Church and Mission: Quick Reflection on Class #2

So we spent a good portion of class in small groups discussing our own traditions within Christianity (as much of a mixture as they may be), discussing them in terms of how they view the nature of church, the leadership and organizational structure, the practices, liturgy, community, interactions, etc. It was very interesting since I have only ever thought of the differences between denominations in terms of theology. I have already discovered myself applying this kind of thinking in my present church shopping. I attended a highly liturgical Lutheran church this morning (and due to my experiences with Catholicism, I have a fondness for liturgy) and while I loved the theology presented in the lyrics and recited prayers, I felt a rigidness to the structure that I have never encountered before and I have realized that I am actually more Pentecostal than I have previously thought.