[OBW]

The only comment I can provide about names is that, while I agree that the name of Jesus must always be foremost, the rest of it is based on parsing and applying scripture to something that does not fit what the scripture is discussing.

For some groups, the names separate them from others. They intend that. For most, the most important part about the name is “church” because that is what makes it clear that it is not “mosque” or “conference center” or something else. It is a welcome to all who seek God/Christ. The rest of the name says something about the peculiarities of their doctrines, their location, affiliation, or other unimportant things that are informative but not exclusionary.

If there is something exclusionary, it is in the hearts of those who would refuse to meet with certain types or variations in belief. From my observations (mostly within the Evangelical side of Christianity) there is no desire or intent to exclude or to exalt in the name. It is meaningful, but is not exclusionary or ultra important. Where I meet, the name is mostly reduced to the initials. And even if you knew the name, it really does not tell you as much as you think. It is just an identifier so that it can be seen, found in the Yellow Pages, etc. Come to a meeting. We worship Christ. We “dream” of how to do it better. We consider how to live the faith that we profess with our minds and mouths. Don’t most of the others as well?