By Emma Dylan
A Non-denominational church can be thought of as a kind of church that does not specialize in any one particular faith. This is different than being a denomination of Christianity. While it is true that many Christians do not belong to a denomination, there are many who do and are members of many different ones. The belief of a Non-denominational church is to have the beliefs and practices of all different religions without attaching themselves to a specific set of beliefs or denomination.
There are many differences between a Christian church and a non-denominational church. Non-denominational churches tend to have a smaller membership and worship in different settings such as homes, offices, parks, and synagogues. They also tend to be less focused on a particular religion or group of religions. These churches may not allow children to be baptized, but they usually do not carry out holy communion on the same day as regular, denominational churches.
One of the main differences is the emphasis on the Word of God and its teachings. Non-denominational churches tend to put more emphasis on the Word of God and the teaching of the Bible, using special praise and worship songs for Sunday service. These are often only used once or twice a week rather than on a daily basis as is done in most traditional churches. The emphasis on the Word of God has caused some to believe that these churches are void of the true teachings found in the written word.
Another difference is the lack of official standards of behavior between non-denominational churches and their members. Some prefer to worship privately without following rules and guidelines set forth by the leaders of these denomination. They feel that by following the guidelines set forth by their leaders, they will get closer to the love of God. But this may cause these groups to have problems such as trying to hold on to what they believe is correct and not allowing others to modify the teachings to suit their needs.
Catholics and Baptists have a long standing history of working together. These two churches were founded by men of the same faith and although there have been many differences, many people from both of these groups have been able to convert to each other. One of the biggest differences between these two groups is the teaching of the Bible. While the Catholic church has rules and guidelines for how a person should live their lives, the teachings of the bible are left up to the individual to apply according to their own will. This has caused many to leave the Catholic church because they do not feel they can follow its teachings and live by them.
