The Churches of Christ

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Christian_denomination
gptkbp:baptismPractice believer's baptism by immersion
gptkbp:class Restoration Movement
gptkbp:date early 19th century
gptkbp:doctrine non-creedal
gptkbp:emphasizes New Testament Christianity
gptkbp:foundationalText gptkb:Hebrew_Bible
gptkbp:founder gptkb:Alexander_Campbell
gptkb:Thomas_Campbell
gptkbp:governingBody congregational autonomy
gptkbp:headquarters none (decentralized)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Churches of Christ
gptkbp:leader elders and deacons
gptkbp:missionaryWork global
gptkbp:notablePublication gptkb:Firm_Foundation
gptkb:Gospel_Advocate
gptkbp:numberOfCongregations over 40,000 worldwide
gptkbp:numberOfMembers over 2 million worldwide
gptkbp:opposedBy instrumental music in worship
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Christian_churches_and_churches_of_Christ
gptkb:Disciples_of_Christ
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
gptkbp:sacraments Lord's Supper weekly
gptkbp:teaches discipleship
weekly communion
evangelism
Bible as sole authority
church discipline
congregational autonomy
autonomy of local congregations
unity of believers
simple worship
scriptural authority
separation from state
male leadership in worship
no instrumental music in worship
restoration of New Testament church
elders as spiritual leaders
congregational singing only
restoration of apostolic Christianity
baptism necessary for salvation
congregational independence
deacons as servants
no creeds
no denominational hierarchy
preachers as evangelists
gptkbp:worshipStyle a cappella singing
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Shout_Hallelujah
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7