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Of course, many Christians consider the club to be a bit more... exclusive.

From the outside, it's easy for me to label people "Christians" simply by checking whether they place Jesus Christ as more important than any other holy figure.

But nobody owns who is and is not a "Christian" (except God, of course), so I really can't tell people they have to accept Mormons or Cahtolics as "Christians." Everyone has a right to believe in whatever they chose, and that includes believing who is and is not a coreligionist.

I call myself a Christian. I also like the term "Believer", as in, "I am a Believer of Jesus Christ the Messiah". Approximately eighteen years ago I felt in need of turning my life in a more spiritual direction. I started to watch Christian TV and soon I discovered a spiritual truth: when you begin to turn to God, you suddenly discover that there are Christians everywhere. It was as if I had a sign posted on my forehead: talk to me about Jesus. In the break room at work, in the grocery store, even in the restroom, I overheard people talking about Jesus or Christian TV programs, and I would join in.

A co-worker invited me to her church, and I went. The message of acceptance by a loving God was compelling, and I decided at the service to give my life to Jesus. I went to the altar and knelt and the pastors, a man and woman married couple, prayed with me. I felt like I was on a new step in life.

After that, it's a discovery of faith. You become involved in a local church, and you begin to grow in the Lord. You don't get turned into a mature Christian overnight. Faithful church attendance is step one. At church, you meet other people by attending Bible studies, small groups such as women's or men's groups, and you should also pray to the Lord to send Christian friends your way so you can have fellowship and grow strong in your faith. That's how you develop into a Christian,IMO.

Hope this helps. God bless you in your search.