Name change for my ministry?

Question

My ministry, which helps people coming out of cults find recovery, is currently called "Soundness of Mind". Most of the people who come in are ex-Jehovah's Witnesses, although there are a few others as well. I was thinking about changing the name to something that better reflects the direction the ministry has grown. I have two ideas and wanted to see how many votes come in for each option.

Should it be "Theocratic Warfare Ministries", which reflects the Watch Tower doctrine regarding lying to the enemy being okay? Or,

Should it be "New Light" Ministries, which reflects their doctrine that attempts to cover up for mistakes and doctrinal changes?

I can't decide between the two because both reflect what the ministry does, from the opposite perspective: We are in a theocratic warfare on God's side, when we fight for His truth. And, the correct Gospel message is the new light that people find when they escape cults.

What does everyone else think? Or additional options?

Answer 1

'Theocratic' would most likely not be understood by most anyone.......it is sort of an 'old-fashioned' and 'religious' word.



'New Light' sounds good to me. Or, how about 'FREEDOM MINISTRIES'

Answer 2

Neither. Theocratic is a term used by Jehovah's Witnesses and might give the impression it was linked to the Watch Tower Society. New Light is too subtle - you and I may know how they use this expression to cover up changes in belief, but others might think it's a bit "New Age"?



How about True Gospel Ministries? After all, the one thing that stands out with JW's is that they are preaching a different gospel. Hope that helps.

Answer 3

I will pray for your ministry.



I like "Theocratic Warfare Ministries" but I guess I would like it to hint to theology warfare.



And I do not like the new light, because we need to get back to the old original light rather than get any new light that this world is offering. I guess "Original light" or something like " The first light" or "True light" would be better. Just my opinion.



" Light to Freedom " or " Truth Way " or " Truth is the target " or " Truth Finders " or " From darkness to Light " or " Light in the darkness " or " Truth matters to God", "The Light of Life Ministries", "Truth Promise Ministries", "Stay in the true Light"



I like also the suggestion of " True Gospel Ministries" or "Jesus' Gospel Ministries", " Doctrinal Purity Ministreis"



I like the way you are going. I will pray about it.





"Free grace of God Ministries"

"Transformed by Christ Ministries"

" Life -changing message Ministries"

" Life -changing Light Ministries"

"The Very Breath of God Ministries"

Answer 4

How about Light Warfare Ministries

Answer 5

I smell a new website!!!!!!!!

I too like "soundness of mind" but for what you are exactly doing has to do with doctrine not "sanity" as may be seen at a glance.

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I do not care for Freedom "...Anything..." Ministries to close to the current theme used in politics.

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Wow, Nina lotsa ideas!



Here's more:



Truth Restored,

Everlasting Life Ministry,

Sure of All Scriptures,

Freedom in Christ



Based on Jesus's ministry (Matthew):



EveryGoodTree,

ByTheirFruits,



UponARock,

MyServantShallBeHealed,



CastOutMinistries,

TheyCriedOut,

But I Say Unto You,

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EyesWereOpened

HeavenIsAtHand

FreelyGive



OneCoat

peace return to you - PeaceReturned

ShakeOffTheDust



EndurethToTheEnd

Speak Ye In Light

not to send peace, but a sword - Sword and Peace



Ye do hear and see

fulfil all righteousness

DoveAndLighting

Answer 6

I really love the current name.



New Light--smacks of JW false doctrine of "new light" from their false prophet organization--WT--also lucifer was known as the lightbearer.



Theocratic Warfare?



Yikes. Sounds like an intellectual palace, far removed from the earthly needs of the broken.



Your current name is appropriate and reflects the true gospel found in the New Testament--



Soundness of Mind



Beautiful.

Answer 7

Since I'm one the feels people need to hear the simple truth of God's Word that would be my choice.



Simple Truth Ministries.

Answer 8

Probably because "War Office" sounds like something you only need when there's a war on, whereas modern military capacity requires a lot of keeping up between wars. In the U.S., it changed from the Department of War to the Department of Defense. (Actually, I see by Wikipedia that technically the old War Department became the separate Departments of the Army and of the Air Force and were combined with the separate Department of the Navy into the National Military Establishment (NME) in 1947. The NME became the Department of Defense in 1949.)

Answer 9

I'm a fan of "Simple Truth Ministries" as mentioned above.

Answer 10

Don't like "New Light" ministries..too much like the Cult JW's New Light,also like new age Ministries...Prayer will be the answer to your dilemma.



Grace to you.

Answer 11

I like New Light. I think it is a wonderful choice but I think you should pray for leading on the right name for your ministry. Be Blessed!!

Answer 12

I like New Light simply because even though I believe there is a spiritual war going on, people can get turned off by the word Warfare.



Maybe you can combine the two somehow. New Light - the struggle for His Truth or something like that. Good Luck!

Answer 13

I Like " A NEW Lease On Life" Because that is what you are doing for these People.....God Bless You.

Answer 14

does your ministries help people get out of all cults. what do you do to help? e mail me

Answer 15

I'd go with new light. The shroud has been lifted from their eyes.