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February 4, 2020
Important Things to know When Choosing a Church
People from all walks of life living in the world today are differentiated with different beliefs and culture but there are certain things that unite them too and the perfect example is religion. A commanding percentage of the world’s population is associated to one of the three major religions we have on earth today although there are a few others with small following. If you are looking for a church due to your own reasons, a few things can help you find the best one. The following are some of the things you should know when choosing a church.
The increase in the number of churches has led to others deviating from teaching of the holy book of God which is the Bible, so to ensure you don’t find yourself in such a church, confirm if the one you are choosing believes and bases its teachings on the word of God. For convenience purposes, always give a priority to the churches in your community because they will be easily accessible should you want to and you can also take part in serving apart from just going for Sunday services.
Before you choose a Christian church to be a full member of you must consider denomination; Christian churches are divided into different denominations which you can choose based on your personal beliefs; the one you feel aligns with your belief or how you were brought up. Even though there are many denominations, they belong to Christianity and their teachings should be in line with that, therefore, when you are choosing a church ensure their teachings are based on the life, death and resurrection of Christ.
Consider the diversity of the church you are choosing; a good church should cater for the needs of everyone regardless of age, gender or status in the society and you should also have an equal opportunity to serve in the best way you can. Choosing a small church with a small congregation means you will be more involved and you can know everyone by name but a large congregation has its merits too, therefore choose the congregation size you feel suits your needs.
A good Christian church should have a solid structure and a specific way of doing certain things like filling leadership positions so there are a no wrangles and everyone is given an opportunity to serve. It is good to choose a church whose services include everyone regardless of age or gender although the style of the physical structure may not matter a lot because it is upon you to make it home. These are the important things to know when choosing a church.