Non-denominational Churches also subscribe to the misogyny of the Southern Baptist Convention and the Danvers Statement.

One day while walking in my neighborhood, a neighbor who is a non-denominational pastor’s wife, told me they use Baptist literature in their church teaching. I knew of her husband, but she had no way of knowing that I knew who he was. Her husband is a former Baptist minister, and it is most likely that some other non-denominational pastors are graduates of Baptist seminaries, also.

However, two of the largest megachurches in my area have pastors who have no seminary training. Joel Osteen inherited his church, Lakewood Church, from his father, and the other pastor, Alan Clayton, was a former staff member of Lakewood Church before leaving to form The Ark Church.

This is what AI says about non-denominational churches:

Non-denominational churches span the entire political and theological spectrum, but the vast majority lean conservative to very conservative.

Because they lack a central governing body, their beliefs are determined entirely by the individual church’s leadership. Knowing what to expect requires looking at where they generally fall:

The Majority: Conservative & Evangelical

Most non-denominational churches are essentially “Baptist or Pentecostal churches in skinny jeans.”

Theology: They typically hold conservative evangelical views, emphasizing biblical inerrancy, traditional views on marriage, (note: male headship) and a strong focus on personal salvation.

Culture: While their dress codes and music styles (e.g., live bands, casual clothing) feel modern and progressive, their core doctrines remain deeply conservative.

And, you ask, what is wrong with that?

It defies Jesus. It limits God the Creator of the universe to what man has decided God has done, and has translated that into theology. That is what is wrong with it.  Baptists are very conservative and Pentecostals are charismatic and both cling to male headship (patriarchy) teaching which denies women the full expression of being human and fully created in the image of God. Both have placed man above women, making little god-men. Both deny same-sex marriages, trans people, they are anti-evolution, and they love the vengeful God who sends people to an everlasting burning hell as punishment.

Next subject: Is Your Church Complementarian?

Shirley Taylor Books (available on Amazon in print and on Kindle)
The Biblical Marriage Myth: The Devil Comes Calling
The Power of a Book: The Street Evangelist
Raising the Hood: A Christian Look at Manhood and Womanhood
Women Equal: No Buts
Dethroning Male Headship: 2nd Edition
From Wife to Widow: What I Know Now
Beyond the Grave: A Christian Dilemma