COGOP name change

[DeWayneTN]

Found this article about Baptist churches changing names. Thought it would be interesting in this discussion:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/co ... 00924.html

[PastorDaniel]

Good Article...I think that the issue is non-denominationalism as the article stated and the desire for a more local focus. That's why I maintain that changing the name on a local level is suffiecient.

I believe that a growing number of people could care less about a headquarters or being part of a larger denominal body. People are realizing that being a Christian makes you part of "the church" which encompasses all Christian denominations and Christian independent churches alike.

To me being apart of the COGOP reflects my heritage and offers me the opportunity to be a part of a group of Christians that have similar beliefs and practices. The international name doesn't matter to me.