Branch (Mormonism)
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In denominations of the Latter Day Saint movement
(other than The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), a branch is the term used for what is called a congregation in other Christian
denominations.
Latter Day Saint movement
The Latter Day Saint movement is a group of independent churches tracing their origin to a Christian primitivist movement founded by Joseph Smith, Jr. in the late 1820s. Collectively, these churches have over 14 million members...
(other than The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), a branch is the term used for what is called a congregation in other Christian
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
denominations.
See also
- Bishop
- Stake
- Ward (LDS Church)