Choosing a Church Home (Part 1)

Choosing a Church Home (Part 1)

How did you end up in the church you are attending now?  Perhaps it's the church in which you grew up. Maybe there were people from that church that had an influence on you and made you decided to go there. Another possibility would be your attachment to the preacher or the leadership, or it could be that you just like the style of the worship and the music. 

Crosswalk.com came out with a list of suggestions that I have found useful for those looking for a church home. Please read the list closely and perhaps come up with other criteria which might be important to you. 

1. What does this church believe doctrinally?

2. Am I comfortable with the "style of worship"?

3. Are my kind of people here?

4. What is the stated purpose or mission of this church? (And do its ministries and programs reflect that mission?)

5. What is the vision of this church?

6. What programs does this church have to offer to my children? Teen-agers? Family?

7. What is the style of leadership at this church?

8. What opportunities for service does this church afford me (now or in the future) to grow and maximize my gifts, talents, resources, and contribute to the growth and ministry of the body?

9. What is the reputation of the church in the community?

10. Can I identify with the leadership of this church?

What do you think of the list?  Is it complete and to your satisfaction?  Truth is, this is only half the list and we will look at the other 10 questions tomorrow.   For today, be thinking and praying about the list. Above all, can you see yourself and your family fitting in with those who worship at this church?

More discussion tomorrow on these and the remaining questions which complete the list.  As always, we welcome any questions or comments from our readers.   

God bless.

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