How to find a new church?

[Randombitsofstring]

At the moment I starting to feel uncomfortable with the teachings at church I currently belong too. It feels like the sermons are becoming more and more political along with other things that are going on that I just don’t feel comfortable with.

Anyways I’ve never been to a church that I have not been invited too. I feel very nervous just showing up at a church and not knowing anyone—but I know some people do just this—just walk in an introduced themselves. I know that “church hopping” is frowned upon, but is it ok to look around and try a few before making a decision? I was wondering how people here feel about strangers coming to their church without a previous invite.

I was also curious if anyone know of any websites that has directory of churches.

 

[Disippelen]

Hey sister....

If you feel uncomfortable with the teachings of your church.. that they may not be biblical.. and of the flesh instead of Spirit.. I think that you should find a new community.. that wants to live by the Word of God, and not word of men..

Don't feel nervous about going to a new church.. they are christians that will accept you, and take care of you with God's love..

It is okay to look around for a little bit.. but it's important to find a stable community as QUICKLY as possible.. God wants us to be together... and to work together.. therefore. we should have a regular community!!!

strangers should be welcomed with all the love of God..

but pray to God. that His Spirit might lead you sister..



your brother in Christ

Magnus

 

[stonetoflesh]

My fiancee and I were "in the market" for a new church closer to where we're going to be living; a couple weeks ago we found one we really liked!

Ask people you know who might go to different churches for information or recommendations; sometimes you can research a church more by visiting its website-- some will have sermons you can listen to or read transcripts of, descriptions of their mission/values, small groups, etc.

I think it's perfectly acceptable to visit different churches when you're in the process of making such an important decision; like Disippelen/Magnus said though, it's not something you want to drag out over an extended period of time.

 

[bod44]

Hey sister....

If you feel uncomfortable with the teachings of your church.. that they may not be biblical.. and of the flesh instead of Spirit.. I think that you should find a new community.. that wants to live by the Word of God, and not word of men..

Don't feel nervous about going to a new church.. they are christians that will accept you, and take care of you with God's love..

It is okay to look around for a little bit.. but it's important to find a stable community as QUICKLY as possible.. God wants us to be together... and to work together.. therefore. we should have a regular community!!!

strangers should be welcomed with all the love of God..

but pray to God. that His Spirit might lead you sister..



your brother in Christ

Magnus

I've looked at alot of different churches before. And I agree that it is very important to sped alot of time in prayer about it and let the spirit guide you. I can tell almost instantly when I go to a church whether God is there, whether its of the flesh or not, because there is always an atmosphere prevading the church that is either a spirit of evil and of the flesh or the spirit of God. Its tough to find a good church now a days but God has led me to some very good fellowships.

 

[christianmomof3]

Pray and follow the leading of the Lord. Ask Him to bring you to a proper church. If you feel too uncomfortable going someplace by yourself, you might tell a few people that you know that you are searching for a new church - perhaps one of them may go to the perfect one for you and can bring you as a guest.
May the Lord guide you as you search for fellowship in His Body.

 

[Daniels]

Be wise to know about your church.

The perfect church is Heaven.

 

[dalej42]

You can put your zip code into Google and just search for churches in zip code #####.

I enjoy visiting different churches from time to time. My own church's sermons can get a bit political, so I try to find another place if I know it will very political that week.

 

[megg]

We ahve recently been going throught his.
I just typed in churches and my city and state oin google and researched ones that taught the bible.
Don't be affraid to go alone, that fear is from the enemy.
Best of luck.

 

[dalej42]

I will agree, please don't be afraid to go alone. A church is one of the safest places you can be at. 99.99999% of the people there want to worship God. There is a home for you. I pray you will find it.

 

[seekthetruth909]

At the moment I starting to feel uncomfortable with the teachings at church I currently belong too. It feels like the sermons are becoming more and more political along with other things that are going on that I just don’t feel comfortable with.

Anyways I’ve never been to a church that I have not been invited too. I feel very nervous just showing up at a church and not knowing anyone—but I know some people do just this—just walk in an introduced themselves. I know that “church hopping” is frowned upon, but is it ok to look around and try a few before making a decision? I was wondering how people here feel about strangers coming to their church without a previous invite.

I was also curious if anyone know of any websites that has directory of churches.

My wife and I spent a year church searching. We went to about 8 churches and never had a problem. In larger churches we rarely were noticed. In smaller churches if you arrive early or linger around afterwards people will talk to you. If they ask, just tell them the truth. You are attending a few different churches to find one you feel comfortable with. Sometimes they will want you to fill in a guest card and will contact you later. We never had a problem. All churches will see you as potential members and treat you accordingly.

God Bless

 

[Ps28:7]

wow...i've been wanting to ask this same question because i have been feeling the same way about the church i used to attend...i go there occassionally until i can find a church or something...plus i'm also in the process of moving to a different area because of school...but you guys have offered some great advice and i'll be praying for you randombitsofstring and also for me that we won't fear going into a church alone
vaya con dios

 

[Godslilgurlalways]

At the moment I starting to feel uncomfortable with the teachings at church I currently belong too. It feels like the sermons are becoming more and more political along with other things that are going on that I just don’t feel comfortable with.

Anyways I’ve never been to a church that I have not been invited too. I feel very nervous just showing up at a church and not knowing anyone—but I know some people do just this—just walk in an introduced themselves. I know that “church hopping” is frowned upon, but is it ok to look around and try a few before making a decision? I was wondering how people here feel about strangers coming to their church without a previous invite.

I was also curious if anyone know of any websites that has directory of churches.

I feel the main thing is that you find the church you really should go to find a church that will become home, Actually I like to see strangers come in sometimes that aren't invited it shows me how much courage they have to be able to come, At our church we recieve strangers and treat them as one of us with Love And I feel along with the church Love is an important key that helps to unlock the door to many things

 

[christandisrael]

At the moment I starting to feel uncomfortable with the teachings at church I currently belong too. It feels like the sermons are becoming more and more political along with other things that are going on that I just don’t feel comfortable with.

Anyways I’ve never been to a church that I have not been invited too. I feel very nervous just showing up at a church and not knowing anyone—but I know some people do just this—just walk in an introduced themselves. I know that “church hopping” is frowned upon, but is it ok to look around and try a few before making a decision? I was wondering how people here feel about strangers coming to their church without a previous invite.

I was also curious if anyone know of any websites that has directory of churches.

The Greek for church is ekklesia. It comes from two Greek words, ek, which means 'out' and kalleo, which means to call or invite. Put them together and we have the called out ones. Who is in church? Two or three gathered in His name.