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| Field | Churches of Christ |
|---|---|
| Type | Tradition |
| Origin | 19th century North America |
| Overview | Churches of Christ are congregations within the Restoration Movement, generally characterised by local autonomy and a desire to follow New Testament patterns. |
| History | They developed from nineteenth-century American restorationist currents and now exist internationally. |
| Beliefs and emphases | Many congregations emphasise biblical authority, believer's baptism, weekly communion, congregational participation, and restorationist ecclesiology. Teaching and practice differ between congregations. |
| Worship and practice | Worship is ordinarily congregational and often includes preaching, prayer, singing, communion, and Baptism; some churches make particular choices about instruments or ministry roles. |
| Organisation and life | There is no single worldwide governing body; local congregations are autonomous. |
| Broader traditions | Restoration Movement / Stone-Campbell tradition |
| Variants | — |
| Related | — |
| Contrasting positions | — |