''Not to be confused with the Liberal [[United Church of Christ]].'' <br>
The '''Churches of Christ'''<ref>Many of this movement prefer to use the spelling "churches of Christ", differentiating between "the Church" (all Christians) and "the church" (a local congregation).</ref> are a group of autonomous churches in the United States made up of believers in Jesus Christ who have been baptised by immersion "for the remission of sins" as a component of the salvation process.
*Singing by a cappella means only (i.e., no musical instruments, though a pitch pipe may be used)
*Weekly observance of the Lord's Supper
**Technically Although some Churches of Christ practice "[[closed communion"; however]], in the majority of congregations practice they do not prohibit visitors from taking [[open communion]], on the basis that according to I Corinthians 11:28 a visitor must "examine himself" and decide whether or not to participate (i.e. the minister, deacons, or elders do not decide who may or may not partake).
*Church governance by elders, supported by deacons
**The term "pastor" is rarely used among churches and the term "reverend" even less, due to lack of Biblical support for either name. Instead, terms used to describe the person giving the weekly sermon include "minister", "evangelist", or (if the person is also an elder) "preaching elder".
[[Essay: Water baptism cannot save, the Church cannot save, Born again by faith alone]]
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*[[American Christianity]]
*[[Canadian Christianity]]
*[[Future of Christianity]]
*[[Christianity in Africa]]
*[[Christianity in Asia]]
*[[Christianity in Australia | Christianity in Australia, Oceania, New Zealand]]
*[[Christianity in Europe]]
*[[Christianity in North America | Christianity in North America, Caribbean]]
*[[Christianity in South America | Christianity in South America, Central America]]
*[[Christianity]]
*[[Internet evangelism]]
*[[Turning Point USA]]
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