CHURCH SHOPPING:
Ok, so did the title get your attention?
Good, I hoped it would.
Now with that, I would like to present some very important points in this post about looking for what many would call a home Church or Fellowship.
There are going to be some key things one will want to look for when considering where they will worship, pray, learn and fellowship.
Before reading this list, analyze how old are you in the Lord.
A baby Christian will have different needs and duties than a mature believer.
At some point, one should move from sitting to doing.
Once you are mature, would the ministry you are looking to attend allow for your gift and make room for it? Sometimes there is a time to sit and wait by taking the low seat.
One can also share their heart and share with leadership the burden they have and how they would like to serve.
Healthy leadership has the mandate to protect the Body, yet see where other gifts, anointing and offices might be able to function as a compliment to the Church.
Do everyone a favor and be honest about your character and nature.
Here are a few things to consider from a Kingdom perspective.
The one top question is, are you being led by the Holy Spirit there?
Is there an over emphasis on focusing on the Devil or are they more focused on Christ?
What is the vision of that Church?
What do they teach?
Is it Biblically sound?
Do they teach from both Old and New Covenant?
Do they believe in discipleship?
How do they Worship?
Is is soulical or spiritual in nature?
Do they sing about the Lord or sing to Him?
Does the Glory of God abide with them?
How is their love level?
How is their peace level?
How is their joy level?
Do they preach Holiness?
Do they live holy?
Are they friendly?
Are they kid friendly?
Are they judgmental or critical?
Does leadership belittle others or other churches?
Is there a sense of pride as if they are the elite?
Are they humble in spirit?
Is there a spirit of meekness?
Do you sense a spirit of genuine forgiveness in operation?
Do they believe in missions?
Are they equipping others to send?
Do they believe in reaching their community?
Are they religious or flow in grace?
Do they believe in the Holy Spirit having His way?
Do they allow gifts to flow?
Do they prophesy?
Do they believe in deliverance?
Do all offices function or are they headed in that direction?
Does the ministry allow women to preach and minister?
Does the minister sow honor or only receive honor?
Do they believe in a team mentality?
Do they love Israel?
Does the ministry have financial integrity?
What is their view on giving?
Do they believe in tithing, offering, and alms?
CAN YOU HEAR JESUS IN THE LEADERSHIP?
CAN YOU FEEL JESUS IN THE CHARACTER OF THE LEADERSHIP?
Do you feel a Kingdom connection and kindred heart and spirit with the leadership?
Could you honor the leadership?
Could you serve and cover them?
Do you feel they have a genuine care for your heart and soul?
Remember, no one is perfect yet they should be being perfected.
This is a small list of thoughts on the topic.
Anyone reading this, please feel free to add Scripturally sound advice on what to look for when looking for a Church, ministry or fellowship.
In His Love,
Apostle Jesse
