How Many Christian Denominations are there, REALLY?

You've heard the claim: there are 33,000 Christian denominations—or 45,000, or even 50,000. But is that true? In this video, we trace those numbers to their original source—the World Christian Encyclopedia—and expose how their definition of “denomination” inflates the count dramatically. You’ll learn the real reason the number sounds so absurd, and how many actual Christian traditions exist once you cut through the statistical fog. Whether you're Catholic, Protestant, or Orthodox, this video clarifies how many groups your tradition truly has.

📚 *Book Recommendations*

For the researcher or pastor:
World Christian Encyclopedia (3rd Edition) @centerforthestudyofglobalc2341
edited by Todd M. Johnson and Gina A. Zurlo
geni.us/christianpedia (affiliate)

For the everyday reader:
Handbook of Denominations in the United States (14th Edition)
by Roger E. Olson
geni.us/denominations (affiliate)

**Get these books at Amazon today.**

📜 *Video Chapters*
0:00 - Introduction: Why You Hear So Many Different Numbers
1:23 - The Inflated Denomination Count
4:50 - A More Honest Count (Ecclesiastical Traditions)
5:45 - From Denominations to Christian Families
7:30 - Conclusion: So, How Many Are There—Really?
9:19 - Book Recommendations

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