The 15 Most Common Names of Churches in the United States

Episode #268
March 26, 2025

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.

    1. First + denomination
    2. Grace Church
    3. Hope Church
    4. New Life Church
    5. Crossroads Church
    6. Journey Church
    7. Bridge Church
    8. Elevation Church
    9. Summit Church
    10. Redeemer Church
    11. Oasis Church
    12. Harvest Church
    13. Light Church 
    14. Anchor Church
    15. Gathering Church

Honorable mention: PCA churches.

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