How to find Christian friends can be a struggle in our world today.
It’s not the same as finding non-Christian friends that is much easier to do.
The church is of course an obvious great place to make new friends.
The church provides you with a community of people that are in similar life stages and have similar interests.
If you are looking to make new friends, there are a few things that you should do when you go to church.
First, be friendly and smile as well as introduce yourself.
Second, try to talk with people before or after the service or during the service if they aren’t busy.
Third, keep an open mind and don’t be afraid to share your faith with others by talking about what you believe in or why you go to church.
Fourth, invite someone that you just met to do an activity outside of church like going for coffee or going on a bike ride together.
That being said, in this article, you’ll discover five ways on how to find Christian friends.
Why is it Important to Find Christian Friends?
It is important to find Christian friends because they will help you grow in your faith and have someone to share experiences with.
We all need people who understand and know what we are going through in life.
As well as people we can count on to pray with us and for us.
Christians should strive to be with people that are equally yoked with them.
Non-believers can actually pull you away from God while Christian friends can help you draw closer to God.
5 Ways To Find Christian Friends
Now discover five ways you can make new friends with Christian faith:
#1. Christian Apps
There’s an app for that!
Today there are Christian apps that can help you find and make new friends.
Some of the best Christian Apps Are Below:
Most of the Christian apps are completely free to use with some paid upgrades.
#2. Bible Study
Bible study groups can be another way to meet Christians to become friends with.
You can start by becoming the leader of a Bible study group and get the word out on social media or by letting people in your church know about it.
I know of several Bible study groups that started out small with just a few people and grew 5xs in a short period of time.
Here Are Some Ideas To Help You Get Started:
- Men’s Bible Study
- Women’s Bible Study
- 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s Bible Study Group
#3. Pray
When you start your search to meet Christian friends it’s always good to pray.
Ask God to give you guidance to find and meet friends that are good for you.
Christian friends are out there and prayer can help you find them.
#4. Church
The most obvious way to meet friends of faith is to go to church.
However, I used to go to a small church where everyone was married or at least 20 years older than me.
It wasn’t a place I’d expect to meet friends to hang out with but I did meet friends that would pray and get together with while at church functions.
Just make sure to get out of your comfort zone if you are a shy person.
Introduce yourself and you’re on your way to making new friends.
#5. Create Christian Hangout
If you are an ambitious person you can create a meeting place online for Christians to meet.
You can start with a blog or create an app that is designed just the way you want it.
It can be geared toward meeting Christians that are in your age range or interested in a certain topic.
If you’d like to learn how to start a blog read my article here.
How To Know Your Friends Are Christian
A Christian friend is a person who has the same beliefs as you and is willing to help you grow spiritually.
It can be hard to find a Christian friend in your area because there are so many churches, denominations, and beliefs.
The best way to find a Christian friend in your area is by looking for one on social media.
You can join some Christian Facebook groups or subscribe to some Christian YouTube channels if you want to stay updated with what Christians are talking about.
Below Are Some Ways To Tell Your Friends Are Christian:
- They Are Trustworthy
- They Are Generous
- They Offer Encouragement
- They Offer Selfless Love
- They Are Kind Hearted
- They Have Your Best Interest
- They Share Your Christian Beliefs
It’s good to know how to differentiate between a Godly person and a person that is sent by the devil to harm you.
Conclusion
Now you know how to find Christian friends.
It’s important to have friendships it can even be more valuable than money.
A good friend is a gift that you should treasure.
That being said the best friend you will ever have is Jesus.
Make sure to start by building your relationship with God and ask for his direction in helping you find Christian fellowship.
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