Every major religion such as Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, or Shinto, has the equivalent to what we call denominations.
Denominations are like a franchise that supports a local expression of a particular emphasis.
But as churches have mushroomed in most countries of the world, thousands of denominations have emerged to serve and control them. In addition to emphasizing points of doctrine, there are many models of how their leadership is structured. The following articles use a model approach to explain or commend aspects of our church and mission.