08-21-2017, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by IndianaJones
The "standard" definition is a non-denominational church is one that does not have a ruling body (government, council, convention, administration, diocese, assembly, etc.) but is involved in a "loosely-configured organization of independent churches", i.e. association because of invitation, rather than inclusion by a 'denomination' or being selected by a group. They hire staff independently (they are not "assigned" a pastor, minister, etc.) and have their own independent by-laws/rules as a congregation. A typical example of this is the "New Testament Christian Church" of the 'Stone-Campbell' movement or Restoration movement.
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Like I said.
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