A few i have visited don't even remember my name and they say oh well we busy that crazy if you in leadership role you should remember people that visit... Another one a pastors wife said oh you have had a colorful past and acted like she never been though anything... Or when i have shared some of my past alot of churches come across as oh get over it... And for me i do not believe god would be like that...
2007-02-19 00:13:11 · 9 answers · asked by nncywlndr 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Make sure that they believe 100% in the Bible (that it has no errors).
Make sure that they believe in God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
Find a church that does expository preaching (teaches the Bible).
I used to belong to very large church (broadcast on TV). They seemed so distant to me.
Now, I belong to a small church and we are all like family. We really get involved with one anothers trials and joy. We help one another when needed and we have church duties. We really love each other like family and for some of us, we are closer to each other than our own family members.
If the closeness is important to you, then you should find a smaller church. They will have more time for you.
The most important thing that you must do is to put your faith in God, not in the church or pastor.
I am not putting Jed down, but I have to say, my pastor and his wife were quick to tell my family and me that they are sinners and imperfect. No--they don't party and such, but we all sin everyday. Pastors and their wives are no different. My pastor and his wife shared many stories about themselves with us. We don't all go into details about every sin (as some are between you and God only), but it is important to let others know that you are not perfect.
2007-02-19 00:21:10 · answer #1 · answered by Christian93 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should look for a Church that teaches the truth of the Bible and you should follow or adjust your thinking to remove any miss-conceptions that you have already formed. For example Use these scriptures to determine what is the truth ?
Mathew 6:9,10+Daniel 2:44+Revelation 21:3,4+Mathew 5:5+Psalms 37:9-11,29+2 Tim 3:16+ 1 Tim 4:15 + Psalms 83:18
2007-02-19 00:42:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend trying your local Orthodox church. Orthodoxy is the very first christian church after Christ. It has been worshiping in the same manner for 2000 years. The Bible and apostolic teachings are a priority. The priests (are allowed to marry) are very strong and committed to their faiths. Most people think of Orthodox as greek or russian but it is spread throughout the world.
2007-02-19 01:06:57 · answer #3 · answered by travelguruette 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't bring up your past if you can help it.
Look for a solid teaching ministry, members that have been there a long time, and programs of actual work they do that helps people out.
Reasons, 1-people do tend to judge.2-if the theology is straight, you will learn the correct things.3-old members mean they are established.4-this shows faith in action...it isn't a dead church where people say but don't do.
2007-02-19 00:19:29 · answer #4 · answered by Jed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Above all you need a church that believes and teaches the whole word of God.
Every church is different, but I would suggest that you try some Pentecostal or Apostolic churches.
2007-02-19 01:22:45 · answer #5 · answered by tim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-04 09:04:58 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Friend the first thing you want to look for is the truth of God's word, & see if they are teaching it, & if they are, then evrything else will fall into place, & if they are not, then it won't take you long to leave.
2007-02-19 00:17:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest that you check to see what they teach against the Bible. I would like to share this link with you also:
2007-02-19 00:23:12 · answer #8 · answered by Damian 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find a bible believeing church.don,t bring up the past that,s between you and god.ask him to forgive you.
2007-02-19 00:37:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋