
November 10, 2026
It Went Beyond The Cross
Lonetta McKee

First Christian in Kernersville, N.C., is changing its name to The Crossing on Jan. 1. In August, Eddie Schmidt will take over for founding pastor Pete Kunkle, who…




Appalachian Christian Village in Johnson City, Tennessee, has become Cornerstone Village. CEO Tom Sexton explains the name change as the retirement community announces new campus names and improvements…

Johnson Bible College announced it will become Johnson University, a name change intended to support Great Commission work, alumni access, student recruitment, and international recognition.

Emmanuel School of Religion will become Emmanuel Christian Seminary on June 1, reflecting leaders’ belief that the current name no longer communicates clearly with today’s society.

Atlanta Christian College announced plans to relocate from East Point, Georgia, to West Point, Georgia, and become Point University beginning July 1, 2011.

Should believers abandon the name Christian? Jeff Faull examines its biblical origins, the damage done by those who misuse it, and why faithful living matters more than adopting…
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