Independent Christian Churches

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Christian_denomination
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Christian_Churches/Churches_of_Christ
gptkbp:emergedIn gptkb:Stone-Campbell_Movement
gptkbp:emphasizes baptism by immersion
weekly communion
congregational autonomy
gptkbp:hasClergy ministers
gptkbp:hasDeacons yes
gptkbp:hasElders yes
gptkbp:hasNo central governing body
gptkbp:hasSchool yes
gptkbp:heldBy annual conventions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Independent Christian Churches
gptkbp:location gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:mainLanguage English
gptkbp:missionaryWork active
gptkbp:notableInstitution gptkb:Hope_International_University
gptkb:William_Jessup_University
gptkb:Kentucky_Christian_University
gptkb:Ozark_Christian_College
gptkb:Northwest_Christian_University
gptkb:Boise_Bible_College
gptkb:Central_Christian_College_of_the_Bible
gptkb:Dallas_Christian_College
gptkb:Great_Lakes_Christian_College
gptkb:Johnson_University
gptkb:Lincoln_Christian_University
gptkb:Manhattan_Christian_College
gptkb:Mid-Atlantic_Christian_University
gptkb:Mid-South_Christian_College
gptkb:Milligan_University
gptkb:Point_University
gptkb:St._Louis_Christian_College
gptkb:Summit_Christian_College
Cincinnati Christian University
Atlanta Christian College
Bluefield College of Evangelism
Central Christian College of Kansas
Crossroads College
Emmanuel Christian Seminary
Florida Christian College
Minnesota Bible College
Nebraska Christian College
Roanoke Bible College
gptkbp:numberOfCongregations 6000+
gptkbp:numberOfMembers 1.2 million
gptkbp:opposedBy creeds as tests of fellowship
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:partOf Restoration Movement
gptkbp:publishes gptkb:Christian_Standard
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Churches_of_Christ
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
gptkbp:teaches believer's baptism
New Testament Christianity
local church independence
gptkbp:uses Bible as sole authority
gptkbp:worshipStyle varies by congregation
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Independent_Churches
gptkb:Instrumental_Churches_of_Christ
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6