Getting to Know the Churches of Christ by Matthew Allen

Who are the churches of Christ, and what do they believe? Friends, visitors, and new members ask all the time. This short booklet answers from the Bible, one chapter at a time.

Getting to Know the Churches of Christ is a 10-chapter booklet by Matthew Allen. It's a concise introduction to who churches of Christ are, what they believe, how they worship, and how they try to follow Jesus the way the first Christians did.

How This Study Helps

Religious confusion is everywhere, and people who visit a church of Christ often come with honest questions. Why no denominational name? Why sing without instruments? What do you teach about baptism? Members want to answer well but don't always know where to start.

This booklet goes back to the Bible as the only source of authority and works through the questions people actually ask. Each chapter gives the key passages, reflection questions, and practical steps, so a reader can think the matter through personally rather than just take someone's word for it.

What's Inside

• The identity and mission of the church Jesus built (Matthew 16:18; Acts 2)
• What the Bible teaches about salvation, baptism, and daily Christian living
• Why churches of Christ avoid denominational labels and keep a simple pattern of worship
• How congregations are organized after the New Testament model (Philippians 1:1; Acts 14:23)

Format & Features

A 5 x 8 softcover booklet of about 36 pages, with Scripture references, reflection questions, and action steps in every chapter. It's also available as a PDF eBook for individual use, or with a class-use license for churches.

Who It's For

Seekers, new Christians, and longtime members who want to explain their faith clearly. It fits well in visitor packets, personal Bible studies, and new-member classes.

Common Questions

Is it good for church visitor packets?
Yes. It's short, friendly, and written for someone who's never been to a church of Christ.

Can I use it to teach a class?
Yes. Order print copies for each student, or choose the PDF class-use license.

Is it available in Spanish?
Yes. The Spanish edition is Conociendo a las Iglesias de Cristo.

About the Author

Matthew Allen is the pulpit minister at Cornerstone Church of Christ in Centerville, Ohio, and co-owner of Spiritbuilding Publishers. With more than three decades of preaching across the country and abroad, he writes for Christians who want substance, clarity, and the steady encouragement of grace.

Product Details

• Author: Matthew Allen
• Publisher: Spiritbuilding Publishers
• ISBN: 9781964805405
• Chapters: 10
• Pages: About 36
• Format: 5 x 8 softcover booklet; PDF eBook (individual or class use)