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.

1. “Point” has become ubiquitous.


2. “Life” has a new life.


3. Tim Keller put Redeemer back into vogue.


4. City Church, usually with another name in front of it.


5. Christ Church.


6. Five biggies the past ten years: Journey, Bridge, Foundry, Mosaic, and Generation


7. Cross has made a surge: Cross Church, Cross Fellowship, etc.


8. Simple Church.


9. Meaningful Names: Impact. Potential. Epic. Transformation. Renovation. Innovate.


10. “Fellowship” can be found in almost any town.


11. Grace.


12. Many churches like the new factor: New Life. New Hope.


13. Moving on up: Elevate, Vertical, Summit.


14. Not English (Greek or Latin): Eklessia, Ecclesia, Koinonia, Agape, etc.

Resources related to this podcast:

“Contemporary Trends in Church Names” by Thom Rainer