In a relationship there are times and situations where one must fish or cut bate. There are also those indicators that he/she is not the one for you. This also applies to church. In this essay I will tell you some things to think about that may, if you attend the institutional church, be things that just don't feel right.
Questions
1 Am I getting closer to God?
2 How much of a family atmosphere is in this place?
3 What does the preacher stand for?
4 Am I being challenged?
5 Would I recommend my Millennial nephew came here?
6 Are they Biblical?
7 Can I talk to people about issues regarding the church?
8 How well do I know, or trust the pastor?
Red Flags
1 If you notice that your new pastor tends to preach a gospel according to pastor Morgan rather than Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John.
2 You find that the services drag, and you are checking your watch.
3 If the church has cliques who tend to exclude members and go off doing their own thing.
4 If you notice the pastor preaches more on certain things E.G. giving tithes and offerings, but not developing a rounded relationship with Christ.
5 If you find yourself feeling empty or weird at the end of the service.
6 You notice that a majority of the time the preacher shape shifts E.G. going fire and brimstone for three weeks, and kitten soft for three months.
7 The church relies heavily on affirmation of self.
8 They are either inward focused or extremely attractional instead of building relationships.
Gillie
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