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How do I find a church that feels authentic? You’re not the only one asking that question.

In this Faith in Focus segment of the New Life Now podcast, Pastor Kelvin Shaw explores what Scripture says to look for when searching for a church that is truly grounded in God and not just shaped by culture or preference.

Drawing from Acts 2:42 and 2 Timothy 4:2, Pastor Shaw explains that:

🔹 An authentic church is built on the authority of God’s Word—not opinions or trends
 🔹 Real churches still call people to repentance, transformation, and new life
 🔹 Jesus Christ remains the center, not personalities or performances (1 Corinthians 2:2)
 🔹 Worship is participatory—offered in spirit and in truth, not observed as a spectacle (John 4:24)
 🔹 Healthy churches make disciples, helping people grow daily in obedience to Christ (Matthew 28:19–20)
 🔹 The pattern of the early church—teaching, prayer, fellowship, and lived faith—is still the model for today

If you’ve been searching for something real, this episode provides a clear, biblical framework to help you recognize a church that reflects the heart and design God established from the beginning.

✨ “Authenticity isn’t about finding what feels comfortable—it’s about finding what is faithful to God’s Word.”