Non-denominational Churches
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About Non-denominational Churches
"Non-denominational" is not a single denomination but a vast and intentionally diffuse category: tens of thousands of independent Protestant congregations that have declined to affiliate with any formal denominational body. Pew Research Center has estimated that 20–25 percent of American Protestants now attend non-denominational churches, and the trajectory has been upward for several decades.
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The category draws from multiple tributaries: the Restorationist impulse, 20th-century evangelical revivalism, the charismatic renewal of the 1960s–1980s, and the seeker-sensitive church growth movement that Willow Creek Community Church and Saddleback Church pioneered. Church-planting networks like Acts 29 and Redeemer City-to-City represent looser forms of affiliation that blur the line between independent and formally denominational.
Theologically, the majority are broadly evangelical: affirming the authority of Scripture, the necessity of personal faith in Christ, and historic Trinitarian orthodoxy. Within that tent, views on baptism, predestination, spiritual gifts, women in leadership, and eschatology vary significantly from congregation to congregation.
Governance is typically elder-led with a strong senior pastor. Without denominational accountability structures, authority can concentrate significantly. Several high-profile non-denominational megachurches have experienced governance failures as a result; others have developed robust plural elder boards as counterweights.
By some estimates approximately 25–30 million Americans attend non-denominational churches on a regular basis. They grow fastest in suburban Sun Belt cities — Phoenix, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Las Vegas — and among younger demographics. A visitor typically encounters contemporary band-led worship, a practical topical sermon in a series format, and a casual atmosphere. Small groups during the week are the primary community context. The Sunday gathering is the front door, not the whole building.
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100 churches found
"Old First" Congregational Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Bennington.
60 Monument Ave, Bennington, VT 05201, USA, Bennington
[OV] Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Norfolk.
9504 Selby Pl, Norfolk, VA 23503, USA, Norfolk
12Stone Church | Buford is a non-denominational Christian church in Buford.
2565 Buford Hwy NE, Buford, GA 30518, USA, Buford
12Stone Church | Lawrenceville is a non-denominational Christian church in Lawrenceville.
1322 Buford Dr, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, USA, Lawrenceville
12Stone Church | Sugarloaf is a non-denominational Christian church in Duluth.
2050 Sugarloaf Cir, Duluth, GA 30097, USA, Duluth
180 Chicago Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Chicago.
1550 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605, USA, Chicago
180 Life Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Bloomfield.
180 Still Rd, Bloomfield, CT 06002, USA, Bloomfield
1C | The Sanctuary is a non-denominational Christian church in Columbus.
2200 28th Ave, Columbus, NE 68601, USA, Columbus
1st Christian Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Carrollton.
306 College St, Carrollton, GA 30117, USA, Carrollton
2|42 Community Church | Monroe is a non-denominational Christian church in Monroe.
925 S Telegraph Rd, Monroe, MI 48161, USA, Monroe
3:16 Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Williamsport.
801 Washington Blvd, Williamsport, PA 17701, USA, Williamsport
316 City Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Cicero.
6011 W 36th St, Cicero, IL 60804, USA, Cicero
360 Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Stockton.
7808 Kelley Dr, Stockton, CA 95207, USA, Stockton
3Crosses Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Castro Valley.
20600 John Dr, Castro Valley, CA 94546, USA, Castro Valley
414 Church - West Allis is a non-denominational Christian church in West Allis.
1642 S 77th St, West Allis, WI 53214, USA, West Allis
414 Church Event Center is a non-denominational Christian church in West Allis.
7515 W National Ave, West Allis, WI 53214, USA, West Allis
4Pointes Church of Atlanta is a non-denominational Christian church in Atlanta.
100 Ashford Center N #100, Atlanta, GA 30338, USA, Atlanta
4TheCity Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Greensburg.
210 W 4th St, Greensburg, PA 15601, USA, Greensburg
614 Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Columbus.
95 W 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201, USA, Columbus
7 City Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Fort Worth.
2900 W Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA, Fort Worth
7 Hills Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Florence.
6800 Hazel Ct, Florence, KY 41042, USA, Florence
938 Church is a non-denominational Christian church in West Chester.
226 N High St, West Chester, PA 19382, USA, West Chester
A Church Called More is a non-denominational Christian church in Amarillo.
5511 W Amarillo Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79106, USA, Amarillo
A Jesus Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Portland.
10500 SW Nimbus Ave T, Portland, OR 97223, USA, Portland
A Place Of Refuge Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Carrollton.
106 Refuge Wy, Carrollton, GA 30117, USA, Carrollton
A Restoration Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Glenview.
1000 Elm St, Glenview, IL 60025, USA, Glenview
A Seattle Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Seattle.
400 Dexter Ave N Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98109, USA, Seattle
Abbott Loop Community Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Anchorage.
2626 Abbott Rd, Anchorage
Aberdeen Bible Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Aberdeen.
529 Edmund St, Aberdeen, MD 21001, USA, Aberdeen
Abundant Church is a non-denominational Christian church in El Paso.
1000 Valley Crest Dr, El Paso, TX 79907, USA, El Paso
Abundant Church is a non-denominational Christian church in El Paso.
7100 N Desert Blvd, El Paso, TX 79912, USA, El Paso
Abundant Faith Christian Center is a non-denominational Christian church in Springfield.
2525 Taylor Ave, Springfield, IL 62703, USA, Springfield
Abundant Grace Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Lake Havasu City.
3516 McCulloch Blvd N, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406, USA, Lake Havasu City
Abundant Grace Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Derry.
127 Rockingham Rd, Derry, NH 03038, USA, Derry
Abundant Grace Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Toms River.
108 Indian Head Rd, Toms River, NJ 08753, USA, Toms River
Abundant Grace Church, International is a non-denominational Christian church in Laurel.
8730 Cherry Ln Suite 7A, Laurel, MD 20707, USA, Laurel
Abundant Grace Community Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Gainesville.
12505 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606, USA, Gainesville
Abundant Grace Fellowship Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Keene.
42 Vernon St, Keene, NH 03431, USA, Keene
Abundant Life Assembly of Tinley Park is a non-denominational Christian church in Tinley Park.
7265 W 171st St, Tinley Park, IL 60477, USA, Tinley Park
Abundant Life Bible Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Hyattsville.
5405 36th Ave, Hyattsville, MD 20782, USA, Hyattsville
Abundant Life Christian Center is a non-denominational Christian church in East Syracuse.
7000 All Nations Blvd, East Syracuse, NY 13057, USA, East Syracuse
Abundant Life Christian Outreach Center is a non-denominational Christian church in Lexington Park.
21537 Great Mills Rd, Lexington Park, MD 20653, USA, Lexington Park
Abundant Life Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Lanham.
10207 Greenbelt Rd, Lanham, MD 20706, USA, Lanham
Abundant Life Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Bloomington.
108 E Market St, Bloomington, IL 61701, USA, Bloomington
Abundant Life Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Greenville.
630 Farrs Bridge Rd, Greenville, SC 29611, USA, Greenville
Abundant Life Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Fort Wayne.
3301 E Coliseum Blvd Rm 100, Fort Wayne, IN 46805, USA, Fort Wayne
Abundant Life Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Two Rivers.
1969 Roosevelt Ave, Two Rivers, WI 54241, USA, Two Rivers
Abundant Life Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Locust Grove.
751 Dean Patrick Rd, Locust Grove, GA 30248, USA, Locust Grove
Abundant Life Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Cheyenne.
1900 Thomes Ave, Cheyenne, WY 82001, USA, Cheyenne
Abundant Life Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Glen Burnie.
7305 E Furnace Branch Rd, Glen Burnie, MD 21060, USA, Glen Burnie
Abundant Life Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Birdsboro.
320 W Main St, Birdsboro, PA 19508, USA, Birdsboro
Abundant Life Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Sarasota.
6461 Proctor Rd, Sarasota, FL 34241, USA, Sarasota
Abundant Life Church Decatur is a non-denominational Christian church in Decatur.
3080 Panthersville Rd, Decatur
Abundant Life Church of Erie is a non-denominational Christian church in Erie.
3952 Pine Ave, Erie, PA 16504, USA, Erie
Abundant Life Family Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Aurora.
4000 Westbrook Dr, Aurora, IL 60504, USA, Aurora
Abundant Life Family Worship Church is a non-denominational Christian church in New Brunswick.
259 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA, New Brunswick
Abundant Life Fellowship Center is a non-denominational Christian church in Albany.
214 E Rd, Albany, GA 31705, USA, Albany
Abundant Life Ministries is a non-denominational Christian church in Charleston.
1534 Washington St E, Charleston, WV 25311, USA, Charleston
Abundant Life Worship Center is a non-denominational Christian church in Salisbury.
6070 Hobbs Rd, Salisbury, MD 21804, USA, Salisbury
Abundant Life Worship Center is a non-denominational Christian church in Piscataway.
482 Stelton Rd, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA, Piscataway
Abundant Life Worship Center is a non-denominational Christian church in Elkton.
250 Booth St, Elkton, MD 21921, USA, Elkton
Abundant Life Worship Center of Perth Amboy is a non-denominational Christian church in Perth Amboy.
200 Jefferson St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861, USA, Perth Amboy
Abundant Living Faith Center is a non-denominational Christian church in El Paso.
11900 Pellicano Dr, El Paso
Abundant Living Family Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Rancho Cucamonga.
4879 Almeria Ave, Rancho Cucamonga
Acacia Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Baton Rouge.
10051 Siegen Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, USA, Baton Rouge
Acacia Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Ashburn.
21660 Red Rum Dr, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA, Ashburn
Accelerate Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Mt Laurel Township.
555 Fellowship Rd, Mt Laurel Township, NJ 08054, USA, Mt Laurel Township
Access Church is a non-denominational Christian church in State College.
3601 S Atherton St, State College, PA 16801, USA, State College
Action Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Ball Ground.
345 Gilmer Ferry Rd, Ball Ground, GA 30107, USA, Ball Ground
Action Church is a non-denominational Christian church in East Ridge.
1312 Spring Creek Rd, East Ridge, TN 37412, USA, East Ridge
Activate Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Alpharetta.
285 S Main St, Alpharetta, GA 30009, USA, Alpharetta
ACTS is a non-denominational Christian church in Sharon.
301 W State St, Sharon, PA 16146, USA, Sharon
Acts Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Waco.
300 S 13th St, Waco, TX 76701, USA, Waco
Acts Church of Maricopa is a non-denominational Christian church in Maricopa.
43634 McClelland Ct, Maricopa, AZ 85138, USA, Maricopa
Acts Full Gospel Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Oakland.
1034 66th Ave, Oakland, CA 94621, USA, Oakland
Acts of Grace Community Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Levittown.
1609 Woodbourne Rd Unit 403-B, Levittown, PA 19057, USA, Levittown
Acworth Christian Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Acworth.
4476 Northside Dr, Acworth, GA 30101, USA, Acworth
Ada Bible Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Grand Rapids.
3869 Knapp St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, USA, Grand Rapids
Ada Bible Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Grand Rapids.
1640 E Paris Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, USA, Grand Rapids
1640 East Paris Ave SE, Grand Rapids
Ada Bible Church Grand Rapids is a non-denominational Christian church in Ada.
2035 Pettis Ave NE, Ada
Adoration Church is a non-denominational Christian church in La Crosse.
535 16th St S, La Crosse, WI 54601, USA, La Crosse
Advent Christian Church is a non-denominational Christian church in North Springfield.
11 Church St, North Springfield, VT 05150, USA, North Springfield
Adventure Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Erie.
2205 W 38th St, Erie, PA 16506, USA, Erie
Adventure Church, Draper UT is a non-denominational Christian church in Draper.
352 W 12300 S Suite #100, Draper, UT 84020, USA, Draper
Agape Christian Center Of NJ USA is a non-denominational Christian church in Union.
1630 Stuyvesant Ave., Union, NJ 07083, USA, Union
Agape Christian Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Las Cruces.
1400 Sixth St, Las Cruces, NM 88005, USA, Las Cruces
Agape Christian Fellowship is a non-denominational Christian church in Brattleboro.
30 Canal St, Brattleboro, VT 05301, USA, Brattleboro
Agape Christian Worship Center is a non-denominational Christian church in Albany.
3210 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Albany, GA 31701, USA, Albany
Agape Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Little Rock.
Ahavah 701, 701 Napa Valley Dr, Little Rock, AR 72211, USA, Little Rock
Agapē Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Havre De Grace.
616 Ontario St, Havre De Grace, MD 21078, USA, Havre De Grace
Agape Community Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Pewaukee.
449 W Wisconsin Ave, Pewaukee, WI 53072, USA, Pewaukee
Agape Family Worship Center is a non-denominational Christian church in Rahway.
501 E Hazelwood Ave, Rahway, NJ 07065, USA, Rahway
Agape House of Worship is a non-denominational Christian church in Roselle.
239 E 1st Ave, Roselle, NJ 07203, USA, Roselle
Agape Life Outreach Center Ministries is a non-denominational Christian church in Skokie.
7520 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60077, USA, Skokie
Agape Worship Center is a non-denominational Christian church in Bloomfield.
37 West St #100, Bloomfield, NJ 07003, USA, Bloomfield
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Common Questions About Non-denominational Churches
- What does 'non-denominational' mean for a church?
- A non-denominational church is an independent congregation that is not formally affiliated with any denominational governing body — no Southern Baptist Convention, no Presbyterian Church, no United Methodist conference. Each non-denominational church sets its own doctrine, governance, and practices. In practice, the vast majority are broadly evangelical Protestant: they affirm the authority of Scripture, salvation through faith in Christ, and the importance of personal conversion. What differs is the absence of a creedal checklist and the independence from denominational oversight.
- Are non-denominational churches charismatic?
- Some are, many are not. Non-denominational churches span a wide range: some are cessationist (believing miraculous gifts like tongues and prophecy ceased with the apostolic era) while others operate in a continuationist or charismatic framework. Typically, the music style, the presence of prayer ministry at the front after services, and the church's explicit statement of faith will tell you more than the 'non-denominational' label alone.
- How do I know who is accountable at a non-denominational church?
- This is a fair and important question. Without a denomination, accountability structures vary significantly. Well-governed non-denominational churches typically have a plural elder board (multiple elders who oversee the senior pastor), publish audited financial statements, and are transparent about leadership decisions. Some participate in networks like Acts 29, the Gospel Coalition, or Converge that provide informal peer accountability. Look at the church's governance page on their website or ask directly about their elder board structure.
- Do non-denominational churches observe communion and baptism?
- Most do, though the frequency and mode vary. Communion (the Lord's Supper) is typically observed monthly or quarterly rather than weekly. Baptism is almost universally by full immersion and is reserved for professing believers — not infants. Some non-denominational churches practice open communion (welcoming all who trust Christ); others ask that participants have made a personal profession of faith first. Check the church profile or call ahead if this matters to you.
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