TOP FIVE WAYS TO FIND A CHURCH

How to find a church. The process of Finding a church that's right for you is evolving as technology transforms every aspect of our lives. What would you use? Go to the building on the corner that you've driven by you whole life? Check the yellow pages? Google "church" and see what comes up in your area? There are other ways, which might yield happier results. The best might be a combination of two or more:

5. The Lawn Sign. Judging from all of the lawn signs you see on every busy corner, new churches are hoping that you will consider the lawn sign method when finding a church. Actually, it's not a bad idea. If they're making an effort to let you know they're out there -- They may be friendly and glad to see you when you get to their door.

4. Church Website. Many churches have content-rich websites to help you find a church. You can take a virtual visit and get a feel for what it might be like.

3. A complete stranger. Whether it's a knock at the door, a letter in the mail or meeting someone by chance at the mall or on the bus, the right church may come and find you. . .

2. Friends and Family. You may have considered it nagging, but if they like their church... You just find a church home that makes you happy too.

1. Pray. This is the number one overlooked strategy for finding the right church. The Lord is the chief shepherd and if you ask He will lead you.

I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd layeth down his life for the sheep" John 10:11 asv