One of the greatest Evangelical Preachers of our time was Dr. Billy Graham. Over 1,000,000,000 people reached with the Gospel of Jesus world wide, with hundreds of millions accepting the gift of Salvation
Remember Evangelicals are not a single denomination:
Here's a breakdown of some of the most prominent evangelical denominations:
Major Evangelical Denominations
| Denomination | Key Characteristics |
|---|
| Baptist | Emphasizes believer’s baptism by immersion and congregational governance. Includes groups like the Southern Baptist Convention and American Baptist Churches USA. |
| Pentecostal | Focuses on the gifts of the Holy Spirit, such as speaking in tongues and healing. Includes Assemblies of God and Church of God (Cleveland, TN). |
| Methodist | Originated with John Wesley; emphasizes personal holiness and social justice. Includes United Methodist Church, Wesleyan Church, and Free Methodist Church. |
| Presbyterian (Evangelical branches) | Governed by elders; emphasizes Reformed theology. Some branches, like the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, are considered evangelical. |
| Non-denominational Evangelical Churches | Independent churches that uphold evangelical beliefs without formal ties to a denomination. Examples include Life.Church and Elevation Church. |
| Charismatic Movements | Found within various denominations (even Catholic and Anglican), emphasizing spiritual gifts and personal experience with the Holy Spirit. |
Evangelicalism isn't a single denomination—it's a movement that cuts across many traditions
The same is true with Charismatics:
Charismatic Christianity emphasizes the gifts of the Holy Spirit—like speaking in tongues, prophecy, and healing—and has influenced a wide range of denominations. Here's a breakdown of key groups associated with the Charismatic movement:
Charismatic Denominations & Movements
| Group | Description |
|---|
| Pentecostal Churches | These are foundational to the Charismatic tradition. Includes denominations like the Assemblies of God, Church of God (Cleveland, TN), and International Pentecostal Holiness Church. |
| Charismatic Movement within Mainline Churches | Emerged in the 1960s–70s, bringing charismatic practices into historic denominations like the Episcopal Church, Lutheran Church, and Presbyterian Church. |
| Catholic Charismatic Renewal | A movement within the Roman Catholic Church that embraces charismatic worship and spiritual gifts, especially since the late 1960s. |
| Neo-Charismatic Churches | Independent or non-denominational churches that embrace charismatic theology but aren’t formally Pentecostal. Examples include Vineyard Churches, Calvary Chapel, and Hillsong Church. |
| Third Wave Movement | A more recent wave of charismatic influence, often found in churches like the Association of Vineyard Churches and other evangelical groups that emphasize signs and wonders without traditional Pentecostal structures. |
Charismatic Christianity is more of a movement than a single denomination—it flows across many traditions and continues to evolve
