Last week, there was a discussion among some members of my congregation concerning the difference between Mormons and Baptists. The point of contention in the conversation was that one person claimed that Mormons and Baptists are both Christians who believe in God and can attend the same church, whereas the other person contended that Mormons … Read more

As a pastor with 15 years in ministry, the diversity in tradition and Faith of the various denominations still baffles me. During a luncheon with fellow pastors, I engaged a Catholic priest, a Methodist pastor, and a Baptist minister in a spirited conversation. We realized many believers wonder about the differences between Catholics, Protestants, and … Read more

Serving for 15 years in active ministry has been a great learning experience. As a college professor and a pastor, I have utilized the opportunities to learn and teach religion. One of the topics I teach in the church’s foundational classes is the differences between denominations that promote religious literacy and a deeper understanding of … Read more

The other day, a member of my congregation asked me if a Presbyterian family that was new in town would join our Protestant church since they also identify as Christians. As a pastor, I felt as though I was at a crossroads because I acknowledge that there are parallels and contrasts between the two groups. … Read more

My recent Bible study session turned out to be an exciting affair after we decided to focus on the different Christian denominations. A new member, a one-time Baptist, shared some of their doctrines with us. This aroused our interest, and we decided to focus our discussion on the Baptist church. Our area hosts two Baptist … Read more

As a born-again Christian, I have studied the scriptures in-depth and explored the intricate distinctions between Worship and Praise. These words have a significant role in the Bible and have different meanings that influence our spiritual development. During my bible study session last Wednesday, most of my learners argued that Praise and Worship are interchangeable … Read more

Being brought up in a Christian family and attending a Christian school, I learned a lot about Christian virtues, values, and traditions. However, as I grew up, I started hearing more and more about other religious groups and denominations. Recently, I was engaged in a conversation about the Jewish and Amish way of life, which … Read more

There was a Sunday that I had dedicated to talking to people who were about to get married. One of my people in the group invited a couple that was almost breaking up because they went to different churches. The man was a believer in Iglesia ni Cristo while the lady was a Catholic. They … Read more

As a pastor with numerous years of evangelical experience, a common conundrum new believers face is choosing which denomination to follow. Many churches have similar doctrines and beliefs, which can confuse the masses. This is particularly true for denominations such as Episcopalianism and Protestantism. Both were formed from the Protestant Reform of the early 16th … Read more

Early this year, one of my Bible Study Students asked me if it was okay to invite her Jew friends to our Bible Study, and I allowed her. Before the Bible Study, I allowed them to introduce themselves, and I noticed some saying they were Hasidic Jews while Others were Orthodox Jews, and I got … Read more