The word church is a translation of the Greek ekklesia, meaning ones who are called out. Generally speaking, church is usually the word used to describe any local congregation of religious people, or to the organizations that preside over those congregations. In the Bible, ‘the church’ is simply all of the people who follow Jesus Christ.
Finding a good church can be very difficult. Before making recommendations, I'd like to say a few things first. As a churchgoer since age 6, and as former pastor, it seems important to understand WHY some have a hard time finding a church where they feel comfortable. Here are some of the reasons given: