There would be benches ,the altar ,pictures of saints ,crosses and a sacristy
Roman Catholic Answer: A church is only considered a "church" if it is established by the local Bishop and is in communion with Rome. Any group of people or building outside of the authority of the local Bishop would not be considered a church, local or otherwise.
local church, for apex
1) What is church incorporation 2) If a local church becomes incorporated within a denomination, does the the local church lose property ownership?
Funraising is a great way to make money for your local church. Bake sales, car washes, and even booths at the local grocery store could raise the money needed. However you would need to apply for non-prophit status if your church has not already done so.
It varies from local church to local church, and is usually set the pastor(s) in consultation with the ruling board of the church (the Session).
The Church
a church community
The biggest building in a village would probably be the church, followed by the manor house of the local Lord.
They would worship in their local church if they are churchgoers. Some will not worship at all.
To obtain a license to preach in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church as a member from another denomination, you typically need to become a member of an AME congregation. After joining, you would usually undergo a period of discernment and education, which may involve attending classes and participating in church activities. Following this, you would present your call to the ministry to the local church leadership, who would then evaluate your readiness and recommend you for licensing. Approval is granted by the church's conference or district board, depending on the specific policies of your local AME Church.
The style outlined in the Acts of the Apostles has the local church governed by a body of elders (who were selected from the membership). The various local churches would meet together as a corporate body in order to take major decisions. This form of church polity closely resembles Presbyterianism.
I would check with your local church or Salvation army.