Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
Aimee Semple McPherson (1890–1944) American Female Evangelist, pastor, and organizer of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel; Charles Fox Parham (1873–1929) Father of Modern Pentecostalism; David du Plessis (1905–1987) South-African Pentecostal church leader, one of the founders of the Charismatic movement
The Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) was formed in 2009 as yet another conservative alternative to the Episcopal Church. It and the Continuing Anglican churches are primarily made up of people who left the Episcopal Church, partially in opposition to its approval of homosexual relationships and gay clergy.
John MacArthur, pastor of Grace Community Church (California), editor of the MacArthur Study Bible, founder and president of The Master's Seminary; James S. MacDonald (born 1960), American pastor, non-denominational Bible teacher, and author; C. J. Mahaney, leader of Sovereign Grace Ministries
For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us
The acronym "ECO" came from its original denominational name, which was the Evangelical Covenant Order of Presbyterians. [10] Because the nickname stuck, the denomination kept it and repurposed it to represent ECO's three-fold commitment to make disciples of Jesus Christ (Evangelical), connect leaders through accountable relationships and encourage collaboration (Covenant), and commit to a ...
Calvary Chapels believe that most churches have a "dependent, highly organized, [and] structured" environment, but that most people want an "independent and casual way of life". Calvary churches typically have a casual and laid-back atmosphere. [51] As a practical implication of this philosophy, people may wear informal clothes to church. [52]
Led by Andy Stanley, North Point is one of the largest evangelical churches in America. The McDonalds had joined North Point during the same year they moved to Georgia.
Membership numbers of the following churches give only a very rough indication of size. They vary from year to year. Also, some churches report typical Sunday attendance while others report the number who are listed in church records or make financial contributions, which may be higher. Some of the larger churches are multi-site churches.