Church marks double century by changing name

A London church is marking its double century by changing its name to mark both its spiritual status and location.

St John’s Wood Road Baptist Church was founded 200 years ago as Mount Zion Baptist Chapel. But now it will be known as Lord’s Baptist Church – signifying not only that it belongs to Christ but also that it is near Lord’s Cricket Ground.

Pastor Scott Little says: “The Edgware Road [near the church] is known as a centre for the Arabic community in London and we continue to meet this opportunity through a weekly literature table … Alongside Arabic literature are gospels in 75 different languages, and they lead to many fruitful conversations, especially among our Muslim friends in the community. This opportunity has enabled us to train others in engaging with Muslims and then seek gospel conversations around the Edgware Road area.”