Alternatives to Local Church Type of Gatherings and Essence?

[HERn]

Originally Posted by alwayscurious

I'm a church kid, born and raised so the LC is all I have known all my life. I'm in college now and having this past year in near solitude (LOL) due to COVID, I've had a lot of time to think about the past 19 years of my life. I'm still not sure if leaving completely is what the Lord wants me to do since my immediate family and nearly all of my social circle is with those in the LC. I asked my question on this thread to simply see if others have come across a similar alternate to the LC. So far all the replies have been very helpful! Thank you all.

“ I'm still not sure if leaving completely is what the Lord wants me to do…”

I’m sorry for the late response, but I think you should listen to your conscience. If your conscience allows you to leave, then you will be safer. If you’re not sure what your conscience will allow ask the Lord to give you wisdom and understanding.

James 1:5
Amplified Bible
If any of you lacks wisdom [to guide him through a decision or circumstance], he is to ask of [our benevolent] God, who gives to everyone generously and without rebuke or blame, and it will be given to him.