The Church Search

I belonged to one church for over 10 years. For the last several years, it was not where I belonged. I became bitter and hurt because I was serving where I shouldn't have been serving and leading where I had no place in leading. 

Moving to Midland, TX was the best thing that could have ever happened for our family. We found an amazing place of grace in our church. The pastors and leadership were so real. I had never seen a group of people that would completely emotionally expose themselves for the benefit of others. I know that no church is perfect but it was so refreshing to meet people that admitted mistakes, failings, insecurities and doubts. They gave grace to others when it was needed and their attitudes allowed for others to give them grace for their failings. This church brought so much healing and led me to fall deeper in love with Jesus than I've ever been.

Fast forward to today... it's hard to find a great church! We have been in League City, TX for over two months. In true Jennifer fashion, I made a spreadsheet of all of the potential churches we wanted to visit. We have eliminated all of the possibilities. We are expanding out search to nearby cities and our amazing "former" pastor is making some calls for us. There are so many things that factor into the search - doctrine, style of worship, style of preaching, content of preaching and the list just keeps on going. 

I have to remind myself every day that we made the move to League City by faith. We will make our new church choice by faith. I just pray that God gives me the grace I need until then - because being churchless is quite frustrating!