Threshing Floor

S14 | E6: Why Should You Attend Church? with Jeff Thompson

Threshing Floor

Show Notes

We often hear people say, 'I love Jesus, but I don't need the church.' But can you really have the Head without the Body?

Today, Pastor Jeff Bucknam and Pastor Jeff Thompson dive into the theology of gathering. We’re exploring why 'attending' church is about so much more than a service—it’s about a calling, a community, and a spiritual formation that simply can’t happen in isolation.

“Conversations with Jeff Bucknam” is a production of Harvest Bible Chapel.

Executive Producer: Wesley Cassford

Host: Pastor Jeff Bucknam

Guest Co-host: Wesley Cassford

Guest: Pastor Jeff Thompson

Sound design, mixing, and editing: Louis Go

Graphic Design: Wesley Cassford

Social Media: Bryan Spahr

Producer: Sherri Smith

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