We visited two churches already. Last week we visited a PCA church. It is too far from where we will be soon living, but I knew a couple people there, and I thought since I am attending Covenant, I should go to a PCA service at least once. I really appreciated the Christ-centered worship, but I don’t think we’re quite Presby enough to go PCA.

Today we visited an EV Free church. I was really disappointed in the sermon. It was about setting priorities. It was a good message for a Wednesday night time management class, but Sunday mornings I want to hear the Gospel.

Quick side note. My parents go to an ELCA church. Say what you want about that denomination, and I’m likely to agree, but the pastor at my parent’s church is a great gospel preacher. When I visited there, he was nailing Law and Gospel, broken down so it was easy to understand. There are a lot of problems at that church, but they have been gaining 10-15 new members a year, which is remarkable for an ELCA church that size. Maybe there are people who do want to hear the gospel.

OK, we found a SBC church near us which is very multi-ethnic and looks pretty solid. It’s on our to-visit list.

My question for those who know the SBC and know me from online:
Do you have any advice or comments as we consider an SBC church?

I’m just asking because I am very unfamiliar with that church culture, and also there seems to be a lot of controversies going on now. Just anything you think may be helpful.