8 Points on How to Find a Church

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1. Look for a church by praying: Start your search for a church by praying and seeking God for direction and

    discernment. 

2. Look for a church whose leaders demonstrate spiritual commitment: Seek a loving, peaceful, stable church

    whose pastor is devoted in leading his body of believers in prayer, praise and the proclamation of the word of

    God. Seek a church whose leaders are committed to the unchanging absolutes of scripture. Look for a church

    whose leaders have a spirit of humility and the sense of reliance on God in all they do with an emphasis on

    prayer. 

 3. Look for a Church where people love the Lord: Seek a church where people love the Lord. Seek a church that is

     accepting of others regardless of race, sex, social or economic background. Seek a church where you can form 

     quality relationships with one another that are based solidly on biblical truth. 

 4. Look for a church that preaches the Bible: Seek a church that has sound doctrine, proclaims the whole counsel

     of God's Word, and sincerely lifts up the Lord Jesus Christ in worship and everything else they do. We need

     consistent and dynamic learning experiences with the Word that are exegetically sound, but intensely relevant

     and practical. Look for a church where the Word of God is taught clearly and regularly. Seek a church that has a

     balance between teaching from the Old Testament and the New Testament. Look for a church that encourages

     its members to study the Bible on their own. 

 5. Look for a church where you can become more committed: Seek a church where you can grow and mature

     spiritually, where you can commit yourself and get involved, and where people care about the needs of others

     more than their own. Look for a church where the people submit themselves to God and where you will be

     encouraged and held accountable. Look for a church where you can contribute and serve others; don't look for

     a church that will only serve you. 

 6. Look for a church that is trying to reach people for Jesus Christ: Seek a church that takes the gospel of Christ to

      the local community, the nation, and the world. Look for a church that is unapologetic and unashamed about

      sharing the message of the Good News and to reach out and touch the unsaved world. 

 7. Look for a church with reasonable expectations: Don't seek for a perfect church, because there aren't any. In

     every church there are people who are wonderful and some who are not. In every church there are some things

     done well, and some things that are not. There is no perfect pastor or staff because they are human and

     subject to make mistakes. Rather, look for a church whose leaders are sincere, who are trying their best to live

     to live godly lives, and who are committed to proclaiming the un-compromised Word of God. 

 8. Look for a church that is not divided but one in purpose: Seek a church where baptism and holy communion is

     an expression of oneness. Seek a church that holds to essential beliefs. Seek for a church where your time,

     talent and treasure demonstrate oneness in Christ. Seek a church that is committed to equipping believers to

     be effective witnesses to what they believe, why they believe, and who they believe.