14 Trends in Church Names

In this episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and JimBo Stewart discuss a blog from Thom Rainer on some current trends in church names.

“Point” has become ubiquitous.
“Life” has a new life.
Tim Keller put Redeemer back into vogue.
City Church, usually with another name in front of it.
Christ Church.
Five biggies the past ten years: Journey, Bridge, Foundry, Mosaic, and Generation
Cross has made a surge: Cross Church, Cross Fellowship, etc.
Simple Church.
Meaningful Names: Impact. Potential. Epic. Transformation. Renovation. Innovate.
“Fellowship” can be found in almost any town.
Grace.
Many churches like the new factor: New Life. New Hope.
Moving on up: Elevate, Vertical, Summit.
Not English (Greek or Latin): Eklessia, Ecclesia, Koinonia, Agape, etc.

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Published July 4, 2024