What is an ideal church, and how can you tell? How does it look different from other churches? More importantly, how does it act differently? We should recognize the key characteristics of a healthy church: expositional preaching, biblical theology, a right understanding of the gospel, the point of membership, and the goal to make healthy disciples. We should desire healthy characteristics in our own church. In order to do this, believers must do their part in maintaining the local church. Let’s look at the timeless truths along with practical principles to help each of us fulfill our God-given roles in the body of Christ.