastors web site has made available study guides from previous bible studies in other groups.  The “church” may use them or begin an application, topical or a book of the Bible study, with the Holy Spirit being the guide for the content and time frame.     If you feel a need in your life to be part of a church like this, contact us and we will direct you as to where to find one.  Or, if one is not available in your area, we would love to speak with you regarding getting a Galilean church going in your area.  If you are looking to start a Galilean church, you can begin by praying as well as gathering as many prayer partners as possible.  Please seek the Lord earnestly for His will and timing.   Then start a bible study.  Let the Lord be your leader.  Hold each other accountable as you learn and grow in the Lord.  Reach out to others and lead them to the Lord.  Bring them into your study to help them to grow.  As you do this, you will see the Lord lead you in ways you never imagined.    If your study gets too large start another study.  God will always rise up a leader among the group.  It is okay and good for the people to be from different churches in the area.  As they grow and see how God intends for Christians to act they will take it to their church and see their church grow.          It is our desire to serve Christ through the gathering of believers that honor Him.  It is our will to do only God’s desire and to honor Him in all we do.  This should also be the desire of all Galilean Churches.          We would love to visit with you about starting a Bible study in your area.  Please contact us with any questions or any prayer needs.