How to Meet Christian Friends
Christians are encouraged by the Bible to be compassionate and caring, so you shouldn't be intimidated or nervous about trying to befriend fellow Christians. In your first conversation, focus on simply getting to know the other person instead of discussing your religious beliefs right away. Don't be shy about asking your family or friends for recommendations of other Christians that you will like. Finding friends with whom you can share good times is worth a few moments of embarrassment.
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Get a list of local Christians. Approach this like you're looking to be set up on a date. Ask your friends, family members, neighbors or coworkers if they know anyone who you might get along with. Be clear that you're just looking for friends and that you're looking for people who share your beliefs. You can also go online. Search websites like Meetup.com, which allows you to search for people in your area with common interests, and arrange to get together to do activities you all enjoy, like hiking or having Bible study.
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Once you've found some people you think you will get along with, send emails to each one introducing yourself. Keep the tone casual. Try making a joke about how you're asking her on a "blind friendship date." End the email by asking if the person would be interested in meeting up sometime. Ask if she has a church or Christian group that she enjoys, and whether you could come along sometime since you're always interested in finding new people to worship with.
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Go along to your new friend's church or Bible study, even if you already have your own personal church or Bible study group. Bring along a friend or family member if you're nervous. Introduce yourself to everyone you can. Be friendly and interested in everyone you meet. Ask the person who brought you who else would be a good person for you to meet. Before leaving, ask anyone that you liked for contact information so you can arrange to meet up another time.
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Ask your friend or the pastor at the church if there are any upcoming events or church community service events that you could participate in. Meeting up with these new people for a second time will help you get to know them better and see who you really get along with. At this gathering, make plans with individual people to meet up beyond the church activities.
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Invite your new friends to go out to dinner or to come over to your house for dinner. Up until now, you've been meeting in their environment so this will give you a chance to let them into your environment a little. Invite everyone to bring along another friend to expand your circle even wider.
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Tips & Warnings
You may also find Christians at volunteering opportunities like soup kitchens or homeless shelters.
Don't write off any one you meet from your first meeting. Even if someone seems quiet or awkward, keep in mind that your similar beliefs mean you have at least one thing in common and you could get along well once you get to know each other better. Even if that person doesn't turn out to be a friend, she may introduce you to someone else who does.
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