What Is In a Name? Part III

There are many reasons why churches choose their name. Some want to stand out from the “competition.” Some simply are fulfilling a legal requirement for government forms. Sometimes churches choose a name to identify a particular bent, doctrine, or attribute that they want their church to be known for.

I have seen some different at best and down right strange at worst names for churches. I have also, like many of you, come across some weird names on the internet.

For December, I want to take each Friday and share some of these strange and different names. These names are not all original with me. I have taken them from various sites. I simply hope you can enjoy them and chuckle with me, (even if you shake your head in disbelief or bewilderment.)

Note: These name are not made up. They have been verified from church directories. Some stuff you just can’t make up!

Churches on the move:

Getaway United Methodist Church

Chesapeake, OH

Speedway United Methodist Church

South Ind. 

Farewell Avenue Christian Church

Fairbanks, AK

Farwell United Methodist Church

West Mich. 

Glide United Methodist Church

San Francisco, CA

Roll United Methodist Church

North Ind. 

Drift Run United Methodist Church

WV 

Rush United Methodist Church

Rush, NY

Airline United Methodist Church

Houston, TX

Jet United Methodist Church

Jet, OK

Delta United Methodist Church

Rome, NY

Delta United Methodist Church

Ottumwa, IA

Continental United Methodist Church

Continental, OH

Northwest Christian Church

Arlington, TX

Pigeon Run United Methodist Church

Massillon, OH

Pullman Christian Reformed Church

Chicago, IL.

Puyallup United Methodist Church

Puyallup, WA

Cross Country Church

Holliday, TX

Runs Baptist Church

Aiken SC area

JUMP Ministries International Church (Joyously Unveiling the Master's Plan)

New Smyrna Beach, FL

Journey Church: A Walk in Grace

Sallisaw, OK

Bull Run Baptist               (An annual running of the Baptists? ;-)

Manassas, VA.

Gypsy United Methodist Church

Shinnston, WV

Journey's End Baptist Church

Hudson, NC

Drain United Methodist Church

OR/ID conf.

Ridin' With Christ Cowboy Church

Booneville, AR

Cowboy Church on the Move

Abilene, TX

Ride'n For The Cross Ministries

Carson City, NV