DENOMINATIONS
- GENERAL
"Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul, and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for an entire year they met with the church and taught a great many people, and it was in Antioch that the disciples were first called 'Christians.'"
Acts 11:25-26
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Christian Denominations
Questions about the various Christian denominations? Check out this site. It is packed full of information. You can compare beliefs, practices, facts, and positions on issues - between nine major denominations. Look up Christian symbols, check out the Christinaity timeline, or the glossary. It's a great site!
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Read news items, find a parish, read the scripture readings for the day, or view live broadcasts. You can visit the Online Chapel, listen to hymns, and even learn to chant!
Net Ministries Denominations Directory
This site contains links to many denominational sites, and offers a search feature to find churches by geographic area within denomination.
Pacific Conference of Churches
The Pacific Conference of Churches seeks to promote church unity and the ecumenical movement in the Pacific Island churches. The Conference celebrates 50 years of ministry in 2011! You can read news items, and workshop papers and declarations on the site, find out about their programs, and view pictures of Conference events.
Religious Tolerance
This site describes many religions and faith groups. There are a number of fascinating essays on religious and human rights issues. The site has a section on religious laws, many links to other sites, and a list of book suggestions.
Apologetics Index
This is a huge index of denominations and religious movements. It is easy to search by word or phrase, or you can browse the alphabetical index. News articles are included, along with many links to related subjects.
Congregational Life Survey
Great information gathered in surveys from multiple United States congregations in many denominations. Free resources on church growth are available, as well as books for purchase.
World Alliance of Reformed Churches
The membership of WARC includes those denominations with their roots in the teachings of reformers John Calvin and John Knox, including Presbyterian, Congregational, Reformed, and United churches. You can read news items and stands on issues.
World Communion of Reformed Churches
The World Alliance of Reformed Churches and the Reformed Ecumenical Council are uniting to form the World Communion of Reformed Churches - with 80 million members worldwide. Read the latest newsletter and find out about the Uniting General Council.