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How many different denominations of Baptists are there in the United States?
How many different denominations of Baptists are there worldwide?
According to Albert Wardin in Baptists Around the World (plus recent additions), there are approximately 60 distinct Baptist groups in the United States and 250 worldwide. The numbers are difficult to pinpoint precisely because Baptists continue to split and splinter and otherwise continue to give rise to new groups.
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Bruce Gourley
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Anything about the Baptist denomination.
Experience
Professional Baptist Experience:
Executive Director, The Baptist History & Heritage Society (currently); Interim Director, the Center for Baptist Studies of Mercer University (2004-2009); Baptist History Professor, Yellowstone Baptist College (1995-2002); Associate Editor, Baptists Today (currently); published author
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Education/Credentials
PhD, History, Auburn University
MDIV, Theology, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
BA, English, Christianity, Mercer University
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