Q—Do you have advice on looking for a church?

A—My advice is to find a healthy congregation where you can use the gifts God’s given you to serve Him. Begin by listing the congregations close enough for you to become involved. As Christians, we are called to serve others. So, if I drive an hour to church, I likely won’t have time to serve in the ministries of that church.
Having made a list, pray over the list. Then plan to visit each congregation on your list. During your visits, avail yourself of any information you can concerning the congregation. Ultimately we are looking for a healthy church. Such a church is centered on God’s Word (1 Timothy 3:16, 17); God centered in worship (Psalm 100); driven by the mission of the Church (Matthew 28:19, 20); intentional in disciplemaking (Matthew 29:19, 20); and marked by loving community (John 13:35). Through prayer and careful consideration of the congregations you visit, the Spirit will lead you to the place where you can worship, serve and grow as you follow Christ side-by-side with brothers and sisters.