Characteristics of a Good Church
A definite and personal sense of commitment to ChristA desire to see lost people find Christ and learn to be like Him.
An unclouded commitment to the authority of Scripture
A strong and defined purpose with a sense of God’s calling to a worthy mission
A prayerful dependence on God
An obvious love and concern for people
Evidence of maturity, integrity, and Christ-likeness
A spirit of servanthood and humility
A God-centered rather than man-centered ministry
A responsible use of funds for the purposes they are given
A dependable structure of financial accountability
A track record of spiritual fruit
Good personal relationships among ministry staff
A cooperative rather than competitive relationship with other ministries
A clear commitment to local and foreign missions
A pronounced eternal perspective on life, ministry, and resources