Synopses & Reviews
Each chapter offers practical tools to help people in this church search process. Included are real-life stories that illustrate how people have found the right church and how this discovery has impacted their lives in wonderful ways. At the end of each chapter are reflection questions, family discussion questions, and practical suggestions for the reader to use in their journey toward finding a church they can really love. Filled with action steps and goals the reader can use in the church search process, the tone of this book is positive, growing out of a firm conviction that the church, when it is working right, is an absolute blessing and joy!
Synopsis
How to Find Your Best Fit
Whether you grew up going to church twice on Sundays or never set foot in a church at all, finding and sinking your roots into a church community is crucial to your spiritual well-being. Finding the right church home can be a huge challenge, and also a lot of fun.
Kevin and Sherry Harney point out that, while no church is perfect, some will fit you better than others. They show what a healthy church looks like, how to handle hot issues facing churches today, and how to determine whether a church's unique worship style will inspire or distract you. Even better, the Harneys help you discover how to plug into a church and experience the joy of giving back.
In the words of the authors, "Church can be one of the most joy-filled, life-giving experiences you will ever have." Practical, encouraging, and true to the Bible, this book is your road map to finding a spiritual community you can really love.
Table of Contents
A radiant bride -- What you believe really does matter -- Understanding the purpose of the church -- The place and power of prayer -- A loving family -- Understanding the family (matters of style) -- One family, many tastes -- Sheep stealing -- Serious business -- A healthy body -- Connecting in the life of the church -- Loving the church you have found.