HOW TO CHOOSE A LOCAL CHURCH- What to look for

I would like to start going to church, but I
don’t know which one to go to. How do I
decide on a church?
When you are looking for a local church,
you may want to visit a few before you
settle on one. There are a few areas to
consider:

1. The most important aspect to
consider is that the Bible is preached
or taught. Whoever is speaking
should be basing their message on
what God says in the Bible. You want
to learn about God and His Son,
Jesus Christ, so that you can apply
the truths of the Bible to your daily
life.

2. Another consideration is the music
and worship time. Try to find a place
where you are comfortable with the
music, prayer and worship time so
that you can concentrate on
worshipping God without
distractions.

3. Is the atmosphere friendly? You want
to be able to fellowship with others
and get involved in the life of the
church – to be encouraged and
encourage others. We each have
skills, gifts or qualities that we can
use in this area.

4. If you have children , you should
consider whether there are programs
and activities for them to learn about
God. Also consider whether there are
other children for yours to make
friends with.

After you have visited a few churches,
settle on one. Remember – no church is
perfect! It is made up of real people.
Enjoy it.