206: How to Find a Good Church

Jan 12, 2024

How to Find The Right Church

Are you in search of a new church? Starting the process of finding the right church where you belong spiritually can be daunting. It’s like discovering a home for your spirit, where you can contribute, grow, and connect. The local church not only shapes our sense of belonging but also our sense of believing. In this episode, we’ll look into four practical questions to ask when looking for a new church. These questions are aligned with biblical teachings that can help with finding the right church for you.

A Good Church is a Good Community

Imagine the church as a vibrant community, a place not only to receive but to actively contribute. It’s about more than just attending; it’s about being part of something greater. 1 Peter 4:10 encourages believers to utilize their unique gifts to serve others. The metaphor of the church as a dynamic body, with each member playing a vital role, transforms our perspective. Church is not a congregation; but a collective effort where everyone has something valuable to offer. Church is not a passive experience; therefore, we should consider not just what we can gain from a church but also what we can bring to enrich the communal spirit.

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A Good Church is Spiritually Diverse

You may be tempted to confine yourself to a specific denomination. But don’t. Looking at only one denomination can limit the rich tapestry of spiritual experiences available. The Bible paints a picture in 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 that likens believers to diverse yet interconnected parts of the body of Christ. In this episode, I urge you to break free from denominational constraints and explore the diverse facets of Christianity.

This encourages us to see the beauty in our differences and to understand that regardless of our faith traditions, we can glean from the richness of other spiritual experiences. The journey to find the right church can be an adventure in spiritual diversity, where different traditions contribute unique perspectives to your collective faith journey.

Prayer to Find a Good Church

Choosing a church isn’t just about randomly picking one that looks good; it involves practical wisdom and praying for the leading of the Lord. Proverbs 3:5-6 teaches us to trust in God’s wisdom rather than relying solely on our understanding. Prayer is critical in the decision-making process, as you align your choices with God’s guidance. Submit your path to God, and recognize that the journey of finding the right church involves His direction. While you’re seeking God’s guidance, also involve family members in the decision-making process. In doing so, the selection of a church will become a harmonious and God-guided process.

Takeaways:

Finding a good church is not just about preferences; it’s about fostering a deep sense of belonging. The call to active participation, denominational freedom, and reliance on divine wisdom will empower you to discover not just a congregation but a spiritual home where you truly belong.

BIBLICAL REFERENCES MENTIONED

1. Proverbs 3:5-6 : Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.’

2. 1 Corinthians 12:12-13: Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink.

3. 1 Peter 4:10: Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.