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A substantial number of megachurches are non-denominational, and most that are associated with denominations are associated with those considered either [[Evangelical]] (such as the [[Southern Baptist Convention]]) or [[Pentecostal]]/[[Charismatic]], as opposed to mainline denominations such as the [[United Methodist Church]].<ref>http://hirr.hartsem.edu/megachurch/definition.html</ref> Frequently, those megachurches that are denominationally-affiliated do not promote their affiliation to as to not dissuade people who oppose that denomination from attending or joining.
A substantial number of megachurches are non-denominational, and most that are associated with denominations are associated with those considered either [[Evangelical]] (such as the [[Southern Baptist Convention]]) or [[Pentecostal]]/[[Charismatic]], as opposed to mainline denominations such as the [[United Methodist Church]].<ref>http://hirr.hartsem.edu/megachurch/definition.html</ref> Frequently, those megachurches that are denominationally-affiliated do not promote their affiliation to as to not dissuade people who oppose that denomination from attending or joining.
A more recent trend is the "multi-site church", where a megachurch has multiple meeting locations. The general practice is for each campus to feature local music, but the main service to be simulcast (or re-broadcast) from the main location. An example involves [[Southlake, Texas]]-based Gateway Church: the 4PM service from the church's main location in Southlake is live, and is simulcast or re-broadcast to the other locations (Fort Worth, North Richland Hills, Frisco, Dallas, and Grand Prairie).
A more recent trend is the "[[multi-site church]]", where a megachurch has multiple meeting locations. The general practice is for each campus to feature local music, but the main service to be simulcast (or re-broadcast) from the main location. An example involves [[Southlake, Texas]]-based Gateway Church: the 4PM service from the church's main location in Southlake is live, and is simulcast or re-broadcast to the other locations (Fort Worth, North Richland Hills, Frisco, Dallas, and Grand Prairie).
==Specific examples==
==Specific examples==