In the previous essay I spoke of when it's time to leave the church you attend, now it's time to talk about the other side of the coin.
1 The pastor is reasonable and approachable- You can go to him/her about any issue you may have with the sermon, the music, and any ideas you have, and he/she will look in to it.
2 You have made friends- You don't necessarily know everyone, but you have some people you can and do call upon just to chat or pray.
3 The sermons grab your attention- Your pastor knows just the right blend of humor, Biblical truths, and relatibility to preach what you have been thirsty for.
4 They make you feel at home- You knew when you got there you were part of the family, because you were immediately invited to assist with the youth group fund raiser to go to a rally in Florida.
5 They have activities outside the church- You really enjoyed that time you and some of the other members went on a hike for Bible study.
6 They don't rely on attractional techniques- Yes you will admit that a sermon series by a well known pastor got rears in pews, but because it was substance based and not too flashy some have actually stayed.
Gillie
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