I was originally baptized Lutheran, but when I was in 2nd grade, my parents decided they had a problem with our church and decided to look into other churches. My dad stumbled upon
Willow Creek Community Church, and we started attending. I've never consistently went to a youth group, but we almost always go to church on Sundays (we of course, like normal people, run behind or have had the wonderful park district schedule my soccer games to interfere with church). When I turned 18, my dad decided that it was time to get re-baptized. We did it as a family and it was a very powerful experience.
For those of you who aren't familiar with Willow Creek, yes, it is that mega church in the Chicago suburbs that half the people think is a cult because it's so big.
Since then, I think I've grown in my relationship with God, but I'm having a really hard time finding a church that I enjoy as much. I know that's pretty sad, but it's the truth. I've found a Willow Creek Association church that's not so bad, but I'm really tired of how the pastor is always bringing up [strong southern accent]Ni-ane one one[/ssa] and [ssa]the Crew-uh of the Space Shuttle Col-um-bi-ah![/ssa]. Maybe it's just me, but I'm kinda tired of how he seems to dwell on the big bad event of the day.