Evangelical Free Church Dumps Name

[Jerome]

Name was attracting those hoping it was a church free from evangelicals:

http://www.free-press-release-cente...hurch-changes-name-to-the-springs-church.html

First Evangelical Free Church of Springfield has announced a new name: The Springs Church

We have known for some time that our name was confusing to many people," said Pastor Jerry Carlin.

"First Evangelical Free Church". . . .would cause some confusion because people would think that the church was free from evangelicals

 

[annsni]

If a church is causing confusion, I don't see why changing the name is a problem. Even churches YEARS ago would change their name. I remember one church being the Second ____ Church in the town and it was confusing even when there was a First _____ in the same town (right up the block). The 'second' church changed their name and became known as Central ______ Church because it was in the center of town. That happened back in the early 1900s, if I remember correctly.