Sunday, August 3, 2008

Church "shopping"

For the first time in my entire life, i am looking for a church home. i grew up in a small country church in Moody Alabama where i eventually became the YM at 17/18 years of age, from there i only attended/belonged to churches that i was hired at as a staff member. upon moving to Texas and "semi-retiring" from vocational YM in the local church, and beginning my cemetery-i mean seminary career, at 31 years old i am looking for the first church ever to attend as a member.

we visited a "seeker" church last week and really enjoyed it, its small, but growing very rapidly. i have had several conversations with the pastor and feel a connection to his ministry style and call.
today, we visited a local body with a rich history and a pipe organ-hehe. yeah i snickered at the pipe organ. still, i enjoyed the fellowship with the SS class and they have great facilitation for my kids.

both had pros and cons. with literally hundreds of churches to "choose" from here in our area, i still struggle with what it is God is calling me toward in a faith family. i want a great ministry to my kids, i want a relevant small group community to belong to, and i want to serve in some capacity in YM as a volunteer. how do you weigh all this?

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