Finding a Church to attend

I hope you are also aware of the fact that Zac Poonen himself is associated with many churches around the world. Please reach out to CFC India email asking them whether there is a CFC associated Church in the area that you live.

Yes, I believe the many proud unchurched people are those who seek the perfect church because they think they themselves are perfect and deserve a perfect Church! Brother Zac's quote is a dig at them! Am paraphrasing Zac Poonen's words, 'Do not come to our churches because you are disgusted with other churches in your locality. But come only if you are disgusted with your own sins. Because we are also a bunch of people who hate sin and are pressing on to be Christ like.'

I do not believe a Church should agree with us in all matter like understanding of rapture etc. The basic truth of Gospel should be maintained. I would look for a Church in which the leaders are humble (approachable) and are willing to listen to Jesus alone. They should not be people pleasers at all. The church that tries to please people cannot serve God.

I am part of a local fellowship and lead the meeting along with fellow brothers. I never asked their understanding of rapture etc! I do not believe they even have one! But the important thing is they are humble and willing to learn. Jesus is their head and mine, hence it is easy for me to fellowship with them.

CFC churches are very different. They have a clear vision which is discipleship. They depend only on God for their provisions. They do not ask money for God's work. It is very very rare to find any fellowship or Church that is even closely resembles CFC. This is my personal opinion. By no means it is a perfect Church, because it is made of imperfect people, pressing on to perfection.

I think no one can tell you for sure, where to go because we don't know both of these churches.

For me the leadership is very important, because more or less they do (and should) somehow determine the general direction of a church. For this reason, I personally would not like to be a part of a church where a female is a pastor. (Surely there are exceptions, where woman leads a local fellowship for a period of time) There is this saying that the exceptions prove the rule.

For the other church: Consider and pray! I mean if people don't believe Jesus is coming - there is a problem. But I would (at least for now) personally not fight over post/pre-trib. There are things that are so much more important and we should strive to be equiped by the Word of God for every good work!

Lastly, a brother told me that it is good to remain in the fellowship of believers because alone I am an easy prey. Having said that, I know that God is able to preserve a believer even if he is on a lonely island. Just let your heart be sensitive and never remain in a church against the leading of the Holy Spirit!