Networks/ Denominations to Avoid*
American Baptist Church
Social gospel, ecumenical
Assembly of God
Pentecostal, tithing
Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church
Emphasize tithing
Association of Related Churches (ARC)
False teachers in executive leadership
Baptist Bible Fellowship International
Tithing
Bapist General Association of Virginia
Women in ministry
Calvary Chapel
Charismatic, no accountability
Christian and Missionary Alliance
Charismatic, healing
Christian Reformed Church
Tithing
Churches of Christ
No music, exclusivistic
Church of God
Pentecostal, tithing
Church of the Brethren
Foot washing, anointing, pacifist
Church of the Nazarene
Complete sanctification, legalism
Church Without Walls
House church network, charismatic
Conservative Baptist Network
Affiliated with SBC
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship
Gay rights, women in ministry
Disciples of Christ
Ecumenical, no music (largely)
Evangelical Free Church of America
No firm stances on anything
Evangelical Covenant Church
Women in ministry
Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship Intl
Charismatic
Harvest Network
Charismatic
International Churches of Christ
Baptismal regeneration, heavy tithing
Liberty Church Network
Charismatic, seeker-sensitive, women in ministry, SBC affiliated
Lifehouse Netwwork
Charismatic, women in ministry
Ministers Fellowship International
Charismatic
One Focus
Apostolic
Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA)
Conservatives left and formed PCA
Reformed Church of America
Split over gay rights, conservatives went with ARC
Reformed Church in the United States
KJV/ creedal
Sent Network
Charismatic
Sovereign Grace Churches
Continuationist
United Methodist Church (UMC)
Split over gay rights, remained liberal, women in ministry
Vineyard Churches
Charismatic
World Baptist Fellowship
Insist on tithing
World Methodist Church
Split with UMC over gay rights, remained conservative, women in ministry
Terms and Definitions
Apostolic
Insistence on modern-day apostles, charismatic.
Baptismal Regeneration
Belief that salvation comes through baptism not faith alone
Charismatic
Emphasis on use of all spiritual gifts today (ie, healing, tongues)
Complete Sanctification
Belief that complete holiness is achievable on earth
Continuationist
Belief that all spiritual gifts continue today
Ecumenical
Overemphasis on unity amongst all religions/ false teachings
Exclusivisic
Emphasis on being superior to all other denominations
Foot washing
Belief that foot washing is a sacrament equal to communion
KJV
Insistence that King James Bible is the only legitimate translation
Pentecostal
Historically, beginnings of charismatic movement, tithing.
Seeker-sensitive
Tailoring sermons, music, etc primarily for sinners’ preferences
Social Gospel
Emphasis on Critical Race Theory and/or social programs
*List compiled for educational purposes. Inclusion based on criteria detailed in “Terms and Definitions.” Inclusion does not equate with suggested full disfellowship for every local affiliated congregation a/or individual in every case. Intentional affiliations with included networks/denominations must be avoided.