There are many reasons a person may need to find a 'new' church. Maybe you need to leave your old one. Maybe you don't have an old one, but just want to start going to church. Maybe you've moved. Maybe it's another reason all-together. Regardless of the reason, there are several things to consider when looking for a church to call yours.
For me, these are important things to consider when looking for a church:
- Do you know anyone there? If you know people in the community, and they've invited you to church, this could be the easiest way to find one. But you may still need to consider these other factors.
- Is the church welcoming? Are the members friendly?
- Do you feel that you fit in with the people there?
- Where is the location of the church in relation to your home?
- I prefer to start close to my home and then move outward, because I don't have a car.
- Is it the denomination you're looking for?
- I don't think denomination really matters in the grand scheme, but a Pentecostal service is very different from a Methodist service.
- If you don't know which type of service you prefer, denomination hop for a bit, or find a non-denominational church.
- Feel-good sermons - Does the pastor preach against what you know the Bible says is true, just because it sounds good?
- Is there noticeable conflict in the church?
- Lastly, listen to your inner voice - the little voice that tells you what is right and wrong. If you get past the nerves and listen to it, it will tell you if you should go back to a church another week, or move on.
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"Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it" (1 Corinthians 12:27).
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