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Post by stillfocused on Apr 22, 2010 21:08:58 GMT -5
Please share any pointers, information, and etc..they have used or would suggest to others as the key to finding a good church upon relocation to a new city..
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Post by krazeeboi on May 7, 2010 8:18:57 GMT -5
A lot depends on personal preference. Personally, I'd want my church to have a website or at least a FB profile to show that it's connected and is trying to get out there. I would ideally visit for a short period of time to see how it "fits." Listen intently to the preaching/teaching to get a feel for the type of ministry it is and how it suits you. Don't be so quick to join right away.
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Post by Nikkol on May 7, 2010 11:19:19 GMT -5
A lot depends on personal preference. Personally, I'd want my church to have a website or at least a FB profile to show that it's connected and is trying to get out there. I would ideally visit for a short period of time to see how it "fits." Listen intently to the preaching/teaching to get a feel for the type of ministry it is and how it suits you. Don't be so quick to join right away. Mental Note: Need a FB for the church..... LOL. |
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Post by anointedteacher on May 7, 2010 23:15:26 GMT -5
What happen to myspace... the designs would be alot pretty than facebook... lolol
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Post by stillfocused on May 11, 2010 19:46:35 GMT -5
Thanks everyone...
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Post by stillfocused on May 11, 2010 19:48:07 GMT -5
Does anyone recommend becoming part of a fellowship based on the recommendation of a friend? I have known this to backfire..lol
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Post by Nikkol on May 12, 2010 7:04:15 GMT -5
Does anyone recommend becoming part of a fellowship based on the recommendation of a friend? I have known this to backfire..lol I don't know about becoming PART of a fellowship based on that. But I don't see the problem with visiting and seeing what you think..... |
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Post by anointedteacher on May 12, 2010 8:55:33 GMT -5
How about being led by the Holy Spirit and allow God to plant you where he want you to be. He might bring you to a church just starting with a few members or mega church... God know what best for you....
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Post by kitty on May 12, 2010 17:24:21 GMT -5
Stillfocused,
How about visiting the churches in the area? This is what a friend of mine and I did about 7 years ago. I no longer had a car that would enable me to get to the church I had been attending which was in a different town and she was new to my area. We both decided to pick a church near by that we could attend.
Each sunday for about 2 months we went to visit a different place. The major sticking point were about 3 things.... One, was the sermon that was preached bibically based? Two, did the congregation have access to their Pastor? Three, did the people in the congregation seem friendly? It was based on these main points that we choose a place to worship.
Since then I have of course moved to Philly and I have been to visit about 6 different churches. I attended one and join because I was following a close friend however the bottom line was that it was simply the right church for me. But I visited serveral times before I decided that I knew it was the place God wanted me to be...
Kitty
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Post by Nikkol on May 13, 2010 6:41:51 GMT -5
Stillfocused, How about visiting the churches in the area? This is what a friend of mine and I did about 7 years ago. I no longer had a car that would enable me to get to the church I had been attending which was in a different town and she was new to my area. We both decided to pick a church near by that we could attend. Each sunday for about 2 months we went to visit a different place. The major sticking point were about 3 things.... One, was the sermon that was preached bibically based? Two, did the congregation have access to their Pastor? Three, did the people in the congregation seem friendly? It was based on these main points that we choose a place to worship. Since then I have of course moved to Philly and I have been to visit about 6 different churches. I attended one and join because I was following a close friend however the bottom line was that it was simply the right church for me. But I visited serveral times before I decided that I knew it was the place God wanted me to be... Kitty What church did you end up joining? |
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Post by kitty on May 13, 2010 16:52:33 GMT -5
Hey Nikkol,
I ended up joining Julia's former church Ever Abundant Life with Pastor Alexander Thompson located in Darby, Pa by the airport. I visited for a while and then really became clear that it was the place that God wanted me to be... Especially since they have a deliverance ministry and it is an area in which I believe God is calling me to serve. They have classes so I know I am in the right placed to be trained.
Oh by the way I said it was Julia's former church because she and her husband recently were called to start their own church. I believe it is called True Love Church ministry... One of these days I still got to come by your church and see you and your husband in action! Oh yes... I do need to get you back your picture! I will do it as soon as I get back from Chicago!
Kitty
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Post by stillfocused on May 18, 2010 20:47:18 GMT -5
Thanks everyone for the feed back..
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