Mainline Christian Denominations
Browse denominations in the Mainline tradition, including historical context, key documents, writings, and sourced theological positions.
American Baptist
Protestant / Mainline
Mainline Baptist, more progressive than SBC
249 positions / 3 writings
Episcopal Church (TEC)
Anglican / Mainline
Progressive Anglican, mainline Protestant
191 positions / 2 writings
Lutheran (ELCA)
Protestant / Mainline
Mainline Lutheran, more progressive than Missouri Synod
192 positions / 4 writings
Methodist
Protestant / Mainline
Arminian + Wesleyan, emphasis on sanctification
193 positions / 5 writings
Presbyterian (PCUSA)
Protestant / Mainline
Mainline Presbyterian, more progressive than PCA
192 positions / 3 writings
United Methodist
Protestant / Mainline
Mainline Methodist, more progressive on social issues
192 positions / 4 writings