This is a list of the largest Protestant denominations. It aims to include sizable Protestant communions, federations, alliances, councils, fellowships, and other denominational …

Four major denominations anchor America’s Protestant roots: Anglican, Baptist, Lutheran, and Methodist. Each tradition adapted Reformation ideas to fit America’s evolving cultural landscape.

Protestant churches emphasize faith in Christ alone, scripture as the ultimate authority, and salvation through grace. These core principles trace back to the Reformation, distinguishing …

Broadly speaking Protestantism has four streams: Lutheranism, Calvinism, Anabaptism, and Anglicanism. While all of these Christian groups from the Church of the East on, have their own …

Mar 27, 2013 · I recently gleaned the top 15 denominations by membership in the United States from their reports: 1. Southern Baptist Convention: 16.2 million members. 2. The United …

Oct 1, 2025 · The Four Main Protestant Traditions While you’ll find dozens of Protestant denominations today, most fall into four major categories. Think of these as the main family …

As a direct result, differing denominational groups have emerged, each holding to distinctive doctrines. Each regards itself as part of the ‘Invisible Church’ i.e. the union of believers on earth …

Oct 31, 2025 · Protestantism, Christian religious movement that began in northern Europe in the early 16th century as a reaction to medieval Roman Catholic doctrines and practices. Along …

Jan 1, 2023 · Here are the largest Protestant churches in the United States, according to data from the National Council of Churches: 1. Southern Baptist Convention. The Southern Baptist …

Thus, the German word evangelisch means Protestant, while the German evangelikal, refers to churches shaped by Evangelicalism. The English word evangelical usually refers to evangelical …