Nelson's Guide to Denominations: The Primary Resource for Understanding and Navigating America's Christian Organizations

By J. Gordon Melton

Book Overview

The Complete Guide to American Denominations and Christian Organizations. Nelson's Guide to Denominations provides essential data on 800+ Protestant and Catholic churches operating in the United States and Canada, plus ecumenical and cooperative associations and parachurch organizations. Every entry reports the name of the group, a brief history, key leaders or a contact person, address, email and/or website, membership stats, unique features, world mission affiliates, and sidebars on special ministry initiatives. The guide also includes a section on trends and prospects for the church in North America and a symposium on the Bible in America.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1418501964
• ISBN13: 9781418501969
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Nelson Reference & Electronic Publishing
• Length: 620 Pages
• Weight: 1.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 5.9" x 8.7"