March 26, 2025

The 15 Most Common Names of Churches in the United States

27 minutes

Listen to the previous podcast where Jess and Thom review the six reasons you should change the name of your church. In this podcast, they look at the 15 most common church names.

First + denomination

Grace Church

Hope Church

New Life Church

Crossroads Church

Journey Church

Bridge Church

Elevation Church

Summit Church

Redeemer Church

Oasis Church

Harvest Church

Light Church

Anchor Church

Gathering Church

Honorable mention: PCA churches.

Resources:

Chaney & Associates

The Church Advisory Podcast

Upward Running

The Church Answers Podcast: “Six Reasons You Should Change the Name of Your Church”

The Hope Initiative

Church Answers Membership

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