BG2G "Church" / Chapters

This is where the 12-Step Program Culture and Absolute Truth combine to resurrect the Acts Church Paradigm. Our "Big Book" is the Christian Bible and our "Steps" are the six foundation doctrines of Christ as listed in Hebrews 6:1-2. Our meeting objectives will always be to provide a non-confrontational space to explore scriptures and freely express our thoughts and opinions regarding biblical standards of right and wrong. By promoting and expanding a fellowship model that incorporates the spiritual legacy framework of Alcoholics Anonymous, we will unite the body of Christ in America under a common purpose: To grow in the knowledge of the Only True God, in Jesus Christ whom God has sent, and help our members bring glory to God with our resources and efforts (John 17:3 & Romans 12:1). We believe that the collective power and wisdom of community conversations can take everyone involved to deeper insight of self, others, life and God. ​ ​

Church (Chapter) Directory

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Big Book Meeting
In this Open-Bible Discussion Group a passage from the bible is read in context and then open to the floor for thoughts and comments. Bible passages are chosen by the meeting chair-person and there is no schedule to follow; topics are lead by group conscience. ​There is no cross-talk and no debating during the meeting. All will have to 3-7 minutes to speak uninterrupted and being respectful of group size. 

Foundation Step Meeting
There are only six Christian foundation topics that are discussed and studied extensively at this meeting. [Hebrews 6:1-2: Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.] The basic steps for every Christian is to get a holistic understanding of these six foundational doctrines of Christ:

1. Repentance from Dead Works
2. Faith Toward God
3. Doctrine of Baptisms (Water/Holy-Spirit/Fire)
4. Laying on of Hands
5. Resurrection of the Dead
6. Eternal Judgment.

The chair-person for this type of meeting has to be skilled in biblical exegesis, and is tasked with collecting and presenting topic related scripture to the group, share personal understanding and leave time for public comments. There is no cross-talk and no debating during the meeting. All will have to 3-7 minutes to speak uninterrupted and being respectful of group size. 

Speaker/Testimony Meeting
This meeting elevates the power of testimony. A recognized servant of the Lord Jesus is asked to share their experience, strength and hope. Speaker testimony outline needs to include or answer the following questions:

• What types of sin did they personally struggle with?
• How have they witnessed Jesus and/or the Word of God "save" them? 
• What are they doing now to Bring Glory to God?
• Why do they continue to follow Jesus?

The chair-person for this meeting will introduce speaker... Speaker will share... and whatever time is left will be used to allow for a public response to the speaker. There is no cross-talk and no debating during the meeting. People will have to 2-5 minutes to respond uninterrupted and being respectful of group size. 

Church Meeting
This meeting is focused on corporate worship and prayer. All participants are encouraged to bring a prayer request, praise report, worship song, poem or psalm to share. Meeting does not end until every prayer request is acknowledged and prayed for. Meeting structure is governed by group conscience.

"When the only hierarchy is the Bible and the freedom to speak our personal experiential truth…
Denominational walls don’t exist!
And where everyone is personally responsible for their own beliefs…
Doctrinal Controversies don’t divide!"