Names of Churches

[Steve Epley]

I have really seen some strange names.

The Church of God in Jesus Name With Signs Following (snake handling)
The First Glorious Church of God in Christ of the Apostolic Faith House of Prayer for All People ( building was about 25 foot wide)

[CC1]

I have really seen some strange names.

The Church of God in Jesus Name With Signs Following (snake handling)
The First Glorious Church of God in Christ of the Apostolic Faith House of Prayer for All People ( building was about 25 foot wide)

Sounds like the sign was probably longer than the building!

[Nahum]

Fire Escape Pentecostal Church

[Apostolic Kitty]

There is a church in New Orleans East on Chef Menteur Hwy called Smokin' For Jesus.... No kidding.

[Steve Epley]

The Rapture Preparation Center

[Ron]

I always enjoyed the UPC Churches in the south when their names were called out at GC.

First Church of Pentecost
Greater First Church of Pentecost

Is one greater than the other??:hmmm

[Thad]

Noah's chattae (sp?) in Oakland,ca

Hospital of Faith Cogic

Agnes Memorial Cogic

[Thad]

I always enjoyed the UPC Churches in the south when their names were called out at GC.

First Church of Pentecost
Greater First Church of Pentecost

Is one greater than the other??:hmmm


It refers to the Greater area or vicinity Ron

[SoCaliUPC]

There is a UPC church called....Jesus Name Church of the Cross

[Ron]

It refers to the Greater area or vicinity Ron

Okay, but do other people reading know how that may look?:hypercoffee

[Thad]

Okay, but do other people reading know how that may look?:hypercoffee


I think it was a more common term years ago that people recognized having to do with the entire vicinity. it's kind of played out now

[Thad]

"Greater Macidonia Institutional COGIC " Fresno,ca

"Testimonal Cathedral COGIC - los angeles

Cornerstone institutional missionary Baptist church - los anageles

[Scott Hutchinson]

How about this one Club Jesus ?

[Actaeon]

I always wanted to start a church in "Cut&Shoot" Texas -- Cut&Shoot Family Center.

[Steve Epley]

I always wanted to start a church in "Cut&Shoot" Texas -- Cut&Shoot Family Center.

Or for those who live in Hell, Mi.

Go TO Hell Pentecostal Church!!!
Enjoy our red hot services.
Where in Hell were you Sunday Morning??
Find a little of Heaven in Hell!
Say yes to Hell Pentecostal Church.

[South of I 90]

Flames of Pentecost

[woodstock]

About 20 years ago there was a small charismatic church near Baton Rouge called the "Sheep Shed".

Some other odd ones I've seen:
Jesus Purchase with His Own Blood Church of God
Church of the Maternity of the Virgin Mary
Queen of Paradise Catholic Church
The Peoples' Church
The Church of Jesus Christ in God of the Glory Land Assembly

[philjones]

The cowboy church has just moved into Lake Charles but I can't remember the name... but it is similar to the ones below!

Ridin' With Christ Cowboy Church
Booneville, AR

Cowboy Church on the Move
Abilene, TX

Ride'n For The Cross Ministries
Carson City, NV

[Timmy]

"The More Apostolic Church Than Your Church Will Ever Be"

(OK, so I just made that up! :donuts)

[philjones]

A few of the long ones:

Greater Evangelistic Cathedral Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith, Incorporated
Vineland, NJ

Greater Refuge Church of our Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith,
Incorporated
Birmingham, AL

New Liberty Apostolic Faith Church of the Apostolic Assemblies of Christ, Incorporated
Detroit, MI

The Greater Emmanuel Temple Holiness Churches of the Apostolic Faith, Incorporated
Birmingham, AL

Fresh Oil Anointed Ministries continuing the Apostle's Doctrine
Chicago, IL

It is not just Apostolics with long names either:

Holy Spirit Congregation Hospice, Anglican Catholic Byzantine Orthodox Church
Fallon, NV

Saint Cyril and Saint Methodius Church, Anglican Catholic Byzantine Orthodox Church
Poughkeepsie, NY

Our Lady's Chapel, Friary Church of our Lady, Queen of the Seraphic Order; New Bedford, MA.

[Sam]

Kelley's House of Love
corner of 7th and Heaton in Hamilton, OH

actually, it's more of a youth outreach center than a church but first time I saw it I wondered what kind of a place it was.

[ILuvFPC]

I just saw one the other day..

The Annointed Appointed Apostles of Jesus Christ Church in Conway, AR
quite a mouthful

[Brother Strange]

"The Greater Snake Handling, Strecknine Drinking, Fire Baptized, Holiness or Hell Apostolic Church."







































































Naah, j/k.

[Whole Hearted]

Needmore AOG

Needmore, AR

[Steve Epley]

Oscar Smith Memorial Tabernacle.

[Scott Hutchinson]

I saw this one in Saraland ,AL.
The Spiritual nutritional center for the human soul.

[Thumbsucker]

It refers to the Greater area or vicinity Ron

Greater St. James Church of God in Christ.

What's greater in this name , Thad?

[Scott Hutchinson]

In a little spot in the road ,called Fairford ,AL.
There is a little Holiness Church called Saint Aaron's House Of Prayer ,I have been to that church.

[Thad]

Greater St. James Church of God in Christ.

What's greater in this name , Thad?


It Means the Greater Area or Vicintiy. I think it refers to encompassing the county.

[Jack Shephard]

For a while there was a church in AZ that the name was, Worship and Word of the Northwest Valley United Pentecostal Church. Now it is just Worship and Word.