Denominational Affiliation
Denominational Affiliation By H. Bruce Stokes, Ph.D. The purpose of denominational affiliation is two-fold. First, it acknowledges that a congregation, though autonomous, is part and only part of the people of God. Denominational affiliation assists a local congregation in expressing where, within the larger religious community, they fit doctrinally and liturgically. Secondly, it provides a […]
Problems of Non-Denominationalism
The Problems of Non-Denominationalism By H. Bruce Stokes, Ph.D. Non-denominational Christianity is a rather recent phenomenon in Christian History. It is a result of three influences on the foundation of American individualism – Evangelicalism, the Para-Church movement, and the Charismatic movement. This essay will address the problems of non-denominationalism and the need for Christians to move away from this […]