Denominations
When it was published in 2001, the World Christian Encyclopedia counted 33,830 denominations worldwide; with the amount of debate and division over theology and orthodoxy since then, that number is undoubtedly higher. But is this myriad of denominations a sign of chronic division amongst the church? Or is it, as some argue, the prime example of the church working together as different parts of one body?
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If you're interested in doing mission, there could hardly be a better tool than denominations.
Many are surprised to learn that denominations were created to make peace in the church possible.
The two-century-old Unitarian controversy suggests a grim prognosis for the current crisis in the Episcopal Church
Southern Baptists Lost Nearly Half a Million Members Last YearYet baptism and attendance numbers continue to recover from pandemic declines.
The Russell Moore ShowEpisode 52|37minA Road Map for Christian UnityRussell and producer Ashley Hales respond to listener questions about how people and churches can get along.
After Pushing for UMC Unity, Former Bishop Joins New DenominationThe Global Methodist Church welcomes Scott Jones, who led Methodists in Texas and had advocated for the “extreme center” and “staying at the table.”
United Methodists Lose 1,800 Churches in Split Over LGBT StanceThe initial departures, mostly concentrated in the South, represent around 6 percent of the denomination—not as dramatic as the “schism” some feared.
Lawsuit: Vineyard Anaheim Exit Was About Money, Not Holy SpiritCarol Wimber-Wong and eight former members accuse Dwelling Place pastors of $62 million fraud.
The Bulletin Episode 2|55minMaybe Babel Was Bad?At the polls and in the pews, we’re searching for where we belong.
‘Nondenominational’ Is Now the Largest Segment of American ProtestantsUS Religion Census finds independent congregations have surged in the last decade.Français
The Rise of the Pentecostal FusionistsThey’re uniting Spirit-led worship with the riches of historic church tradition, says a leading charismatic bishop.
What Church Splits Can Teach Us About a Dividing AmericaAs in the past, one can learn about our nation’s political divisions by looking at our religious ones.
Meet the Scholar-Activist Who Changed Baptist Minds on RaceT. B. Maston’s views on integration were controversial at his seminary. Today, they deserve a fresh hearing.
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