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In this episode of the Craig discusses the process of choosing a church, emphasizing the importance of prayer, clarifying personal convictions, and building relationships. He provides practical steps for finding a church that aligns with one’s beliefs and serves the community, while also addressing when it may be necessary to leave a church. The conversation highlights the significance of godly leadership, the presence of the gospel in church life, and the joy of hospitality in creating a welcoming church environment.

Takeaways

• Begin by bathing the process of finding a church in prayer.
• Clarify your convictions about what matters to you in a church.
• Relationships matter significantly in church life.
• Look for churches that are actively making an impact in the community.
• Utilize online resources to research potential churches.
• Seek out godly leadership and evaluate pastors before joining a church.
• Listen for the gospel in sermons and church music.
• Find joy in hospitality and community when visiting a church.
• Don’t leave a church over personal offenses; seek resolution instead.
• Be plugged into a church that preaches the gospel consistently.

Titles

Chapters

00:00Choosing the Right Church: An Introduction

06:09Clarifying Your Convictions

12:06Community Impact: Finding a Church that Serves

17:48Evaluating Church Leadership

24:03When to Leave a Church

Links: 

https://ftc.co/resource-library/blog-entries/when-its-time-to-leave-a-church/

https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/how-do-i-find-a-good-church

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