Here are the largest Protestant churches in the United States, according to data from the National Council of Churches:
1. Southern Baptist Convention
The Southern Baptist Convention is a conservative, evangelical denomination that was founded in 1845. It is known for its commitment to biblical inerrancy and evangelism, and its members are active in mission work around the world.
The Southern Baptist Convention has a strong presence in the southern and western parts of the United States.
2. The United Methodist Church
The United Methodist Church is a mainline Protestant denomination that was founded in the late 18th century. It is known for its emphasis on social justice and outreach to the poor, and its members are active in mission work around the world.
The United Methodist Church has a strong presence in the eastern and midwestern parts of the United States.
3. The Church of the Nazarene
The Church of the Nazarene is a holiness denomination that was founded in the late 19th century. It is known for its emphasis on personal holiness and evangelism, and its members are active in mission work around the world.
The Church of the Nazarene has a strong presence in the midwestern and western parts of the United States.
4. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is a mainline Protestant denomination that was founded in the late 20th century. It is known for its emphasis on biblical teaching and liturgical worship, and its members are active in mission work around the world.
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has a strong presence in the northern and midwestern parts of the United States.
5. The Presbyterian Church (USA)
The Presbyterian Church (USA) is a mainline Protestant denomination that was founded in the late 18th century. It is known for its emphasis on education and social justice, and its members are active in mission work around the world.
The Presbyterian Church (USA) has a strong presence in the eastern and southern parts of the United States.
6. The National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.
The National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. is a predominantly African American denomination that was founded in the late 19th century. It is known for its emphasis on African American culture and social justice, and its members are active in mission work around the world.
The National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. has a strong presence in the southern and eastern parts of the United States.
7. The African Methodist Episcopal Church
The African Methodist Episcopal Church is a predominantly African American denomination that was founded in the late 18th century. It is known for its emphasis on African American culture and social justice, and its members are active in mission work around the world.
The African Methodist Episcopal Church has a strong presence in the southern and eastern parts of the United States.
8. The Assemblies of God
The Assemblies of God is a Pentecostal denomination that was founded in the early 20th century. It is known for its emphasis on Pentecostalism and evangelism, and its members are active in mission work around the world.
The Assemblies of God has a strong presence in the southern and western parts of the United States.
9. The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod is a conservative Lutheran denomination that was founded in the mid-19th century. It is known for its conservative theology and emphasis on biblical teaching, and its members are active in mission work around the world.
The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod has a strong presence in the midwestern and western parts of the United States.
10. The Seventh-day Adventist Church
The Seventh-day Adventist Church is a Christian denomination that was founded in the mid-19th century. It is known for its emphasis on Sabbath-keeping and healthy living, and its members are active in mission work around the world. The Seventh-day Adventist Church has a strong presence in the western and southern parts of the United States.
Adventists believe in the biblical principle of Sabbath-keeping, which means setting aside the seventh day of the week (Saturday) for worship and rest. They also place a strong emphasis on healthy living, including the importance of proper nutrition, exercise, and avoiding harmful substances such as tobacco and alcohol.
Adventists are active in mission work around the world and have established hospitals, schools, and other institutions to serve communities in need.
