Decatur, Ala. | Monday, May 21, 2012
Local pastors unsure about optional name for Southern Baptists
After much debate, the Southern Baptist Convention isn’t changing its name. But its executive committee did endorse the “Great Commission Baptist” as an optional title at a meeting in … More »
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Rev. Hill said. “Church members care too much about me and mine over servanthood for the church.”

He nailed that quote. The same is a huge problem with many not attending Church, or should I say finding a Church with true Christian believers in attendance.

The " Great Commission" does carry an imperialistic tone. Love and servanthood does appeal much more to me.

Why can't you just call your church by the name that is taught in the bible. GODS or JESUS(CHRISTS) Church. Is the name Baptist Church used in the Bible for the name of the Church. No, I don't think so, I always thought the BIBLE HAD ALL AUTHORITY IN CHURCH DECISIONS not a group of people.

It would be better if the Church body focused on the Lesser Commission: which In Luke, Jesus said that "all people will be called to repentance".

West Morgan - Ever hear of John the Baptist. True follower of Christ.

What does John the Baptist has to do with a Church Name. I do believe that Jesus bought the church with his blood not john the Baptist

My, My. Better to focus on the heart than on a name.

Yea, it is bettter to focus on what the inspired word of GOD says than on what a committee or person says. That is a FACT.

LOL! You people kill me with your Bible thumping. Good luck to each and every one of you.

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