What do church members believe about speaking with other tongues?

Church members believe that speaking with other tongues continues as a gift from the Holy Spirit. This belief is rooted in the understanding that speaking in tongues, also known as glossolalia, is a sign of the baptism in the Holy Spirit and signifies a deeper, transformative relationship with God. Many members see this practice as a way to express their faith, worship, and communicate with God on a spiritual level that transcends human language.

This understanding is supported by various passages in the New Testament, particularly in Acts and 1 Corinthians, where the apostles and early Christians spoke in tongues as a manifestation of the Holy Spirit. The belief in the continuation of this spiritual gift reinforces the relevance of the Holy Spirit in contemporary worship and personal spiritual experience for believers today.