Featured The Baptist Name

The community and no its not so tall of an order

 

If I were convinced that removing the name "Baptist" from our church name would make a positive impact on our community then I would certainly consider it as long as we remained Baptist and in the GARBC.

One thing I do know - there would be an insurrection at my local church if it were suggested and brought to a vote.

Our local church has been in existence for 110 years.
Some of our people are the descendants of the original membership.

HankD

 

I will answer - yes.

Luke 14:21 So that servant came, and shewed his lord these things. Then the master of the house being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind.

If it would help in keeping His wish, then yes.

HankD

 

OK, I see what you are asking - IMO that kind of relevancy is not relevant

Let's say our local church is on Elm street - so

Elm Street Church.

Not that I am convinced that would help. Just an example.

HankD

 

Put the name "Church" in the title. Put a cross on the building or the church's sign.

Buddhists go to temples, not churches.
Muslims go to mosques, not churches.
Jews go to synagogue, not churches.
Atheists don't go to churches.

It's not that difficult.

 

How about - The Church of the Open Door?

HankD

 

Ok I have no idea why you are talking about buddists and homosexuals. I am talking about just people without knowledge of those lifestyle choices.

 

A quick look on the www shows a Church of Satan, in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. This was founded by Anton Lavey, now deceased. He still has a following. There is also a website called church of satan.

Another interesting surf: synagogue of satan.

Satan is alive and well on planet earth, still trying to defile The Bride of Christ.

Even so, come, Lord Jesus.

Bro. James

 

The name of the church is usually associated with location mixed with something biblical. For instance there is an SBC Church that is just Waterstone Church. Ours is FBC Sanlando Springs. Our problem is the area is no longer Sanlando Springs. Within a 5 mile radius we encompass 4 different towns. We are currently considering a name change. something like Cornerstone Family Church. The reason for that is Christ is our cornerstone, and our vision statement is "building strong families for Christ". If we do change it we will include, on the sign, that we are a member of the SBC. Our doctrine will be a primary teaching in the new members classes.

Not sure what any of that other stuff would have to do with it.

 

An interesting surf: "The birth and growth of the Baptist Missionary Association in America". thefreelibrary.com. Read about: SBC, BGA, BMA, BMAA, BSC and BGCT--probably more.

My take: Baptist schisms since before the Civil War were about racism and misuse of funds, not necessarily purity of doctrine.

There are serious doctrinal issues today: open communion, ecumenism, mission boards, music, discipline, etal. These are doctrinal issues which have made schisms, rightly so, since a little leaven leavens the whole lump.

Many Baptists still have a race problem.

Even so, come, Lord Jesus.

Bro. James

 

Schisms from funding issues seldom get resolved even after several generations. The real issue is Church autonomy, with filthy lucre close behind. Then there is respect of persons.

Even so, come, Lord Jesus.

Bro. James