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Our pastor insists on loud, fast worship music. What should we do?
Billy Graham writes, "My own view is that churches should try to minister to all their members—including both youth and older people."

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Did the first Christians build elaborate church buildings for worship?
Billy Graham writes, "The early Christians were small in number and often persecuted, so they couldn't build special buildings for their own use."

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I want our church to go back to the way it was before we got our new pastor. Am I wrong to feel this way?
Billy Graham writes, "I know you feel like you have lost your church, and I understand why you feel this way."

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How can we decide whether or not to change churches?
Billy Graham writes, "Only you can decide (with God's help) whether you should change churches—but I hope you won't take that step casually."

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Our new pastor is kind of shy and not at all outgoing, which I think he ought to be.
Billy Graham writes, "I hope you won't focus on the gifts your new pastor doesn't have, but instead be thankful to God for the gifts he does have."

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Do you have any suggestions for how to start a Bible study in our church?
Billy Graham writes, "Begin by getting together with two or three others and asking God to guide you as you make plans together."

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We're very disillusioned and have just about given up on finding a new church.
Billy Graham writes, "I'm very sorry you've had these bad experiences—and I hope you won't let them sour you on church or keep you from finding another one."

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What guidelines should I follow in finding a church?
We would encourage you ... to seek a church which is oriented to the preaching and teaching of the Bible.

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I just committed my life to Jesus, but why should I go to church?
The Bible encourages us to "grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" (2 Peter 3:18). The first step in this process is to become actively involved in the ministry of a local church.

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What is the Apostles' Creed?
The Apostles' Creed, though not written by the apostles, is the oldest creed of the Christian church and is the basis for others that followed.

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When Jesus said he would build His church on a
The question concerns who or what Jesus intended as the foundation of His church. That Jesus is referring to Himself as the "rock" has been widely held by evangelicals ...

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Why do churches keep asking for money all the time?
Billy Graham writes, "Would it surprise you to learn that I don't think people should be 'talked into' giving money to God's work either?"

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I've always been shy, and I guess that's why I've never joined a church.
Billy Graham writes, "Perhaps you can't help it if you are shy—but you can keep your shyness from cutting you off from things that are good."

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What good does it do for me to pray for someone I hardly know?
Billy Graham writes, "Has it ever occurred to you that those you know the least may need your prayers the most? They may, in fact, have very few friends or others who will pray for them."

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What should a person look for in a church?
Billy Graham writes, "I urge you, first of all, to pray about this decision (as you should every decision) and seek God's will concerning it."

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I didn't grow up in a churchgoing family, but now that I'm married and have children I think I need to get into a church.
Billy Graham writes, "I strongly urge you to find a church, both for your sake and for the sake of your family. Nothing will provide them with a firmer moral and spiritual foundation for life."

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A man I work with believes his church is the only right one and all others are wrong. How would you argue with him?
Billy Graham writes, "I would try to help him understand that we are not saved because we belong to a particular church, but because of Christ and what He has done for us."

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I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and I'm very discouraged. I'm tired all the time and don't have any energy—even to go to church.
Billy Graham writes, "The most important thing I can tell you is that God has not abandoned you. He loves you, and He wants to help you deal with your discouragement."

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We moved to a different part of the country last year, and we've about given up trying to find a church we like.
Billy Graham writes, "I hope you'll look past the differences and realize that God isn't limited to one church or style of worship."

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Did you ever think about starting your own church or denomination?
Billy Graham writes, "No, I have never given even a moment's thought to what you suggest. If I had done something like that, then I couldn't have continued doing what God has called me to do."