Watch the video above and talk about it with a friend or mentor.

For people leaving Mormonism, it matters to connect with a new church body on your continuing journey of faith.

Key Points:

  • Choose a Church Because Commitment Helps Us Grow
  • Choose a Church Because You Have Something to Offer
  • Choose a Church Because God Loves the Church
  • Choose a Church Because the Church is a Picture of Heaven

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Talk About It
  1. Watch the video together or invite someone to summarize the topic.
  2. What is your initial reaction to this video? Do you disagree with any of it? What jumped out at you?
  3. What are some reasons you hesitate to identify with a church right now?
  4. Tell about a time being part of a team or community helped you achieve an important goal. What happened?
  5. What are some ways being connected to a church can help you on your faith journey?
  6. Read 1 Peter 4:10. What are some of the abilities or giftings God has given you? How could these be used to benefit others?
  7. How have you experienced hurt from Christians? How does this make you feel about connecting with a church?
  8. How does God feel about the church? Does this affect your attitude toward his church? Explain.
  9. Explain in your own words the idea that the church is a picture of heaven.
  10. Of the four reasons for choosing a church listed above, which do you find to be the most compelling, and why?
  11. Write a personal action step based on this conversation.

This is part of the Choosing a Church series.