As members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), we are part of a denomination with a great, but somewhat awkward name. I think it’s a great name because it expresses, in no uncertain terms, who we are and WHOSE we are. We are Christians, and as such we are disciples, or followers, of Christ. We acknowledge that we have received help and leadership from people such as Thomas and Alexander Campbell, Barton W. Stone, and Walter Scott. But we’re not THEIR disciples. We are Disciples of Christ.

But the name is somewhat awkward, because people who align themselves with other denominations are also Christians, and are also disciples of Christ. It seems a little conceited, and maybe others consider it a bit arrogant, to call ourselves Christians or Disciples but to call others “Methodis…