I've searched online and most of the websites are outdated or not working. I've called a few and heard their messages they had messages like"members prayer meeting" 7-9 but im not a member so i did'nt feel comfortable just showing up. I live in Arlington Texas and am strongly feeling the need to get myself involved in a church gathering but i do not like all the cameras in my face that really distract me from worshipping God to the fullest. Thanks any sugestions on how to go about finding a good church would be really helpful. I went to the assemblies of God as a child and would like something close to that.
2006-07-05 12:06:05 · 15 answers · asked by Kristi A 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Thanks, i knew it but just needed to be told again!
2006-07-05 12:09:52 · update #1
Im not asking for what kind of church to go to, im asking how should i go about finding the church i want to go to.
2006-07-05 12:10:40 · update #2
Pray. God will lead you to a church that is right for you.
2006-07-05 12:08:53 · answer #1 · answered by theogodwyn 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Pray for God's direction. Visit churches in your area. You will know when you're where He wants you to be. I was raised in the assemblies too. Here are the A/G churches I found on the general council website...
All Nations Church Assembly of God
2300 E Park Row Dr
Arlington, TX 76010
Reverend Stuart M Airey
(817) 795-4770
website not working
Bethel Assembly of God
6000 S Collins
Arlington, TX 76018
Reverend Mike D Benson
(817) 265-2041
http://www.newbethel.us/home.html
Central Assembly of God
1221 S Center St
Arlington, TX 76010
Reverend Kenneth L Jones
(817) 277-6962
no web address listed
Christ Family Church
2323 James St
Arlington, TX 76013
(817) 275-4373
http://www.christfamilychurch.org/
Cornerstone Evangel International of the Assemblies of God
311 Magnolia St
Arlington, TX 76012
Reverend Samuel Bonsu
(817) 275-6333
http://cornerstoneevangel.org/
Faith Assembly of God
5100 Highway 287
Arlington, TX 76017
Reverend Gerald T Waite
(817) 483-4140
no web address listed
Memorial Assembly of God
311 Magnolia St
Arlington, TX 76012
no web address listed
My Father's House of the Assemblies of God
4015 Interstate 20 W
Arlington, TX 76017
Reverend Louis A Smith
(817) 572-2625
no web address listed
Sure Foundation Fellowship Assembly of God
403 Oakwood Ln
Arlington, TX 76012
Reverend John D Tranel
(817) 548-0454
no web address listed
2006-07-06 17:07:25 · answer #2 · answered by pottersclay70 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I moved I had the same problem. So what I did, I asked God for guidance, opened the phone book of my area, listed all the local Christian churches and then prayed. Sometimes you have to attend a few to know in your heart if this is the one God wants you wants you there. It doesn't go with your feelings but with the obediance to God's will in your heart. For God there is no denomination of chruches as long as it is a 100% bible based church. But He may be calling you to a place where you will be able to be used by Him and help the growth of that church.
I have been called that way, to churches I never wanted to go to but knew from prayer and answer that God wanted me there. In the end it was a blessing.
2006-07-05 12:18:46 · answer #3 · answered by monfille 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The qualifier for me was were they teaching the Word. Once that was settled the next thing was how I was received by the congregation. Were they warm and inviting or cold and stand off-ish.
A lot can be said for a church body by that first handshake of the usher or deacon. In our church, we make sure newcomers are greeted warmly, introduced to the pastor, and generally made to feel at home. And yes, pray for Gods guidance in your decision making.
2006-07-05 12:19:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well first you have to figure out what you believe then you can find a church that makes you feel spiritualy comfortable. If you feel in your heart comfortable and in your mind fulfilled then you have found the church for you. Just try different ones and follow your heart. Jesus will lead you where you need to be.
2006-07-05 16:57:40 · answer #5 · answered by dot 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop by and check them out...I think that's the only way to see if it's good for you. I would find it hard to believe that someone wouldn't want you at their prayer meeting.
Maybe you could stop in and talk to someone who works at the church, or call and ask them about their church, or maybe even e-mail them.
2006-07-05 12:28:05 · answer #6 · answered by awigdahl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not wrong to attend a different church each sunday to find the one that best suits you. It is important that you be as comfortable as possible at church, and to do that you just need to do a little "church hopping." Best of luck.
2006-07-05 12:17:22 · answer #7 · answered by Pete 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to some friends and see if you can visit their churches sometime. That might help you get an idea of what you like and don't like in a worship setting.
2006-07-05 12:43:04 · answer #8 · answered by cryptoscripto 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is great you want to be in church but the only way to know if you are in the right church is to go there and see how it feels. youll know when you find the right place also pray about it
we serve a LIVING GOD and he will lead you where you should be
2006-07-05 12:10:47 · answer #9 · answered by faithfullyyours 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try checking out the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Just go to one of the meetings or if your not very social, then you can always have a missionary come and talk to you about it, if you need any help just email me about it. Also pray and turn to the Bible, they both can help.
2006-07-05 12:12:24 · answer #10 · answered by Nicole Brown 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋