I've been noticing recently that more than a few churches are now describing themselves as progressive, with some even using the word in their name. Here are just a few:

Antioch Progressive Church [1] -- "Not equal giving, but equal sacrifice"

Reno First United Methodist [2] -- "A progressive Christian church"

Epiphany Community Church [3] -- "All are worthy, all are welcome"

Progressive Baptist Church [4] -- In Alexandria, Louisiana

I think this is a great thing, and I hope it's the start of a trend. Research done after the 2004 presidential elections showed that affinity groups such as churches and business associations played a large role in the decision making process for a significant portion of the population.

If you are a member of a church, try to convince your church administration to describe the church as progressive. Put in in your mission statement and on your web site. For an example of a network of churches that are defining what it means to be a progressive church, check out The Center for Progressive Christianity [5].