Journey to a New Church

Well, we've been searching for a new church the last couple of months. No, I will not say anything negative about our last church that we attended for over 4 years. They have a wonderful pastor and we pray blessings on them. But it was time to search for our next post.My wife asked me what it was that we were looking for in a new church. After some quiet time I realized that it all boiled down to three things.

1. Practical Word: A word that is not only rooted in God’s Word, but one that could be relevant and practical for me today. And it wouldn't hurt if it was also communicated in a way that was animated or at least interesting.

2. Passionate Worship: Worship needs to be practiced and I know, somewhat scripted. But there’s also an element of spontaneity that “flows with the Spirit”. And it doesn’t hurt if the worship leaders on stage look like they are really enjoying the presence of the Lord and not just a performance.

3. People that Care: I believe that the church should be built on a foundation of not only the Word, and worship, but also a authentic, caring fellowship among the body.You would think that based on these three simple points; there would be a bunch of churches that could fit the bill. After visiting four churches, (and in all fairness we tried to stay within a five mile radius of our home…one word: gasoline!) on more than one Sunday (everybody has a one bad day), I’ve come to realize what a rarity it is to find a church that has these three basics.

Over the next couple of posts, I will relay our experiences visiting these churches. Stay tuned.