I found a church that didn't shut down for Easter last year, and I now attend every Sunday morning and evening. I'm now operating the sound board and recording the sermons which are posted online.
I was disappointed that my church shut down for Easter and a few weeks after. I had a key to the building and went anyway, but I was the only one there. I was just hoping that other people would feel the same as me and show up as well.
All churches are full of deeply flawed people. You won't find one that isn't.
I became a Christian in my early twenties and began looking for a church, which was difficult because there were so many churches around me (Bible-belt) and my immaturity in the faith meant I was quite uncertain how to proceed. I settled on an ARP church in my area and could not have been luckier in my choice. Maybe try a NAPARC church in your area.
My advice:
Find a church that unapologetically teaches the Faith using the Bible. Even if you have some points of disagreement, it is refreshing and comforting to be with those who share the same rule of faith and life as you and with whom you have a common reference. Look up Erik Thoennes for levels of doctrine.
Any worship service should make you feel the weight of you sin, and the weightlessness of its forgiveness.
The pastor shouldn't be richer than most of the families.
The church has to be small enough that everybody knows everybody. If thousands of people go to a church, then it isn't a church.
When people disagree, it is the cultural norm to do so respectfully and lovingly. This, more than anything else, shows the character of the church.
There is so much more, but I think that will do. I know my church has been necessary for the growth of my family and for my own life. I hope you find one that can do the same for you.
I found a church that didn't shut down for Easter last year, and I now attend every Sunday morning and evening. I'm now operating the sound board and recording the sermons which are posted online.
Doing the Lord's Work!
I was disappointed that my church shut down for Easter and a few weeks after. I had a key to the building and went anyway, but I was the only one there. I was just hoping that other people would feel the same as me and show up as well.
My family is looking to find a church to start attending. Any advice?
All churches are full of deeply flawed people. You won't find one that isn't.
I became a Christian in my early twenties and began looking for a church, which was difficult because there were so many churches around me (Bible-belt) and my immaturity in the faith meant I was quite uncertain how to proceed. I settled on an ARP church in my area and could not have been luckier in my choice. Maybe try a NAPARC church in your area.
My advice:
Find a church that unapologetically teaches the Faith using the Bible. Even if you have some points of disagreement, it is refreshing and comforting to be with those who share the same rule of faith and life as you and with whom you have a common reference. Look up Erik Thoennes for levels of doctrine.
Any worship service should make you feel the weight of you sin, and the weightlessness of its forgiveness.
The pastor shouldn't be richer than most of the families.
The church has to be small enough that everybody knows everybody. If thousands of people go to a church, then it isn't a church.
When people disagree, it is the cultural norm to do so respectfully and lovingly. This, more than anything else, shows the character of the church.
There is so much more, but I think that will do. I know my church has been necessary for the growth of my family and for my own life. I hope you find one that can do the same for you.
Thanks man!