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Denominations: Pentecostals

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Bryan Hodge

Ascertaining accurate total numbers is difficult. Pentecostalism is not a single denomination, but an umbrella term which includes many denominations “The World Christian Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition (2020) currently counts 644 million Pentecostals/Charismatics worldwide” (The Society for Pentecostal Studies at 50 … Continue reading →

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Denominations: Methodist/Wesleyan Church (Part 1)

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Bryan Hodge

Ascertaining accurate total numbers is difficult. The Methodist church is greatly divided. There are 23 separate Methodist bodies in the U.S. alone (Frank S. Mead and Samuel S. Hill, Handbook of Denominations, p. 159). “The World Methodist Council is made … Continue reading →

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Climate Change, an Existential Threat?

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Bryan Hodge

Let’s define the terms. Climate refers to the long-term weather conditions. “Weather refers to short-term conditions of the atmosphere while climate is the average daily weather for an extended period of time at a certain location… weather is what you … Continue reading →

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Denominations: Reformed/Presbyterian Church (Part 1)

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Bryan Hodge

The world-wide membership is said to be 75 million (Presbyterian Church Denomination by Mary Fairchild, learnreligions.com). Some claim the number to be over 90 million (About the Presbyterian Church, rockvillepresbyterian.org). In America, there are several branches of the Presbyterian Church. … Continue reading →

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Denominations: Anabaptist/Mennonites, and Amish

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Bryan Hodge

The Mennonite World Conference (MWC) reports that there were 2.13 million Anabaptists in their fellowship in 2018 (membership, map and statistics, mwc-cmm.org). Africa is the continent with the most members, approximately 36%. North America is second, approximately 31% (ibid). Anabaptist … Continue reading →

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Denominations: Anglican and Episcopal Churches (part 1)

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Bryan Hodge

The Anglican Church numbers about 85 million (Countries With the Largest Anglican Populations, worldatlas.com). The top five countries, by number, are: (1) Nigeria; (2) United Kingdom; (3) Uganda; (4) Sudan; (5) Australia. The United States is seventh, counting the Episcopal … Continue reading →

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Denominations: Lutheran Church (Part 1)

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Bryan Hodge

The Lutheran World Federation reports that there were more than 77 million Lutherans in the world, and 3.6 million in North America in 2019 (lutheranworld.org). However, it should be kept in mind that the Lutheran church is greatly divided. … Continue reading →

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Christmas, Should We or Shouldn’t We?

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Bryan Hodge

Some people welcome Christmas, and go “all out” for it. Trees are set up and decorated with lights, ornaments, and tinsel. Lights and decorations are placed on the exterior of houses, and in lawns. Christmas music is played. Presents are … Continue reading →

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Denominations: Pentecostals

Denominations: Methodist/Wesleyan Church (Part 1)

Climate Change, an Existential Threat?

Denominations: Reformed/Presbyterian Church (Part 1)

Denominations: Anabaptist/Mennonites, and Amish

Denominations: Anglican and Episcopal Churches (part 1)

Denominations: Lutheran Church (Part 1)

Christmas, Should We or Shouldn’t We?

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