Our Verse: Acts 2:44 “And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had.”

First let's determine what a church is. Most of us think of that fancy building with a cross on the top. The building isn't the church! It's simply the place where the church gathers!
In the Bible, church means a group of people who believe that Jesus is the Christ, Savior and coming King. They also believe God is alive and true and the Bible is His message to us.
The Church in the largest sense is composed of all people who believe these things worldwide. A local church is a smaller subset of this worldwide group of people.

A definition: A church is a group of people who meet together to honor God and help others.

So how do I find the right people to be a church with?

The very first church mentioned in Acts didn't have a building but met publicly and in homes. Here are some things they did:
They followed the teachings of the apostles, the things Jesus taught them.
They were together, sometimes at one house, sometimes at another.
They were happy and thanked God for everything.
They ate together and prayed together and they helped each other when there was a need.

A local church of Jesus followers should do these things. Here's a test to help you find your church:
Take time to get to know a group, maybe visit 4 or 5 times. That way you will get a better feel of how this group does these things.

Some questions to have on your mind and maybe ask:

Do the leader or leaders read and teach from the Bible?
Is Jesus held high with respect and honor?
Is personal faith in Jesus taught as the only means to get to heaven?
Are God and His Kingdom first in everything done?

Finally, the most important thing is God's leading. Ask Him to help you find your church, a place to serve others and receive many good things.
Church is a home for us, a place of safety and belonging. You can have a new family with your brothers and sisters in Christ!