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Mainline Protestant

Mainline Protestant traditions (e.g., Methodist, Presbyterian, some Lutheran and Reformed bodies) balance Scripture, reason, and tradition, with attention to social witness and ecumenical engagement.

When you might align with this family

  • You appreciate historic creeds alongside biblical preaching
  • You value inclusive worship and public engagement
  • You prefer ordered governance and interdenominational cooperation

Notable denominations

  • Presbyterian (PCUSA)
    Reformed theology
  • Lutheran (ELCA)
    Justification by faith
  • Methodist (UMC)
    Wesleyan theology
  • Church of the Nazarene
    Wesleyan holiness
  • Wesleyan Church
    Wesleyan theology
  • Free Methodist
    Wesleyan holiness
  • Disciples of Christ
    Christian unity
Learn about the Religious Values Test

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