Luke, Martin 13 May, 2021 General0 comments

MEMBERS MEETING CONSTITUTION CHANGE

 

In 2007 we planted as ‘The Grove Community Church’, with a small tag line ‘a ministry of Bridgeman Baptist Community Church’. 

 

In 2011 we added ‘Baptist’ when we constituted as a Baptist church. 

We dropped the tag line, and became ‘The Grove Baptist Community Church’.

 

In 2021, we have begun ministry in a new building, and believe it’s an opportune time to consider rebranding before we order permanent signage on the building. 

 

One change in particular to our current branding, needs members' approval. The Church Council recommends removing the word ‘Community’ from our name, to simply be called ‘The Grove Baptist Church’. 

 

Reasons for this change:

 

  1. The word ‘community’ is a long word, making our name consist of five words in total. Such a long name has been a constant challenge for clear signage and advertising. In many cases, the words, ‘Baptist Community Church’ are so small, it’s difficult to read. Removing ‘community’ would enable our name to be easily identified in signage, online communication, letterhead and general advertising. It is also much easier to say, and to remember the right order.

 

  1. The word ‘community’ came out of the contemporary church movement. Willow Creek Community church were the pioneers, and churches everywhere followed their lead, adding the word in an attempt to make their church sound more attractive. While community is a very good word, we believe it isn’t necessary for the church to be seen as relevant, as community in practice is what makes the difference.  
     

We are currently working on a new design of our name including a logo. Once a decision is reached by members, we will proceed with this work for our new signage. Please feel free to talk to a pastor or church council member for more information about this potential change. The recommendation to vote on in the members' meeting would be as follows:

 

The Church Council seeks members' approval to change the church name in the constitution from ‘The Grove Baptist Community Church’ to ‘The Grove Baptist Church’. 

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