Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

Church life is like a family. There are good times and there are not so good times. But there are biblical principles by which we can make church life more fruitful and enjoyable, not just for ourselves, but for our families and our brothers and sisters in Christ within the local church.

I have prepared this booklet with the intention of it being a blessing and an encouragement. The information has been gleaned from various sources as well as decades of experiencing the ‘ups and downs’ of life within the local church. It is designed to be given to those who are considering becoming ‘committed’ to the local church.