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Why a Baptist Church Changed Its Name | Raleigh News
After 83 years, Myers Park Baptist Church is rebranding as Myers Park Covenant Church — not to abandon its roots, but to break down barriers. As Charlotte’s population diversifies and the word “Baptist” carries new, often negative connotations in today’s culture, the church realized its name was unintentionally turning away visitors who were already hesitant to step inside. The change isn’t about altering beliefs — it’s about making space for newcomers by shedding a label that no longer invites them in. Deeply rooted in Baptist values like religious freedom and local autonomy, the…
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