a new name

for several months i knew the name of the church i was to build - but with things working out (in God's will) as they have, that name did not quite fit - i began intently seeking God for His will for a name for our church - there were 4 criteria I felt had to be met by the new name for it to be the perfect one for a church to reach the unchurched

first, it has to fit who we are, where God is taking us, our vision and dream

it must be new, contemporary: every present church name has baggage - pick a name and some in your community will think they know exactly who you are - or use a well-established church's name and the perception is you're trying to copy them - only a fresh, new name will allow the church complete freedom to become who God called them to be

it must breed curiosity: unchurched people aren't interested in church or they'd already be attending - but a name change, an identity change, a new brand, can give a church the hook needed to create interest where it has never existed
and it must open the door for us to share with others - to share something about our church and our God

more later...

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