Looking For A Church

We believe it is important to have a loving church fellowship where we feel we belong, where our spiritual growth is nurtured and where a group of people will support us through the many challenges life brings our way. It should be a church where the Word of God is preached in fullness, and where the power of prayer is evident and practiced.

We trust and pray that the Lord will guide you to a solid church home, where you will feel loved and a part of the Body of Christ, and where you can grow in the things of the Lord.

"...being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ...." (Philippians 1:6)

• Issues To Consider
• Suggestions
• Beware of

 

Issues To Consider

The answer to each question should be "yes" in looking for a solid church home.

1. Do they use the Bible (no other books) as the foundation for their beliefs in everyday living? Psalm 119:89; Matthew 24:35; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21
2. Do they believe in the virgin birth of Jesus Christ? Luke 1:27-33; Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:18-25
3. Do they believe that Jesus Christ is the only begotten, divine Son of the living God? John 3:16-17; Colossians 1:15-17
4. Do they believe that Jesus died on the cross and rose again on the third day in His glorified, changed, yet, physical body? Luke 23:33-46; 24:1-7
5. Do they believe that the only salvation from sin is through the blood of Jesus Christ? Matthew 26:28; Hebrews 9:22
6. Do they believe that Jesus Christ is the only way to God? John 14:6; 1 Timothy 2:5; Acts 4:12
7. Do they believe that Jesus, being God's Son, is co-equal and co-eternal with God the Father? John 8:58; 17:5,24; Hebrews 1:1-3
8. Do they believe that there is only one God, and that there is none other like Him? Deuteronomy 4:35,6:4; Ephesians 4:6
9. Do they believe in a literal hell and a literal heaven? 2 Thessalonians 1:5-9; Matthew 25:41; John 14:2,3
10. Do they believe that salvation from all sin, is a gift of God, through faith, as a result of grace and not by works. Ephesians 2:8-9

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Suggestions

1. Obtain a copy of the statement of faith from the prospective church.
   
2. Request a meeting with the Minister/Reverend/Priest/Pastor to get acquainted with them and the church ministry and outreach.

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Beware of

1. Any deviation from the items listed above: "Issues to Consider"
   
2. Overemphasis on any one or two doctrines
   
3. Isolation/restriction from others, such as family members, friends, and/or other evangelical churches sense of spiritual elitism, entitlement and/or superiority

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Crossroads is happy to help.  In fact, that's the whole reason we exist as a ministry.  The daily 100 Huntley Street telecast and the 24-hour-a-day Telephone Ministry line are here for the same reason.  You may want to call us as you are reading this: 1-866-273-4444

God loves you and we love you!  Please give us the privilege of doing our best to help more. For further ministry, you may contact the Crossroads Ministry Centre by writing to:

Crossroads Christian Communications Inc.
Attn: National Ministry Centre
PO Box 5100
Burlington, Ontario     L7R 4M2