2006-07-21 16:15:33 · 23 answers · asked by TheAllKnowingFizz 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
1. Open the yellow pages and start looking at denominations where you have found a decent fit.
2. Most churches have websites now and that can help to narrow the field.
3. Come up with a list of questions about areas that are important to you. Children's ministries, singles groups, contemporary service or traditional, women in leadership, etc.
4. Call the church or e-mail them to get your questions answered.
5. Once you've found a possible fit attend the church for at least a month before you bail on it.
6. Make sure you shower and brush your teeth before going. And try not to pass gas in the service. You never get a second chance to make a first impression. ;-)
2006-07-21 16:23:51 · answer #1 · answered by Pablito 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You, my friend, have a wonderful opportunity before you - the opportunity to "shop around" before settling into the religious community of your choice.
I strongly encourage you to visit a number of congregations. If you belong to a particular denomination or sect, you ought to start there, but don't feel uncomfortable about branching out a bit and trying something a little different.
What should you look for? First of all, what is your sense of the people who make up the community? Were they friendly and outgoing - did they make an effort to make you feel welcome? Second, did you find the worship experience to be personally meaningful - did the sermon / homily and the music and the whole experience bring you into communion with God? If you can answer yes to these two questions, then you are well on your way to finding a good place for worship.
2006-07-21 23:48:51 · answer #2 · answered by jimbob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could always call your old church and get a recommendation. Your old pastor may not know a particular church personally, but they do have denominational lists and can give you a shortlist to try.
Or look in the phone book, find a few churches near you and Google them to see what they are about. Even tiny churches have websites these days lol.
2006-07-21 23:18:58 · answer #3 · answered by arewethereyet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a number of ways to do that in my opinion.
You could call your pastor from the area you lived before and ask him to suggest a church.
You could ask all your friends and/or family members that live in the new area to suggest churches in the area.
You could attend a different church every sunday for 6 months, then pick the church you felt most comfortable with and connected with.
Hope I could help.
2006-07-22 00:07:49 · answer #4 · answered by Dustin Lochart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the best way to visit all the churches around your area and then only decide which is a good church.
Only you can tell which one you enjoyed the most.
You will agree going to church should not be a ritual. Your heart and mind should feel exhilerated when you come out of it.
2006-07-21 23:36:19 · answer #5 · answered by crazy s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask God to lead you to the right church home now the churches that you do visit find out what they believe dont wait til sunday to go visit or call and talk to the pastor save yourself some gas and time If the death burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ is not preached then that place is not for you believe me, make sure that what they say lines up with the word, i pray that i was blessing to you email me if you need more advise be blessed
2006-07-21 23:22:40 · answer #6 · answered by The Truth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look for the Benzes and Beemers. God gives a sign letting folks know who are the good Christians and who are Fukkd up. Peek inside to see if the congregation is dressed to the nines. That's a good sign that the church is really good. Then ask the social committee if they have really fun family events like pot luck dinners (but not any real pot in the recipes) and check is the members like golf outings. That pretty much covers it.
2006-07-21 23:21:54 · answer #7 · answered by valcus43 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When we move to a new neighborhood, we look up our denomination in the yellow pages. Then we spend a couple of months visiting different churches in the area asking God to lay on our hearts His choice for where He wants us to serve Him.
2006-07-21 23:19:26 · answer #8 · answered by chdoctor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know about your last church, but a lot of churches participate in 'associations' with like-minded churches in other areas...that might be a good place to start-or just stroll on in to a few churches and see what they're like...that could help you meet more people in your new community, too! God bless you!
2006-07-21 23:22:34 · answer #9 · answered by spike missing debra m 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask around or drive around and find a church of you denomination and attend one Sunday. Skip around to find the one you like. Once you do, go there from then on!
Good Luck.
2006-07-21 23:18:33 · answer #10 · answered by Rx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋