How To Find A Church Home

Connecting with a good local church is probably the most important thing a Christian can do. Bouncing from church to church is not healthy for you, your family, or the church. It helps to have a clearly defined process by which you can determine the best church for you to call home.

We must realize right away that you are never going to find the “perfect” church. It doesn’t exist! Churches are made up of imperfect people - so although you may not be able to find the perfect church, you can find the church that is perfect for you!

Ask yourself practical questions as you visit churches:

• Does the worship of the church satisfy your heart and genuinely inspire your attention to Jesus Christ?

• Do you sense God’s Presence in the service?

• Are the sermons firmly based in Scripture and relevant to the things you face in life?

• Can you agree with the basic doctrines they hold to, and can you be fed spiritually at this church?

• Are there programs and/or activities designed for children and youth?

• Does the church offer activities that provide real substance and meaning for developing your Christian life?

• Are there opportunities for building relationships with others in the church?

• Are you challenged to grow in your own personal relationship with the Lord?

• Do you see areas of service where your gifts and talents could be utilized?

• When attending, do you feel at home? Are the people loving and friendly?

• Pray and ask God to lead you to the right church, realize that God has a plan for your life and being connected to a local church is part of His plan.

• Be open and willing to go where God leads you, even if it’s not exactly what you had in mind.

Don't wander in the "church shopping wilderness" for too long! After visiting churches and praying about it, make a decision to commit yourself to a local church. Once you make a decision to belong to a particular church, jump in with both feet! Get involved in the church. Participate in the various programs they offer for membership, new members, foundations classes, and serving opportunities. Take advantage of all that the church offers to you and your family and give back to your church in your prayers, service and tithes. When you commit yourself to a church family, you’ll find there is no place like home!