Alternative Views Of The Sacraments In Seekers’ Service/believers’ Worship

Willow Creek and other seeker-driven churches purposely avoid any liturgy or other sacred actions to demonstrate the simplicity of the gospel and to draw in nonbelievers. Like other Protestant churches, Willow Creek views baptism and Communion as ordinances. At the services dedicated to these ordinances, the church emphasizes commitment to God, the church, and to each other. Resources for Sacraments, Ordinances and Sacred Actions Like most Protestant churches in America, Willow Creek recognizes only baptism and Communion as ordinances required of Christians by the Scriptures. While these may be and have been referred to as sacraments by leadership in the church, they are not seen to have the same grace-imparting power as other churches believe. Essentially, they are symbolic acts of spiritual realities and truths. No other sacred actions are practiced or performed since Willow Creek is non- and inter-denominational church and wants to provide as clear an offer of salvation to seeker…