I find arguing over John 1:1 as an exercise in talking past each other with the Jehovah's Witness adherents that I have talked to.  In addition I find what a chaplain friend from the Army noted to me in that reason and arguments don't work with JWs until they have a traumatic life event.

However, for a personal solution to a teaching of JWs I found reading Jews for Jesus articles, plus prior knowledge of the Apostles and Nicene Creeds on the Trinity immensely helpful in understanding and dealing with JW arguments. 

As for the main topic, Nathaniel's declaration, John 1:49, should be introduced in conversation with Jehovah's Witness in the following way:  

I have heard that, your group, say that Jesus is Michael the Archangel.  Is this correct?  If that is the case, then the Nathaniel's declaration that Jesus is the Son of God, the King of Israel should lead to a clear reading about the King of Israel as being Michael the Archangel. However that is not what I found. May I share with you who I think the King of Israel is according to the OT, Hebrew Bible? then reference Isaiah 43:15, 44:6 and Zephaniah 3:15. 

In other words, the King of Israel as Jesus, and the LORD, or Jehovah as the JW like to say is the Lord's name, is wholly compatible with Scriptural teaching, as the Jehovah's Witness will not be able engage this line of reasoning unless pressed.  Three persons each worthy of being called LORD, one as used as a composite unity iaw the Hebrew echad, of Deuteronomy 6:4, Psalms 110, vision of Daniel 7.

https://jewsforjesus.org/learn/a-jewish-view-of-the-trinity-based-on-the-hebrew-scriptures/

I look forward to interacting with anyone on this topic and Jehovah's Witness evangelism with prayer

Does your church restrict certain attendees from taking communion? If so, who, and based on what Scripture(s)?
It is usual that we tell the church to "examine themselves" first, and that communion is for "believers", however if you know there are those in unrepentant sin/nonbelievers who are participating, how do you address this?
I found that the C&MA manual mentions that unrepentant workers or church members who are having their status "revoked" may be prohibited from talking Holy Communion (E8-14, 2018 Edition), and I'm interested in any situations/examples that you could share of how these (or other) restrictions, were applied. 

Thanks!

I am originally from Columbus, Ohio where I was born and raised. The short version of my story is that while raised in a non-christian home, I found myself falling in love with a girl from my school in my early teens that was attending a Pentecostal church. We got married, started a family, and began youth ministry at a very young age. Fast forward several years later after serving in various ministry roles within a small network of Pentecostal/Charismatic churches, and learning through trials and sorrows, God has wrecked our low views of Himself and the church, and has now re-oriented us toward a different path for ministry service which would led me to the C&MA.

Long story short; I am now serving as pastor of an Alliance church in the Ohio Valley District located in Eastern, KY. I am attending Tocca Falls College online to earn my degree in Biblical Studies with a desire to earn a Masters. I am learning so much through the local church that I care for, and our family has found great joy in our current lot in the hills of Kentucky. God has been gracious to us and we are looking forward to what's in store in the near future as we trust God for His will. 

So while not freshly new with the Alliance, (2017) I am new to the forum and hope that it will be a way to meet and network with fellow brothers and sisters in the Alliance which is now happily our ministry home. May God bless each of you as you serve Him! 

Am glad be part of this family. Yet to understand the rules and regulations...that aside,

am here to serve God where I can. Those who need prayers, or anything regards to spiritual growth, I can stand with you.

I love Jesus, because He is my Saviour. By the Grace of God I am God-fearing. I am diligent in whatever responsibility committed to my hands. I believe in Heaven and I know that unrepentant sinners will go to Hell.

I got to know about this Christian Alliance Community through a referral when I was looking for a Christian Ministry or Missionary connections where I can make contributions or serve in order to expand the Kingdom of God in our generation.

People can connect with me on my accounts on these social media:

Instagram: stephen oladosu

Facebook: stephen oladosu

Twitter: okaysteven

LinkedIn: stephen oladosu

Other ministry website:

http://www.divinerevelations.info/

http://www.freecdtracts.com/

My name is Jordan and I am applying through the C&MA to be licensed and ordained as a military chaplain with the US Army. I will actually be moving to the Virginia area from my current duty station at Fort Polk, Louisiana next month. I look forward to being involved in the Alliance family and getting to know more of the body of Christ! I greatly appreciate any advice that anyone in the Virginia area can offer. I am also starting seminary in January for my MDiv.

My name is Philip Ansari. I am new here (just registered). I am a Muslim Background Believer from India and a follower of Jesus for the past 27 years. I am passionate to see Muslims come to the saving grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I am also enthusiastic to see the local churches and congregations getting involved in reaching out to the Muslims. Muslims need Jesus and the Lord is moving in their midst in bringing them into their fold. Let us all join our hands in prayer for the Lord to work in the hearts of the Muslim people and also send in workers for this great harvest.

My name is Medora Dally.  I am not new to the CMA, but I am new to being the treasurer for my CMA, on the east coast.  Its a fun challenging task.  I am a leadership consultant and a Mary Kay consultant, both of which I am passionate about.  Helping women find their God given potential is the highlight of why I do what I do. I love spending time reading, walking my pup and looking after my grandbabe.