What Should I Look For in a Church? E-Book

Alex Duke

• Herausgeber: Crossway
• Kategorie: Religion und Spiritualität
• Serie: Church Questions
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2022

Beschreibung

Practical Insight into Finding a Healthy Church Looking for a new church can feel overwhelming,  and it's often difficult to know what aspects to prioritize. In this addition to the Church Questions series, Alex Duke provides criteria on what to look for in a healthy local church.  Using personal experiences and biblical principles, Duke identifies important elements within the church—the gospel, the Bible, and the community—as well as specific questions to ask. Duke also reminds believers that they should not be looking for a perfect church, but a biblical and faithful one. This ebook is perfect for those who are looking for a new church and unsure where to begin.  - Short, Accessible Format: Concise, biblical advice on searching for a church - Part of the Church Questions Series: Helping Christians understand the centrality of the local church in Christian discipleship - Practical: Provides specific questions to ask about the church's treatment of the Bible, the gospel, and meaningful relationships 

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Endorsements for the Church Questions Series

“Christians are pressed by very real questions. How does Scripture structure a church, order worship, organize ministry, and define biblical leadership? Those are just examples of the questions that are answered clearly, carefully, and winsomely in this new series from 9Marks. I am so thankful for this ministry and for its incredibly healthy and hopeful influence in so many faithful churches. I eagerly commend this series.”

R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

“Sincere questions deserve thoughtful answers. If you’re not sure where to start in answering these questions, let this series serve as a diving board into the pool. These minibooks are winsomely to-the-point and great to read together with one friend or one hundred friends.”

Gloria Furman, author, Missional Motherhood and The Pastor’s Wife

“As a pastor, I get asked lots of questions. I’m approached by unbelievers seeking to understand the gospel, new believers unsure about next steps, and maturing believers wanting help answering questions from their Christian family, friends, neighbors, or coworkers. It’s in these moments that I wish I had a book to give them that was brief, answered their questions, and pointed them in the right direction for further study. Church Questions is a series that provides just that. Each booklet tackles one question in a biblical, brief, and practical manner. The series may be called Church Questions, but it could be called ‘Church Answers.’ I intend to pick these up by the dozens and give them away regularly. You should too.”

Juan R. Sanchez, Senior Pastor, High Pointe Baptist Church, Austin, Texas

“Where can we Christians find reliable answers to our common questions about life together at church—without having to plow through long, expensive books? The Church Questions booklets meet our need with answers that are biblical, thoughtful, and practical. For pastors, this series will prove a trustworthy resource for guiding church members toward deeper wisdom and stronger unity.”

Ray Ortlund, President, Renewal Ministries

What Should I Look For in a Church?

Church Questions

Am I Called to Ministry?, Brad Wheeler

Can Women Be Pastors?, Greg Gilbert

Does God Love Everyone?, Matt McCullough

Does the Gospel Promise Health and Prosperity?, Sean DeMars

How Can I Be Sure I’m Saved?, Jeremy Pierre

How Can I Find Someone to Disciple Me?, Garret Kell

How Can I Get More Out of My Bible Reading?, Jeremy Kimble

How Can I Love Church Members with Different Politics?, Jonathan Leeman and Andy Naselli

How Can I Serve My Church?, Matthew Emadi

How Can I Support International Missions?, Mark Collins

How Can Our Church Find a Faithful Pastor?, Mark Dever

How Can Women Thrive in the Local Church?, Keri Folmar

Is Hell Real?, Dane Ortlund

Is It Loving to Practice Church Discipline?, Jonathan Leeman

What Do Deacons Do?, Juan Sanchez

What If I Don’t Desire to Pray?, John Onwuchekwa

What If I Don’t Feel Like Going to Church?, Gunner Gundersen

What If I’m Discouraged in My Evangelism?, Isaac Adams

What Is the Church’s Mission?, Jonathan Leeman

What Should I Do Now That I’m a Christian?, Sam Emadi

What Should I Look For in a Church?, Alex Duke

What Should We Do about Members Who Won’t Attend?, Alex Duke

Who’s in Charge of the Church?, Sam Emadi

Why Is the Lord’s Supper So Important?, Aubrey Sequeira

Why Should I Be Baptized?, Bobby Jamieson

Why Should I Give to My Church?, Jamie Dunlop

Why Should I Join a Church?, Mark Dever

What Should I Look For in a Church?

Alex Duke

What Should I Look For in a Church?

Copyright © 2022 by 9Marks

Published by Crossway1300 Crescent StreetWheaton, Illinois 60187

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Cover image and design: Jordan Singer

First printing 2022

Printed in the United States of America

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Trade paperback ISBN: 978-1-4335-7904-2 ePub ISBN: 978-1-4335-7907-3 PDF ISBN: 978-1-4335-7905-9 Mobipocket ISBN: 978-1-4335-7906-6

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Duke, Alex, author.

Title: What should I look for in a church? / Alex Duke.

Description: Wheaton, Il : Crossway, 2022. | Series: Church questions | Includes bibliographical references and index.

Identifiers: LCCN 2022011800 (print) | LCCN 2022011801 (ebook) | ISBN 9781433579042 (trade paperback) | ISBN 9781433579059 (pdf) | ISBN 9781433579066 (mobipocket) | ISBN 9781433579073 (epub)

Subjects: LCSH: Church. | Choice of church.