Churches of Christ

GPTKB entity

Statements (79)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:church
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:David_Lipscomb
gptkb:Restoration_movement
gptkbp:conducts Bible-based worship services
gptkbp:doctrine gptkb:church
gptkbp:emphasizes Autonomy of local congregations
Personal faith in Jesus Christ
gptkbp:founded gptkb:19th_century
gptkbp:governed_by Congregational
gptkbp:has gptkb:Educational_Institution
Congregations worldwide
A commitment to education
Distinctive teachings
Various congregations
A commitment to social justice
A focus on discipleship
A strong emphasis on prayer
A focus on spiritual growth
Distinctive practices
A cappella singing tradition
A commitment to integrity
A focus on cultural engagement
A focus on ethical living
A focus on family ministry
A focus on moral living
A focus on outreach programs
A focus on personal accountability
A strong emphasis on evangelism
A tradition of church planting
A tradition of hospitality
A tradition of service projects
A tradition of theological debate
No formal hierarchy
gptkbp:has_member gptkb:church
gptkb:Christian_Church_(Disciples_of_Christ)
Non-denominational Christianity
Independent Christian Churches
gptkbp:headquartered_in gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Nashville,_Tennessee
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Churches of Christ
gptkbp:is_associated_with Christian unity
gptkbp:is_available_in Instrumental music in worship
gptkbp:is_characterized_by gptkb:Lay_leadership
Congregational singing
Decentralized governance
Diverse congregations
Commitment to the Great Commission
Non-creedal stance
gptkbp:is_involved_in gptkb:Youth_programs
gptkb:Community_service
gptkb:language
Disaster relief efforts
Environmental stewardship
Global missions
gptkbp:is_known_for Bible study groups
Strong community ties
Support of local charities
Non-denominational approach
Encouragement of personal testimonies
Support of orphanages
Emphasis on New Testament teachings
Support of missionaries.
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Restoration_Movement
gptkbp:is_recognized_by Non-instrumental worship
gptkbp:is_worshipped_by gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:Community_Center
gptkbp:membership approximately 1.5 million
gptkbp:origin gptkb:19th_century
gptkb:Restoration_Movement
gptkbp:performed_by Weekly communion
gptkbp:political_position Biblical literalism
gptkbp:religion Baptism by immersion
Restoration of New Testament Christianity
gptkbp:sacraments gptkb:Communion
gptkb:Baptism
gptkbp:supports gptkb:Missionary_work
gptkbp:tradition Baptism by immersion
gptkbp:values Biblical authority