It is more interested in service than recognition. This is a time sensitive, temporal reality. It takes no thought of the morrow. It knows eternity passes through the here and now. The Sacred is best found in the moment.
Membership is a temporary participation pass.
The faith in and the faith of Jesus are relatives. My faith in Jesus prepared me for a first hand experience of the Holy. I can still remember the tootsie rolls holy rollers used to bribe us kids to the tent meetings with in Iowa City. This faith that started with Bible verse memorization and altar calls led me to grapple with important issues of Biblical interpretation, historical accuracy and traditional authority. Bonhoeffer, Tillich, Kierkegaard and Unamuno enriched my sawdust trail experiences.