Church Advice

TheSeeker2014 said:

What are some warning signs you would suggest may be indicators of needing to move on to finding a new Church?
What are some signs you would say are indicators of a good Church?
Have you ever had to change Churches (besides having to because of location)?

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There are no perfect churches that I am aware of. I would suggest you find a church you like and be a loyal member, setting a good example for the others.

TheSeeker2014 said:

What are some warning signs you would suggest may be indicators of needing to move on to finding a new Church?
What are some signs you would say are indicators of a good Church?
Have you ever had to change Churches (besides having to because of location)?

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For every reason you find then you need to turn it around and say these are the reasons I need to stay so I can preach truth.

Sometimes God puts us in a church to help change it.

TheSeeker2014 said:

What are some warning signs you would suggest may be indicators of needing to move on to finding a new Church?
What are some signs you would say are indicators of a good Church?
Have you ever had to change Churches (besides having to because of location)?

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Here are a couple articles that may be helpful to you:

What factors should one consider when trying to find a good local church?
10 Signs You are Part of an Unhealthy Church

TheSeeker2014 said:

What are some warning signs you would suggest may be indicators of needing to move on to finding a new Church?
What are some signs you would say are indicators of a good Church?
Have you ever had to change Churches (besides having to because of location)?

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I'd say pray. Many seek to do this by the mind. People assess, is the church a loving church, does it have all the programs that would make it a great place to be with lots to do. God will lead everyone different. To illustrate God actually might lead some to a non-loving church for the reason that they can help bring people out of their spiritual immaturity through the power of LOVE in them. God might however lead one to a "loving church" for many reasons we can list as well.

As for doctrines if they believe things as outlined in the Apostle's Creed that's pretty accurate. All churches seem to have variety of ways of believing what I'll call second level belief things as in Baptists, Pentecostals or Anglicans etc have different ways of thinking about a few things but with the main beliefs they all hold to essential beliefs things, as mentioned The Apostles Creed.

TheSeeker2014 said:

What are some warning signs you would suggest may be indicators of needing to move on to finding a new Church?

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There is much more, but three that come to mind immediately are these:

TheSeeker2014 said:

What are some signs you would say are indicators of a good Church?

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TheSeeker2014 said:

Have you ever had to change Churches (besides having to because of location)?

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Yours and His,
David

TheSeeker2014 said:

What are some warning signs you would suggest may be indicators of needing to move on to finding a new Church?
What are some signs you would say are indicators of a good Church?
Have you ever had to change Churches (besides having to because of location)?

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I can help more if I know about your current church.

For me I need the answer to one question-is the Word of God being taught and preached in truth and purity? If no, then it’s time to leave, if yes, then I stay.

Church is about corporate worship. If you feel like you aren't appropriately and completely worshipping, move. All the rest is mere details. In any church you will find something with which to disagree.