Churches of Christ
Restorationist, Evangelical
Date Founded: 1901
Membership 2,000,000 Number of Clergy: 7,000 as of 2016
Headquarters: None
Seminaries: Lipscom University
Publications: The Christian Courier
Website: No official website, as each church is an independed body.
Core Beliefs: Each church is an independent body. There is no instrumental music in worship, missionaries are supported by a local congregation and not by a multi-congregational structure. The Churches of Christ follow only those practices mentioned in the New Testament. Not classed exactly as a denomination as there is no organizational structure, but a group of churches commitment to the restoration of New Testament Christianity. The Churches of Christ is the largest "denomination" in the Restorationist protestant designation.
Short History: Split from the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in 1901 over the issue of using instruments in worship. The congregations that left only use a cappella singing in worship since there is no mention of musical instruments being used in the Bible. For more information go to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Churches_of_Christ
Local Churches: There are 13 congregations in the Louisville area. Three of the larger churches are:
Church Locator: https://www.church-of-christ.org/directories/churches.html
Photo courtesy of West Broadway Church of Christ webpage http://www.westbroadwaycoc.com
