With the hunt for economic resources, everything has become commercialized, including religion. This is quite unfortunate. There are those people who consider church a safe haven where they come to pay respect to God and there are those who see it as a hunting ground to prey upon peoples’ vulnerabilities. As such, it has become so hard to find a church that can cater to your needs without leaving you feeling exploited. In order to make up your mind on a church Sherman TX, here are a few guidelines to help you know you are on the right track:
1. Denomination
The church you settle on and decide to become a full member of usually depends on your denomination. Which family do you belong to? Are you a Catholic, Protestant or Seventh Day Adventist? Each denomination has its own set of rules and practices. It depends on how and where you were brought up. As an adult, it also depends on your personal beliefs. You need to choose a church that is in line with what you believe and practice. There are also non-denominational churches which strictly follow the Bible teachings. It all depends on you.
2. Location
Church should be somewhere you can easily access should you need to. That being said, the church you attend should be near where you stay or a short drive away. It would be illogical to go to a church very far away as you would spend much more time going back and forth than actually in church. Furthermore, you will be so tired from the journey that you won’t enjoy the service. Pick a church that is close to you where you can still serve apart from attending service on Sunday.
3. Teachings
When you go to church, you are going so that your spirit can be edified. The teachings should be principles and facts that you can apply in your daily life. They should also be in line with the Bible because in as much as there are many denominations, they all belong to Christianity. According to cnn.com, the belief of Christianity is based on the life, teachings and death of Jesus Christ. Some people use church as a front to recruit people into cults, forsaking the right practices. Others also teach messages that benefit them financially while depleting your resources. Make sure you are in the right place and the person preaching is teaching based on what the word of God says.
4. Diversity
In this context, this largely means a church that caters to all regardless of age. Depending on your age and stage of life, you need to find a church that caters to you. A good church should have a children’s sanctuary, youth sanctuary and the main sanctuary. These divisions depend on the denomination but whatever the case, all groups should be covered. No one should feel left out or like their needs are not being addressed. You should also have an opportunity to serve in whatever way you can.
Responses
My husband and I recently moved to a new area and we are looking for a quality church to attend. You make a great point that you should look for a church that is close to home. This is important for us because it will be easy to get our kids there if it is conveniently located. Also, I think it is important to find a church that aligns with our family’s values, so we will definitely try a few different churches and see what we think of the preaching.