If you’re looking for a home church where you can be rooted and planted according to Psalm 92:13, you probably already know that church-shopping can be quite a process. As you prayerfully consider where to plant your family, use this checklist for choosing the right church, and get rooted!

The right church will:

1. Preach the whole Word of God. That includes healing, deliverance, abundance and victory in every area of life.
2. Talk about money. There are more than 2,000 scriptures in the Bible about money. If a church doesn’t teach you how to handle money God’s way, it’s avoiding teaching the full Word of God and keeping you from walking into God’s system of wealth.
3. Speak against abortion and stand firm for traditional marriage.
4. Sow into the community.
5. Have fruit. Humility in leadership, order among church staff and during services, and an obvious spirit of love among the people are all fruit that will be present in the right church.
6. Welcome you and provide opportunities to connect. 
7. Foster relationships between members. Small groups and serving opportunities.
8. Cause you to grow. A place where you won’t be the same this time next year.
9. Feel right in your spirit.

Choosing the right church is a very important process. Be sure to spend time seeking the Lord for direction because He will tell you exactly where you need to be. Though the right church will bless you, your main purpose should always be to bless the church. Don’t go and be a spectator—look for ways to bless your pastor, serve the church and encourage other believers. Your contribution is needed and required!