A good logo design is…
Distinctive. Memorable. And timeless.
It is aesthetically pleasing.
It is scalable, looking good while as large as a billboard or as small as a dime. It looks good in color as well as black and white. And it is simple enough that it can be applied to a media spectrum as broad as paper to plastic and t-shirts to websites.
Most importantly, a good logo communicates the unique qualities of its brand. A great church logo in and of itself does not create great church branding. But it does give a church the foundation needed to build a solid brand.
Below are the top 77 church logos in alphabetical order. They are chosen for the reasons listed above as well as by my subjective opinion. Keep in mind, I am judging only the logo by itself and not the supporting church branding.
I’ll be keeping the list updated as I come across other church logos worth sharing in the future. For now, enjoy the eye candy.
TOP 77 CHURCH LOGOS of 2011
Akron Free Methodist Church
Akron, OH
Designer: Justin Michau, Cashmere Creative (2008) (unused logo concept)
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Ambassador Church
Designer: David Sutoyo
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Bethel Temple
Hampton, VA
Designer: Ismael Burciaga, Church Media Group
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Bethlehem Baptist Church
Minneapolis, MN
Designer: ?
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Bloom
St. Paul, MN
Designer: Amy Dusek, Bloom (2009)
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Christ Church
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Designer: Details Communication
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Christ Church Hawthorn
Hawthorne, Victoria, Australia
Designer: Steve Lording (2004)
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Christ Church London.
London, United Kingdom
Designer: ?
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Christ Community Church of Magnolia
Magnolia, TX
Designer: Phil Coffman
Church on the Move
Tulsa, OK
Designer: Gabe George, Church on the Move
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Cinema Church (now rebranded to Catalyst Church)
Middletown, CT
Designer: Justin Michau, Cashmere Creative (2008)
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City Church
Billings, MT
Designer: ?
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City Church Eastside
Atlanta, GA
Designer: Matchstic
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City Church of Olive Branch
Olive Branch, MS
Designer: Becky Siegrist, C1 Design
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City of Life Church
Kissimmee, FL
Designer: Ismael Burciaga, Church Media Group
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Cornwall Church
Bellingham, WA
Designer: ?
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Crossway Church of Lancaster
Millersville, PA
Designer: The Infantree
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Elim International Church
Wellington, New Zealand
Designer: ?
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Emmanuel Baptist Church
Cornwall, United Kingdom
Designer: Guild of Sage & Smith
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Familiekirka
Mo i Rana, Norway
Designer: Sean Farrell, Brandclay
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Fresh Anointing House of Worship
Montgomery, AL
Designer: Kent Shaffer, Create Etc (2011) (unused logotype)
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Grace Baptist Church
Bixby, OK
Designer: Jonden Jackson, Ectomachine
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Granger Community Church
Granger, IN
Designer: ?
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GLIDE
San Antonio, CA
Designer: ?
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Harvest Church
Mobile, AL
Designer: Gabe George, Church on the Move
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Hillsong Church
Castle Hill, Australia
Designer: Chris Perry, Numinos Creative
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Houston NW Church
Houston, TX
Designer: Details Communication
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Imago Dei Community
Portland, OR
Designer: ?
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Journey of Faith Church
Dallas, TX
Designer: Nathan Walker
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Jubilee Church Derby
Derby, United Kingdom
Designer: ?
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Kaleo Church
Houston, TX
Designer: ?
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Kerygma
Austin, TX
Designer: Brian Simpson, Dual Purpose (2011) (primary logo & crest alternatives)
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Knoxville Life Church
Knoxville, TN
Designer: Sean Alsobrooks, Third & Grand
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Lake Hills Church
Austin, TX
Designer: Marc English Design
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Lakewood Church
Houston, TX
Designer: ?
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Landmark Church
Jackson, TN
Designer: Ismael Burciaga, Church Media Group
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Liberty
Hampton, VA
Designer: ?
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Life Fellowship
Designer: Josiah Jost, Siah Design
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Lincoln Berean Church
Lincoln, NE
Designer: Details Communication
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Mars Hill Bible Church
Grandville, MI
Designer: BLACK
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Mountain Lake Church
Cumming, GA
Designer: (retired logo concept)
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New City Church
Phoenix, AZ
Designer: John Ashcroft
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North Point Christian Church
Dallas, TX
Designer: Ryan Rushing
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Northplace Church
Sachse, TX
Designer: Becky Siegrist, C1 Design
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Northstar Church
(merged with Gateway Church Southlake, TX)
Designer: Gabe George, Church on the Move
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Northstar Church
Panama City, FL
Designer: Sergey Shapiro
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Oak Hill Church
Griffin, GA
Designer: Details Communication
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Oasis Church
Los Angeles, CA
Designer: ?
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One*
Spokane, WA
Designer: ?
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Origins Church
Designer: Brian Simpson (unused logo concept)
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Park Community Church
Chicago, IL
Designer: Kyle Sollenberger
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Park Community Church
Chicago, IL
Designer: Hexanine (unused logo concept)
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Rancho Community Church
Temecula, CA
Designer: ?
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Rebel Church
Florida
Designer: George Cuevas, Glitschka Studios (2010)
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Red Door Church
Billings, MT
Designer: Lynrite via 99designs
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Redemption Church
Gilbert, AZ
Designer: Greg Lutze, Must Warn Others
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Skerries Cornerstone Church
Dublin, Ireland
Designer: Mark McCorkell
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Stonebriar Community Church
Frisco, TX
Designer: ?
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Swiss Church in London
London, United Kingdom
Designer: ?
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Tapestry Church
Redwood City, CA
Designer: Austin Powell, Glitschka Studios (2010)
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The Ark Church
Conroe, TX
Designer: ?
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The City Church
Kirkland, WA
Designer: ?
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The Foundation (a house church network)
Phoenix, AZ
Designer: Michael Alonzo
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The Foundry
Houston, TX
Designer: Auxano
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The Park Community Church
San Antonio, TX
Designer: ?
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The Rock Church
Salt Lake City, UT
Designer: Matt Scribner (retired logo concept)
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the well
Ludlow, KY
Designer: Sean Farrell, Brandclay
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Times Square Church
New York, NY
Designer: ?
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Twin Oaks Presbyterian Church
Ballwin, MO
Designer: Metagramme
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Valley Creek Church
Flower Mound, TX
Designer: Ismael Burciaga, Church Media Group
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Valley Community Baptist Church
Avon, CT
Designer: Ismael Burciaga, Church Media Group
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Walls Down Church
Cincinnati, OH
Designer: Justin Michau, Cashmere Creative
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Watermark Community Church
Dallas, TX
Designer: Jon Flaming
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West Coast Life Church
Murietta, CA
Designer: Ismael Burciaga, Church Media Group
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West Ridge Church
Dallas, GA
Designer: ?
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Word of Grace Community Church
Sheboygan Falls, WI
Designer: ?
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World Overcomers Christian Church
Durham, NC
Designer: Kent Shaffer, Create Etc
