Looking For A Church? 4 Things To Look For

Posted on: 13 April 2021

If you are looking to attend church, you will want to find one that meets your needs and helps you grow in your faith. When it comes to looking for a church, take your time to find the right one.

1. The Focus on the Bible

When looking for a church, it is essential to consider how the church creates its message. Does the church focus and use the Bible as their source for their teaching? Or are their teachings based on sources outside the Bible? If you want to grow in your understanding of the Bible, you will want to look for a church that bases all its teaching on some aspect of the Bible.

You are also going to want to consider how the church views the Bible. Do they view the Bible as the word of God? Do they view the Bible as the final authority on all things? Or do they see the Bible as a tool from God to be interpreted?

2. Focus on Worshiping

Second, you will want to look for a church that focuses on you worshiping God. You want a church that helps you worship in a way that allows you to connect with God in an intimate manner.

That means encouraging you not just to show up for church but to develop an intimate relationship with God that you can rely on throughout your life and throughout your day. You want a church that offers worship service and small group service and provides you with guidance on connecting with God in your daily life.

3. Sound Doctrine

Third, you are going to want to look for a church that has a sound doctrine. Look carefully over the doctrinal statement, which many churches now place on their website. As you review the doctrinal statement, look for the church's position on the Trinity. This is where you can find out about the church's position and approach to teaching, which will govern the church's actions.

4. Comfort

Finally, attend a few services and pay attention to how comfortable you feel. Do people greet you when you come into the church? Did anyone reach out to you as a new member to see how they could help you? Did you feel welcome and comfortable? How you feel at the church matters. You are more likely to attend a place where you feel comfortable.

When it comes to finding a new church, pay attention to how the church approaches their teaching and what doctrine they use in their teaching. Look for a church where you feel comfortable and that encourages you to worship God in a way that allows you to build a personal relationship.

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