Can someone tell me the difference between a non denominational church and I guess a "regular" church?

Answer 1

A non-denominational church does not enforce a particular set of doctrines upon its believers, nor does it answer to a higher entity (except God).

Peace.

Answer 2

What do you consider a regular church? Here is an example of a non-denominational Church, see if it can shed some light on your question. (www.calvarychapel.org) My only answer, being such a vague question, is that a non-denominational church is more centered on The Bible as a guide. And some others may focus on rituals.

Answer 3

I'm in a tremendous and spirit-filled non-deminational church. Non-denominational simply means that we are not aligned with any established denomination, i.e., Roman Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran, etc. We are Christians and in the body of Christ. However, it's not true that all have no affliation with any larger body. My church is affliated with the Church of God headquartered in Indiana. We can not just do "whatever" we feel. Our doctrine is bible-based and policies are in line with those jointed established by the Church of God. We are very much like typical Protestant churches in our worship and ministry, however, we don't have the denominational name or set denominational hierarchy/doctrines.

If you are interested in finding a non-denominational church in your area, check out the website for the Church of God and type in your zip code. Here it is:

http://churchofgod.chog.org/ME2/Audiences/Default.asp

Answer 4

Most churches are members of a larger fellowship. Examples: some Pentecostal churches are part of the Assemblies of God. Some Baptists are part of the Southern Baptist Convention. The lists go on and on. The churches within the groups are usually governed by certain principles and beliefs.

Some churches are independent. They do not belong to a larger organization, even though they might have very similar beliefs to the larger organization. They might be Pentecostal in nature, but they might just call themselves Evangel Temple, for example, and would not be associated with any other group of Pentecostal churches.

Or, independent churches sometimes are very free-thinking and are not bound by any set of principles and guidelines (such as the churches in the larger organizations.)

Answer 5

In Christianity, the term non-denominational refers to those churches which have not formally aligned themselves with an established denomination. Non-denominational churches establish their own internal means and methods of policy and worship without interference from the policies and worship practices of regional, national, or multinational organizations. Members of non-denominational churches often consider themselves simply "Christians", and many feel at home when visiting any number of other denominational churches with compatible beliefs.

Answer 6

Denominational churches belong to Christian Denominations like Baptist, Lutheran, Calvinist, Episcopalian, etc. etc. Non-denominational does not belong to any of those. I guess they feel they are more "open-minded" and willing to interpret the bible their own way, instead of going along with some preset program.

Answer 7

A non-denominational church is based on the Bible only. Denominations have man's ideas added to the Bible, which is unbiblical.

Answer 8

A nondenominational church is not affiliated with other churches in a geographical region, at least in theory.

In practice, many have "networks" of pastors that switch pulpits at times and recognize some of them as unofficial elders or apostles over themselves.

In my part of the country they are either Pentecostal and Charismatic, or Bible Churches and independent Baptists.

Answer 9

a non-demonational church does NOT belong to a national or international organization...a denominational church does.

Answer 10

A non-denominational church is not affiliated with a larger governing body, more independent in interpretation of scripture and practice... At time, some lack educated leadership, and our inaccurate in their observance and study of scripture.