We live in a world that has become very mobile. Most people will not keep the same job throughout their adult lives. Indeed, many don't keep a job more than five or six years. People come and go. Neighborhoods age and transition at an astonishing rate. It's a reality of our world. And in this world, many people—perhaps even you one day—will find themselves facing the interesting task of looking for the right church.
It's a hard thing, finding a church that is right for your spirit and soul. And I have nothing whatever to say about that task. I'm sure you'll manage. If you really want to find a church, you will.
What I want to talk to you about is what happens after you find your church. Because as difficult as it may be to find the right church, it's even harder to become an integral part of a community of faith. Many people find a church they like and begin attending, only to leave months later, wondering why they never felt like they were a part of the church family.
Sometimes the church is to blame for this. Churches are very much like families, which means they all have varying levels of dysfunction. Some churches become so inwardly focused that they have a hard time helping newcomers fit it. But you and I don't have the power to change churches, so let's talk about you. I have five suggestions that I think will help you find deep friendship and community in any reasonably healthy church. Keep reading
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