Central Florida Christian Links: Christian Denominations Page: Orlando, FL

Southern Baptist Convention	Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod (LCMS)
Since its organization in 1845 in Augusta, Georgia, the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) has grown to over 16 million members who worship in more than 42,000 churches in the United States. To link directly to the Florida Baptist convention click here.	In grateful response to God's grace and empowered by the Holy Spirit through Word and Sacraments, the mission of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod is vigorously to make known the love of Christ by word and deed within our churches, communities, and the world. To link directly to the Florida-Georgia LCMS District web page click here.
The Episcopal Church	Catholic Church: The Vatican
The Episcopal Church strives to live by the message of Christ, in which there are no outcasts and all are welcome. Walking a middle way between Roman Catholicism and Protestant traditions, we are a sacramental and worship-oriented church that promotes thoughtful debate about what God is calling us to do and be, as followers of Christ. To link directly to the Central Florida Diocese click here.	Browse the official website of the oldest and largest Christian church -- The Catholic Church. This site is filled with information for both Catholics and non-Catholics alike. If you would like a direct link to the Catholic Diocese of Orlando with specific church locations, schools, and local church news click here.
Presbyterian Church USA	The United Methodist Church
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), with denominational offices in Louisville, Kentucky, has approximately 2.4 million members, 11,100 congregations and 14,000 ordained and active ministers. Presbyterians trace their history to the 16th century and the Protestant Reformation. Our heritage, and much of what we believe, began with John Calvin (1509-1564), whose writings crystallized much of the Reformed thinking that came before him.	As United Methodists, we have an obligation to bear a faithful Christian witness to Jesus Christ, the living reality at the center of the Church’s life and witness. To fulfill this obligation, we reflect critically on our biblical and theological inheritance, striving to express faithfully the witness we make in our own time.
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)	Seventh-Day Adventist Church
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America resulted from a union of three North American Lutheran church bodies: The American Lutheran Church, the Association of Evangelical Lutheran Churches and the Lutheran Church in America.	The mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church is to communicate to all peoples the everlasting gospel of God’s love in the context of the three angels' messages of Revelation 14:6-12, and as revealed in the life, death, resurrection, and high priestly ministry of Jesus Christ, leading them to accept Jesus as personal Savior and Lord and to unite with His remnant church; and to nurture believers as disciples in preparation for His soon return.
The Wesleyan Church	Church of the Nazarene
The Wesleyan Church is an evangelical, protestant denomination. We offer the good news that faith in Jesus Christ makes possible a wonderful personal relationship with God, a holy life empowered by His Spirit for witness and service, and assurance of eternal life in heaven. Our name is in honor of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, whose emphasis on a life of faith, self-discipline, and perfect love is our example.	The Church of the Nazarene is a Protestant Christian church in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition, tracing its roots to an anniversary date of 1908. It was founded to spread the message of scriptural holiness (Christ-like living) across the lands. Today the Church of the Nazarene is located in 151 world areas.
United Pentecostal Church International	Jehovah's Witnesses: Watchtower Society
The United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI) has been among the fastest growing denominations in North America since it was formed in 1945 by the merger of the Pentecostal Church, Incorporated, and the Pentecostal Assemblies of Jesus Christ. From 617 churches listed in 1946, the UPCI in North America (United States and Canada) today lists 4,358 churches (which includes 4099 autonomous and 258 daughter works), 9,085 ministers, and reports a Sunday School attendance of 646,304.	Official web site of Watchtower Society, the legal organization in use by Jehovah's Witnesses. Authoritative source about beliefs, teachings, activities.
Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints	National Baptist Convention
This site is for anyone interested in learning more about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons). We invite you to view information about The Church itself or to explore our beliefs about Families, the Nature of God, and the Purpose of life. We also encourage you to view answers to Frequently asked questions or to Ask a question of your own.	Founded in 1886, the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. (Convention) is the nation’s oldest and largest African American religious convention with an estimated membership of 7.5 million. The National President, Reverend Dr. William J. Shaw, has led the organization since 1999.
Assemblies of God	United Church of Christ
We believe in the God of the Bible and have embraced the salvation provided through His Son, Jesus Christ. We believe God is at work today through the power of His Holy Spirit. Learn more about the Assemblies of God at our web site.	The United Church of Christ is a community of faith that seeks to respond to the Gospel of Jesus Christ in word and deed. The UCC was founded in 1957 as the union of several different Christian traditions: from the beginning of our history, we were a church that affirmed the ideal that Christians did not always have to agree to live together in communion.
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America	Greater Orlando Baptist Association
This award-winning site features information on the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, news and events, Archbishop Demetrios, the Orthodox Christian faith, message boards, audio, video, and much more!	Greater Orlando Baptist Association was established in Orlando, FL in 1870. GOBA is Southern Baptist member churches working together to impact Central Florida and the world with the Good News of Jesus Christ. GOBA will become a family of healthy churches reaching and ministering to Central Florida and the world by developing and multiplying disciples, leaders and churches.
Disciples of Christ	Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
Official web site of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United State and Canada. Disciples of Christ wants to be a faithful, growing church, that demonstrates true community, deep Christian spirituality and a passion for justice. (Micah 6:8). We want to be and to share the Good News of Jesus Christ, witnessing, loving and serving from our doorsteps "to the ends of the earth." (Acts 1:8).	As men, women, and children united in faith and worship by the Word of God, the Wisconsin Ev. Lutheran Synod exists to make disciples throughout the world for time and for eternity, using the Gospel in Word and Sacrament to win the lost for Christ and to nurture believers for lives of Christian service, all to the glory of God.
Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International	The Moravian Church in North America
The birth of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship, International is in essence the story of a tremendous move of God beginning in the last decade of the twentieth century. Since 1994, when over twenty-five thousand people attended the first Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship Conference in the Louisiana Superdome, the spiritual religious freedom that makes Full Gospel Baptist unique has impacted Christian men and women across the world.	The Moravian Church has stood for basic religious principles for more than 500 years. Through these years the church has often put into written form the precepts of its faith and practice in what is known as the "Covenant for Christian Living." Moravians recognize the example of Christ's life and proclaim that Jesus Christ is Lord. Living the Christian life depends not only on our own effort, but upon God our Father, who in Jesus Christ accepts us as heirs of God and strengthens and sustains us.
Church of Christ, Scientist	The Foursquare Church
The Church of Christ, Scientist, is designed to make the healing and educational system known as Christian Science available and accessible to everyone. Christian Science enables us to understand our relationship to a loving God and our relationship to each other. This understanding improves our lives, our communities and the world.	The Foursquare Church exists to glorify God and advance His kingdom. Jesus Christ's command is to preach the gospel and make disciples of all nations (Mark 16:15; Matthew 28:19). Therefore, we are "Dedicated unto the cause of inter-denominational and worldwide evangelism."* These words express our spirit and our focus.
Florida Catholic Conference	Central Florida Association of Free Will Baptists
The Florida Catholic Conference is an agency of the Catholic Bishops, established on February 1, 1969. It speaks for the Bishops in matters of public policy, serves as liaison to government and the legislature, and coordinates communications and activities between the Church and secular agencies. The Bishops of the seven dioceses in Florida constitute its Board of Directors.	Description coming soon.
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