Examples
The following organisations and institutions label themselves as non-denominational:
- Bread of Life Ministries International - non-denominational megachurch in Manila, Philippines. Church's mission and vision is love for God and sharing the Gospel are strongly linked to patriotism; emphasises both the spiritual kingdom and nation-building.
- Brunstad Christian Church – claims to differ from other non-denominational groups in its belief that Jesus was tempted to sin like every human being.
- Calvary Chapel — mildly charismatic, originating in California
- Christ's Commission Fellowship - non-denominational megachurch in the Philippines, they focus on being "Christ-Committed Followers".
- Christian Congregation in the United States - self-declared non-denominational and non-sectarian.
- Churches of Christ in Christian Union — focuses on free-form worship and evangelism.
- Churches of Christ — associated with the Restoration Movement; known for sola scriptura, a cappella worship, and baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
- Crossroads Christian Church
- Cornerstone Fellowship — A non-denominational church in Livermore, California.
- Elevation Church - A non-denominational church in Charlotte, North Carolina, founded by Steven Furtick
- Evangelical Christian Church in Canada (Christian Disciples)
- Family Stations, Inc. — reformed, conservative, Calvinistic, it identifies as a non-denominational, Christian radio ministry.
- Gordon College (Massachusetts) — started by a Baptist church. Formerly part of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
- International Churches of Christ — also associated with the Restoration Movement. Founded by Kip Mckean.
- International Christian Churches — Separated from the International Churches of Christ, 2006 in Portland, Oregon. Also founded by Mckean.
- Independent Fundamental Churches of America — association of conservative, independent churches
- Jesus Is Lord Church — charismatic, headquarters in Bocaue, Bulacan, Philippines. Headed by founder Bro. Eddie Villanueva, JIL started with 15 members in 1978. As of 2010, members are about 6 million.
- Local churches (Chinese: 地方教會)— a Chinese Christian movement influenced by the teachings of Watchman Nee and Witness Lee, associated with the Living Stream Ministry publishing house. Sees itself as separate from other Christian groups, part of what they sometimes call "the Lord's recovery".
- Mars Hill Church - identifies itself as "Reformed, Charismatic, Missional, and Complementarian"
- New Creation Church - charismatic, located in Singapore. Founded and led by Joseph Prince.
- Newfrontiers — charismatic, originating in the United Kingdom.
- Open Bible Standard Churches — Pentecostal
- Open Brethren — non-charismatic, originating in the United Kingdom.
- Plymouth Brethren
- Sovereign Grace Ministries — identifies itself as "Reformed Charismatic".
- Trinity Christian Fellowship - a church located in Bacolod City and is a rapidly growing church after adopting the G12 vision.
- Victory Christian Fellowship - megachurch in the Philippines under the Every Nation Ministries.
- Vineyard Movement — evangelical/charismatic
- World Changers Church International - originating in College Park, Georgia.
While in general these groups will not have formal legal ties between individual congregations and consider themselves non-denominational, outsiders often describe them as denominations in and of themselves due to their close associations, equivalent doctrine, similar worship practices, and the ease of using one name to cover a larger group of churches.
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