Christianity
Christian Denominations
Every major Christian tradition, in a fixed order. No denomination is ranked above another.
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Traditions
- CatholicThe Catholic Church is the largest Christian church, in communion with the Pope as Bishop of Rome. It includes the Latin (Roman) Church and the Eastern Catholic Churches, and is organised into dioceses led by bishops.29 leaders · 17 churches & ministries
- Anglican / EpiscopalAnglicanism developed from the Church of England. The Anglican Communion is a worldwide family of self-governing churches — including the Episcopal Church in the United States — that regard the Archbishop of Canterbury as a focus of unity.27 leaders · 17 churches & ministries
- BaptistBaptist churches practise the baptism of believers by immersion and emphasise the independence of the local congregation. Baptist conventions and unions exist in many countries.13 leaders · 12 churches & ministries
- Methodist / WesleyanMethodism grew out of the 18th-century revival movement led by John and Charles Wesley in England. Methodist and Wesleyan churches are found worldwide, many organised into conferences.6 leaders · 10 churches & ministries
- Presbyterian / ReformedReformed churches trace their theology to the Protestant Reformation, especially the work of John Calvin. Presbyterian churches are governed by elders (presbyters) through local sessions and regional presbyteries.7 leaders · 10 churches & ministries
- LutheranLutheranism traces its origins to Martin Luther and the 16th-century Reformation in Germany. Lutheran churches are found worldwide; many are members of the Lutheran World Federation.3 leaders · 2 churches & ministries
- PentecostalPentecostalism emerged in the early 20th century — often associated with the Azusa Street Revival in Los Angeles in 1906 — and emphasises the work and gifts of the Holy Spirit. It has grown rapidly, especially in Africa, Latin America and Asia.51 leaders · 52 churches & ministries
- CharismaticThe charismatic movement brought an emphasis on the gifts of the Holy Spirit into many denominations and independent churches from the mid-20th century onward.19 leaders · 25 churches & ministries
- EvangelicalEvangelicalism is a movement across many denominations that emphasises personal conversion, the authority of the Bible and sharing the Christian message.49 leaders · 63 churches & ministries
- Non-DenominationalNon-denominational churches and ministries are independent Christian congregations that are not formally affiliated with a historic denomination.7 leaders · 5 churches & ministries
- OrthodoxOrthodox Christianity includes the Eastern Orthodox Church — a communion of self-governing churches in which the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople is honoured as first among equals — and the Oriental Orthodox churches, such as the Coptic, Ethiopian and Armenian churches.4 leaders · 4 churches & ministries
- Apostolic"Apostolic" is used by several distinct churches, including The Apostolic Church (founded in Wales in 1916) and Oneness Pentecostal bodies such as the United Pentecostal Church International. Each is listed under its own name.1 leader · 2 churches & ministries
- Church of GodSeveral distinct denominations use the name Church of God, including the Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee), the Church of God in Christ and the Church of God (Anderson, Indiana). Each has its own history and leadership.2 leaders · 3 churches & ministries
- Seventh-day AdventistThe Seventh-day Adventist Church, formally organised in 1863 in the United States, observes Saturday as the Sabbath and emphasises the Second Coming of Christ. It operates a large worldwide network of schools and hospitals.2 leaders · 4 churches & ministries
- African Initiated ChurchesAfrican Initiated (Independent or Indigenous) Churches are Christian churches founded in Africa by Africans — for example the Aladura churches of West Africa and the Zion Christian Church in Southern Africa.7 leaders · 9 churches & ministries