Spiritual nourishment is a primary function for a holistic individual. This is because while the physical body requires a balanced diet to thrive and become active, the inner person must be well-fed with the word of God if you are to grow spiritually, psychologically and mentally healthy. For the right spiritual nourishment, you must choose a church that is line with what you believe in and one that preaches the gospel of Jesus Christ as the only savior. Living in times when most churches have a money-making motive is hard because you may be lured into joining a church whose main aim is not to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. You, therefore, need to take time to choose the right church. As you pray God to guide you into the right church, you will also consider the following factors before committing to join a particular church.
The first factor is the location. You must choose a church that accessible by cycling, walking, or through public means. This is because there are times when you will not have the time and money to travel long distances, and you may end up missing a powerful sermon. It is therefore paramount to choose a location that guarantees church attendance every Sunday and mid-week fellowships.
The next factor to consider is the spiritual care that the church gives to its members. Such meetings as prayer nights, bible study, and mid-week fellowships are essential for spiritual growth. Besides, the church must be in a position to accommodate all groups and ages by enhancing group-based teachings and classes. As such, your young child must be taught the word of God in Sunday school while your teenager will be allowed to attend youth conferences. If you got saved recently, the church must have room for pastoral care to help you learn church doctrines and enhance your journey towards spiritual maturity.
The third factor to consider in a church is the people leading it. These leaders must be well known in the community, and they should have an excellent character. When you realize that the leaders of a particular church do not have the trust of the local community, you should take time before joining the church or look for another church altogether. This is because a church leader is responsible for your spiritual growth and when there are spiritual issues that require the higher authority in your life he or she should be there to encourage and deliver you from persistent spiritual hurdles. He should, therefore, be spiritually mature, and spiritual maturity is an aspect that is manifested in one’s character.
Finally, choose a church that has a strong vision. Jesus commissioned the disciples to ensure that they spread the gospel to all the nations. It is, therefore, the responsibility of every believer to spread the gospel to every part of the world. As such, the church you choose must have this vision. Such a church will hold several evangelistic meetings to preach to the community as well as sponsors its members who intend to travel to different parts of the world to spread the gospel.