William S. Rainford aimed to establish a network of self-governing churches loosely coordinated under a central administration to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the Protestant Church. Through this movement, he sought to streamline decision-making processes and promote cooperation among churches while respecting their autonomy.
Bethel Baptist Institutional Church was created in 1838.
Harold William Pointen has written: 'The Holiness Movement Church in Canada'
William Edward Bowen has written: 'The crisis in the English church' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Oxford movement, History, Church of England, Ritualism
Church & Military
J. William Smit has written: 'Where do we draw the line?' -- subject(s): Christian Reformed Church, Doctrines, New Age movement, Occultism, Reformed Church, Religious aspects, Religious aspects of Occultism
The Lollard movement was founded by John Wycliffe, an English theologian and reformer in the 14th century. Wycliffe advocated for translating the Bible into the vernacular, challenging the authority of the Catholic Church and its practices. His followers, known as Lollards, promoted his ideas, which sought to reform church practices and emphasized personal faith over institutional religion. The movement laid the groundwork for later Protestant reforms.
William and Catherine Booth, founders of the Salvation Army, came from the Methodist New Connexion Church. When William resigned from the ministry of the church, he formed the East London Revival Society which eventually became known as the Salvation Army.
William Campbell Church died in 1915.
William Church Osborn died in 1951.
William Church Osborn was born in 1862.
Richard William Church died in 1890.
Richard William Church was born in 1815.