Christian Denominations
Denominations
Orthodox and Oriental Churches{Eastern Orthodox} There are {16} different denominations within this denomination, they believe in continuing the original patriarchates of early Christianity. They reverence icons and cross, they have a following of 125 million.
Pentecostal There are 26 different denominations within this faith, they were once Baptists or Methodists, they emphasize a literal or fundamentalist interpretation of the scripture. The working of the Holy Spirit manifested by speaking in tongues or divine healing. They have around 3 million followers.
Baptist They believe in the infant baptism, which is the influence of the Anabaptists religion. They beliefs are baptism by immersion, religious liberty, and politics. There are over 30 different faiths within this denomination of Christianity. They have over 33 million followers.
Catholic There are 11 different faiths within this denomination. The Roman Catholic Church honors Peter as leader of the apostles, knowing he received the "keys of the Kingdom" from Jesus. They have the pope as Peter's heir, so he heads the hierarchy that governs church affairs. They observe seven sacraments and believe in professing your sins to a priest, not the Most High, and they believe in purgatory. They have a following of 709 million.
Adventist and Sabbatarian {Hebraic} there are 9 faiths within this denomination. They originated from the teachings of William Miller about the second coming of Jesus and His return was imminent. They believe in the 7 day sabbath, and tithing there are 2.5 million followers.
Christian Church {Disciples of Christ} There are 5 faiths within this denomination. It came about in the 19th century led by Barton Stone and Thomas & Alexander Campbell evangelist. They believe in a simple faith in the Christ the Lord, and in the Word. They have 1.75 million followers.
Christian Restorationist {Stone Cambellite tradition}There are 5 faiths within this denomination. This is the conservative sector of the Capbellite reform movement, they believe in the apostolic church at Pentecost. They have a following of 3 million.
Latter Day Saints {Mormon} There are 3 faiths within this denomination.This movement began in the 1830's in New York when the Book of Mormon was translated by John Smith coupled with the bible had offered hope to the persecuted. They have 4 million followers.
Church of Christ Scientist {Scientology} Their church bylaws forbid publication of membership statistics. This religion was founded by Mary Baker Eddy in 1879 by making a distinction theologically between the Mind of the Creator and the mind of the mortal.
Lutheran There are10 faiths within this denomination. This is the reform movement of Martin Luther rejecting Rome's view on Christianity and believed in justification by faith alone. Originally called Evangelicals they have a following of 71 million.
Methodist There are 12 faiths within this denomination. In 1729 2 brothers John and Charles Wesley believed we should conduct our lives in a Christ like manner, and we should be socially conscious to this, they stressed conversion and repentance. They have a following of 20 million.
Presbyterian There are 17 faiths within this denomination. They are inspired by John Calvin's teachings and Europe's Reformed churches. The 1648 Westminister Confession of Faith stands as the Presbyterians' creed: They believe that God offers salvation to anyone who will accept, baptism is necessary for church membership. They have a following of 20 million.
Reformed These churches draw ispiration from conservative Calvinism. They have 500,000 followers.
Protestant Episcopal Church There are 6 faiths within this denomination. The non-Roman branch of Anglican Communion, they support monks and nuns and the follow the traditional church liturgy. They have a following of 47 million.
United Church of Christ This is the fuse of the Congregatinal church and the Christian church with the Evanangelical and Reformed church. They wanted to worship however they wanted to. They have a following of 2 million
Mennonite and Anabaptist There are 11 faiths within this denomination
Quakers There are 3 faiths within this denomination
Bretheren and Pietist 11 faiths within this denomination
Christianity Holiness There are 12 faiths within this denomination
Native American Church
Fundamentalist and Bible Church There are 11 faiths within this denomination
Community and New Paradigm There are 9 faiths within this denomination
Orthodox and Oriental Churches{Eastern Orthodox} There are {16} different denominations within this denomination, they believe in continuing the original patriarchates of early Christianity. They reverence icons and cross, they have a following of 125 million.
Pentecostal There are 26 different denominations within this faith, they were once Baptists or Methodists, they emphasize a literal or fundamentalist interpretation of the scripture. The working of the Holy Spirit manifested by speaking in tongues or divine healing. They have around 3 million followers.
Baptist They believe in the infant baptism, which is the influence of the Anabaptists religion. They beliefs are baptism by immersion, religious liberty, and politics. There are over 30 different faiths within this denomination of Christianity. They have over 33 million followers.
Catholic There are 11 different faiths within this denomination. The Roman Catholic Church honors Peter as leader of the apostles, knowing he received the "keys of the Kingdom" from Jesus. They have the pope as Peter's heir, so he heads the hierarchy that governs church affairs. They observe seven sacraments and believe in professing your sins to a priest, not the Most High, and they believe in purgatory. They have a following of 709 million.
Adventist and Sabbatarian {Hebraic} there are 9 faiths within this denomination. They originated from the teachings of William Miller about the second coming of Jesus and His return was imminent. They believe in the 7 day sabbath, and tithing there are 2.5 million followers.
Christian Church {Disciples of Christ} There are 5 faiths within this denomination. It came about in the 19th century led by Barton Stone and Thomas & Alexander Campbell evangelist. They believe in a simple faith in the Christ the Lord, and in the Word. They have 1.75 million followers.
Christian Restorationist {Stone Cambellite tradition}There are 5 faiths within this denomination. This is the conservative sector of the Capbellite reform movement, they believe in the apostolic church at Pentecost. They have a following of 3 million.
Latter Day Saints {Mormon} There are 3 faiths within this denomination.This movement began in the 1830's in New York when the Book of Mormon was translated by John Smith coupled with the bible had offered hope to the persecuted. They have 4 million followers.
Church of Christ Scientist {Scientology} Their church bylaws forbid publication of membership statistics. This religion was founded by Mary Baker Eddy in 1879 by making a distinction theologically between the Mind of the Creator and the mind of the mortal.
Lutheran There are10 faiths within this denomination. This is the reform movement of Martin Luther rejecting Rome's view on Christianity and believed in justification by faith alone. Originally called Evangelicals they have a following of 71 million.
Methodist There are 12 faiths within this denomination. In 1729 2 brothers John and Charles Wesley believed we should conduct our lives in a Christ like manner, and we should be socially conscious to this, they stressed conversion and repentance. They have a following of 20 million.
Presbyterian There are 17 faiths within this denomination. They are inspired by John Calvin's teachings and Europe's Reformed churches. The 1648 Westminister Confession of Faith stands as the Presbyterians' creed: They believe that God offers salvation to anyone who will accept, baptism is necessary for church membership. They have a following of 20 million.
Reformed These churches draw ispiration from conservative Calvinism. They have 500,000 followers.
Protestant Episcopal Church There are 6 faiths within this denomination. The non-Roman branch of Anglican Communion, they support monks and nuns and the follow the traditional church liturgy. They have a following of 47 million.
United Church of Christ This is the fuse of the Congregatinal church and the Christian church with the Evanangelical and Reformed church. They wanted to worship however they wanted to. They have a following of 2 million
Mennonite and Anabaptist There are 11 faiths within this denomination
Quakers There are 3 faiths within this denomination
Bretheren and Pietist 11 faiths within this denomination
Christianity Holiness There are 12 faiths within this denomination
Native American Church
Fundamentalist and Bible Church There are 11 faiths within this denomination
Community and New Paradigm There are 9 faiths within this denomination