Explore Churches by Denomination
Learn about Christian denominations, compare their beliefs, and find churches from each tradition near you.
Denominations
3
Published Churches
5,185
All Denominations
Choose a denomination to understand its beliefs, explore its church networks, and find congregations by location.
Bible Church / Evangelical
1,605 churches
Bible churches and evangelical churches emphasize the authority of the Bible, salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, personal conversion, evangelism, and practical Bible teaching. They are generally Protestant and conservative in theology but may not identify as Baptist, Presbyterian, Reformed, Lutheran, Methodist, Anglican, Pentecostal, or Nazarene. This category includes many Bible churches, non-denominational churches, and denominations. Worship styles and church governance may vary, but these churches are typically united by a strong focus on Scripture, the gospel, discipleship, and helping people develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Baptist
1,655 churches
Baptist churches emphasize the authority of Scripture, salvation by faith in Jesus Christ alone, and believer's baptism by immersion. They stress personal conversion, local church autonomy, and local church self-governance. While Baptist churches vary in worship style and culture, they are part of the historic Protestant Christian tradition and affirm core Christian doctrines such as the Trinity and the gospel of grace.
Presbyterian
1,925 churches
Presbyterian churches are rooted in the Reformed tradition and emphasize the authority of Scripture, God's sovereignty in all things, and leadership by elders. Worship tends to be orderly and teaching-focused. Theology generally aligns closely with historic Protestant Christian belief.
Important Note
Individual churches, even within doctrinally sound denominations, may depart from biblical Christian teaching. Some denominations permit significant theological diversity, including differing views on the authority of Scripture, sexual morality, and church leadership. Visitors should carefully evaluate each church's beliefs and teachings before deciding on a church home.