Ask Pastor John Nine Steps to Find a Home Church
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Oct 23, 2025 Finding a local church can be daunting, but there are key steps to make it easier. Start with earnest prayer for guidance and refresh your understanding of a healthy church. Personal recommendations from trusted locals can offer valuable insights. Utilize the internet wisely, focusing on church substance over style. Assess leadership quality, congregation character, and teaching depth. Ensure the church fosters service and community joy, all while committing the process to prayer.
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Begin With Persistent Prayer
- Pray earnestly and expect God to guide you in finding a healthy church.
- Use Psalm 25 as a model for asking God to teach and lead you in this search.
Define A Healthy Church First
- Clarify biblically what a healthy church is before choosing.
- Read Mark Dever's What Is a Healthy Church? to sharpen your expectations.
Seek Reliable Personal Recommendations
- Ask trusted people in the city for recommendations rather than relying on one visit.
- Use personal referrals as more reliable evidence of a church's health.
